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Scholarships, grants & awards
Scholarships
Minnesota State Fair Scholarship Program (formally known as Hallberg Scholarship)
Application deadline: Typically in August
Academic scholarships for Minnesota State Fair participants. Read more.
Kern Scholarship
Application deadline: Typically in April
Freshman scholarships for 4-Hers attending the University of Minnesota or a MnSCU college. Read more.
Minnesota Livestock Breeders' Association (MLBA) Scholarship
Application deadline: Typically March 1
Academic scholarship for new college freshmen studying animal science. Read more.
Soybean Demonstration Scholarship
Application deadline: County fair dependant
Demonstration scholarship for 4-H participants. Read more.
4-H (MLBA) Auction Scholarship
Application deadline: Typically August 1
Academic scholarships for 4-H livestock project participants. Read more.
McKerrow Scholarship
Application deadline: Typically March 1
Academic scholarships for college students majoring in animal science. Read more.
Lyle Lamphere Scholarship
Application deadline: Typically March 1
Academic scholarships for college students majoring in agricultural subjects. Read more.
4-H Adult Scholarship: Workforce Re-entry
Application deadline: Typically May 1
Scholarship for adults involved with 4-H who want to retrain. Read more.
Grants
Helping Hands Grants
Application deadline: February 1 for April 1 funding
Funds projects that youth want to do. Read more.
Opportunity Grants
Application deadline: Typically in April
Supports capacity building and program enhancement. Read more.
4-H Animal Science Enhancement Funds
Application Deadlines: April 1 for summer and fall awards
November 1 for winter/spring
Grants up to $450. All animal science enthusiasts are encouraged to to apply for funding for creative projects. Read more.
Minnesota 4-H Dairy Endowment Fund
The 4-H Dairy Endowment Fund provides educational opportunities for 4-Hers and youth interested in dairy projects. Read more.
Awards
AMC 4-H Community Leadership Award
Nominations due: Typically in February
Recognizes a 4-H club for contributions and service to its community. Read more.
Key Award
Deadline: See local extension office for specific deadlines
Award to recognize 4-H members for outstanding contributions to 4-H and the community as citizens and leaders. Read more.
Salute to Excellence
Nominations due: Typically September 30
National recognition program for 4-H adult volunteers. Read more.
National 4-H Hall of Fame
Nominations due: Typically February 1
One outstanding Minnesota 4-H adult will be selected and submitted to the national committee. Read more.
Dan Patch Award
Applications due: Typically April 1
Yearly award to one 4-H individual for overall achievement, leadership, and service. Read more.
Paint Horse Essay Contest
Applications accepted January through August
4-H members involved in a horse project can win a paint horse of their own during the Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show. Read more.
