Application Opens: November 1st, 2025
Application Deadline: CLOSED
Interview Notifications: April 2026
Interviews in College Station: April 24- April 26, 2026
Award Notifications: May 2026
Scholarship Banquets in College Station: June 3 -4, 2026
The Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship application is completed entirely online. Applicants will upload supplemental documents when completing the online application. A school official or counselor will be required to complete a portion of the online application in order for the application be considered complete. In order to qualify for a Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship, all minimum requirements must be met.
Keep in mind: You must complete your FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid) before submitting your scholarship application at http://www.fafsa.gov/. This is required for Baccalaureate, Technical, and Courageous Heart scholarships. Please complete this before mid-December. If you wait, you may not have time to get the FAFSA paperwork submitted and receive the SAR report before the Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship application deadline. This is a required document to be attached to your application, without this you will not be able to apply.
D10 Scholarship Training Recording Released
I would highly recommend watching if you have a 9th - 12th grader -- don't wait till you have senior to start thinking about 4-H scholarships. If you missed the D10 scholarship `virtual training here is the link - WATCH NOW.
Gillespie 4-H Adult Leaders awards up to $10,000 in scholarships to graduating Gillespie 4-H members.
Deadline for Application: January 30th, 2026, by 5:00pm CLOSED
The 2025 Gillespie County Extension Education Association (EEA) scholarship recognizes the achievements of high school seniors in their schools and/or communities.
Who is eligible?
• Any high school senior graduating in spring 2025 who is a legal U.S. resident and currently attends school in Gillespie County
• Current Gillespie County 4-H member
• Seniors planning to further their education at an accredited two or four-year college or university or technical school.
Deadline for Application: January 30, 2026, by 5:00pm CLOSED
4-H high school seniors are encouraged to also apply for the District EEA Scholarship. Application, 4-H Record Book from previous year, official high school transcript, ACT or SAT scores, and two letters of recommendation are required.
Deadline for Application: January 30, 2026, by 5:00pm CLOSED
Open to high school seniors in Gillespie County.
The application period will be open through April 3, 2026 by 4:00pm
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Producers Cooperative Scholarship
Producers Cooperative is proud to continuously support youth in agriculture across the Brazos Valley and beyond in any way that we can. We are happy to announce that we will be offering a total of $20,000 in scholarships this year for 2026 graduating high school seniors!
Apply by March 15, 2026.
The Forging Futures Education Fund is dedicated to empowering students in Gillespie County by offering grants and scholarships based on academic achievement and financial need. Forging Futures scholarships are available to students planning to attend accredited institutions that offer programs leading to a bachelor’s degree, vocational certification, or post-secondary training that prepares them for gainful employment in recognized professions. Apply by March 15, 2026.
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Land O’Lakes, Inc. has established a scholarship program for students who have experience showing or caring for livestock animals, equine, or poultry, and plan to continue their education in college. The Purina Animal Nutrition Scholarship is administered by Scholarship America who will be graduating seniors and have experience showing or caring for large / small livestock, equine or poultry.
Applications Open: March 18, 2026
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Nufarm Range and Pasture Solutions opens the 2026 Grassmanship Scholarship Program, awarding one $5,000 and four $1,000 scholarships to current and incoming college students who are studying for an agriculture-based degree. Incoming and current college and university students pursuing agricultural degrees are encouraged to apply. The application period will be open through March 31, 2026.
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The Texas Pork Producers Association takes pride in awarding Texas show pig exhibitors scholarships through the Certified Texas Bred Registry program. There are three scholarship programs: Foundation Female scholarship and grant, Scholars of Honor, and the Premier Exhibitor scholarship. The application period will be open through April 1, 2026.
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Hill Country Sheep & Goat Raisers Scholarship
This is open to high school seniors and college students currently enrolled. To apply you must be a legal Texas resident living in the counties of Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Menard, Mason, Real or Sutton. Moneys awarded begin at $500 per student with added awards. Application is due by April 20th
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