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STATE 4-H SCHOLARSHIP

Texas 4-H Scholarship Application

Texas 4-H Scholarship

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.

LOCAL 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS

Gillespie 4-H Adult Leaders

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

2026 Gillespie County 4-H Adult Leaders Scholarship Application fillable.pdf

Gillespie County EEA Scholarship

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

2026 County EEA Scholarship.pdf

District EEA Scholarship

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

2026 District EEA Scholarship.pdf

OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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

APPLY NOW

HLSR Hildebrand Rural Scholars Program - Opens April 1st

The Hildebrand Rural Scholars Program is an initiative designed to support outstanding students from rural communities across Texas. Beginning in 2026, the program will award scholarships to exceptional 4‑H and/or FFA members who demonstrate strong academic promise, leadership, and financial need, as determined by eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant.

Application is due by May 1, 2026

APPLY HERE

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