$2,500
James W. Kidwell Memorial Scholarship
Recipient MUST attend the University of Kentucky, be a full-time student and plan to pursue a career in agriculture or related field) provided by Courtney Barancin, Matthew Barancin and Dorie Smith.
Foundation Scholarships
Kentucky 4-H Foundation’s Mission
Funding Opportunities for Kentucky 4-H Youth.
Kentucky 4-H Foundation Scholarships
The Kentucky 4-H Foundation is now accepting applications for our 2025 Scholarship Program. To be considered for a 2025 Kentucky 4-H Scholarship, please complete and submit the form, including all required supporting documents to Melissa Miller. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship program or application process, please contact Melissa Miller at melissag.miller@uky.edu
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4-Hers, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, race, or gender, benefit from their participation in Kentucky 4-H. The data continues to track the transformational impact 4-H makes on the lives of young people, according to the National 4-H Index Study (2024):
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- 80% reported that 4-H helped them explore career options
- 50% reported that 4-H has helped them with college decision-making
- 66% said 4-H helped them see how science can solve everyday problems
- 69% of youth reported that they learned about healthy food choices in 4-H
- 83% reported that 4-H has inspired them, with 42% stating they were inspired to volunteer in their community
Discover how 4-H makes a difference in the lives of young people.
College Scholarships
- $2,500 James W. Kidwell Memorial Scholarship (recipient MUST attend the University of Kentucky, be a full-time student and plan to pursue a career in agriculture or related field) provided by Courtney Barancin, Matthew Barancin and Dorie Smith
- $1,000 Ale-8-One/Michael Bandy Scholarship provided by Ale-8-One Bottling Company and the late Brenda Bandy
- $1,000 Chris Caddell Memorial Scholarship provided by the Caddell Family and Heritage Bank
- $1,000 Lexi Kinder Scholarship provided by Glen & Becky Kinder, along with family & friends
- $1,000 PW Lawrence Scholarship provided by PW Lawrence Trust Endowment
- $500 William T. and Joan Comer Family Scholarship provided by the Comer Family
Annual Report
2024 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
69%
of youth reported that they learned about healthy food choices in 4-H
83%