4-H Grants and Scholarships – October 25th

Howdy 4-H’ers! Have you thought about applying for a grant or scholarship to help you further your education or help your community? Well, there are tons of grants all over the country that you can apply for right now! Just hop onto your favorite search engine and see what you can find.

We found a few this week that we thought you would be interested in below. If you know of a grant or scholarship that we haven’t featured, let us know about it in the comments section below!

Get those applications submitted and good luck to everyone!

 

2010 Youth Garden Grant Program

Sponsored by Home Depot, the 2010 Youth Garden Grant Program is aimed at schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. Applicants must plan to garden in 2011 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18 years. What a great way to get started on a new community garden! But you have to hurry, applications must be postmarked by November 1st, 2010. Youth Garden Grants Program Information

 

2010 National 4-H Shooting Sports Grants

The NRA has been funding grants for shooting sports since its inception, and this year is no exception! State Fund Grants are awarded to eligible applicants for qualifying projects or activities that promote firearms and hunting safety; enhance the marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports; educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological, and artistic context; or contribute to the general well-being of the public at large. To find out which grants are available for your state, or who to contact for more information, click here – NRA State Fund Grants

 

Ohio 4-H Awards and Scholarships

Ohio has been offering scholarships to their 4-H youth since 1976 in an effort to help Ohio youth be, “self-directing, productive and contributing members of society,” and, of course, to help them further their education. There are currently 24 statewide scholarships available to apply for and many more on the local, county level. Here is a link to the page explaining the statewide scholarships – Ohio 4-H Awards and Scholarships. And here is a link to find out about scholarships in your local Ohio county – Locate Your Local Office

 

Texas 4-H and Youth Development Opportunity Scholarship

This one is exclusive to our Texan friends out there. The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program Opportunity Scholarships are just about ready to be applied for. This scholarship is based on a student’s 4-H experience, academic record and financial need, so if you are planning to attend a Texas college, need some assistance, and you’re currently a Texas student, give it a shot! Make sure to visit their website to get a jump start on your application! Texas 4-H and Youth Development

Courageous Heart Scholarships

Another Scholarship for Texan 4-H’ers, the Courageous Heart Scholarships are awarded to applicants who have maintained an active 4-H career despite unforeseen obstacles related to their medical/health, family, and/or educational situation. If you fit this description or know of someone who does, make sure to get an application in before February. Apply via your local County Extension Agent.

 

That’s it for this week everybody. Again, make sure to check back next week for another list of exciting and educational grant and scholarship opportunities. If you know of an opportunity that we haven’t featured here, please tell us about it in the comment field below!