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4-H Scholarships

The Larimer County 4-H Foundation offers scholarships each year for current graduating seniors and post high school students in the form of memorial scholarships and general scholarships as the budget allows.
The general scholarships are for $1000 each and do not specify a certain field of study. Each of the general scholarships is funded directly by the Foundation.

​The Larimer County 4-H Foundation was honored to present 18 4-Hers with educational scholarships in May 2021. The scholarships, which totaled $19,000, will be used toward furthering each 4-Her’s education at a college, university or vocational training facility.​​

LARIMER COUNTY 4-H YOUTH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

1. The Larimer County 4-H Foundation provides a scholarship program. At the discretion of the Larimer County 4-H Foundation, depending on the number of applications received, the applications may be divided into two categories: (a) seniors in high school along with first year college attendees and (b) applicants that have completed their first year of college.

These scholarships include:

  • Tom & Peggy Brown Memorial Scholarship
  • Marjorie J. Gorman Memorial Scholarship
  • Glenn & Minnie Cowley Memorial Scholarship
  • Poultry Memorial Scholarship
  • Michael Dickinson Memorial Scholarship
  • Ted & Mabel Thompson Memorial Scholarship
  • Nancy Morehouse Agriculture Scholarship
  • Beth Johnson Memorial Scholarship
  • Bob Keirns Memorial Scholarship
  • Larimer County 4-H Foundation Scholarships

2. Scholarships may be used for college, university or for vocational training for not less than a 6month period. (Exceptions to this requirement may be made at the discretion of the Committee.) Scholarships may vary in amount depending upon the type of training applied for, particular scholarship requirement, and number of applicants.

3. To be eligible for these scholarships, the following requirements must be met by the applicant;

  • High school senior currently enrolled in Larimer County 4-H, College, University or Vocational student who has successfully completed four years of 4-H Club work, at least three of which must be in Larimer County.  An individual may apply even if not currently attending a college, university or vocational school of training, as long as it is within the last five years of Larimer County 4-H enrollment.
  • Financially supported the Larimer County 4-H Foundation by selling the designated number of Carnival tickets for previous four (4) years enrolled in Larimer County 4-H. (Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Committee.)
  • Positive character as reflected by references.

4. A winner of a Larimer County 4-H Scholarship may reapply for one or all the scholarships in following years. Scholarships are to be used for undergraduate course of study. Previous winners will not receive preferential consideration over any other candidate.

5. Specific 4-H scholarships offered:

  • Tom & Peggy Brown Memorial Scholarship – $1,000 This Scholarship is to be used for furthering education at a College, University, or Vocational training facility. No specific field of study.
  • Marjorie J. Gorman Memorial Scholarship – $1,000 These applicants must have successfully completed three years of 4-H work with a Consumer Family Sciences background.
  • Glenn & Minnie Cowley Memorial Scholarship – $500 This Scholarship is to be used for furthering education in an agriculture related field of study.
  • Poultry Memorial Scholarship – Given in memory of Glen Hays, Chad Campion and Josh Lasich – 2 scholarships – $1,000 each. These applicants must have a 4-H poultry background.
  • Michael Dickinson Memorial Scholarship – 2 scholarships – $1,000 each These Scholarships are to be used for furthering education in a dairy-related field of study or have a 4-H dairy background.
  • Ted & Mabel Thompson Memorial Scholarship – $1000 This Scholarship is to be used for furthering education at a College, University, or Vocational training facility. No specific field of study.
  • Nancy Morehouse Agriculture Scholarship – $500 This Scholarship is to be used for furthering education in an agriculture related field of study.
  • Beth Johnson Memorial Scholarship – $1,000 This Scholarship is to be used for furthering education at a College, University, or Vocational training facility. No specific field of study.
  • Bob Keirns Memorial Scholarship – 2 scholarships – $1,000 each. These applicants must have successfully completed two years of 4-H work with a Livestock or Horse background. This scholarship is to be used for furthering education at a College, University, or vocational training facility. No specific field of study.
  • Larimer County 4-H Foundation General Scholarships – 6 scholarships – $1000.00 each These Scholarships are to be used for furthering education at a College, University, or Vocational training facility. No specific field of study.

6. Applications must be received by March 20 and should be sent to:
President, Larimer County 4-H Foundation Scholarship
P.O. Box 270371 Fort Collins, CO 80527
Or emailed to: larimercounty4hfoundation@gmail.com

All scholarship information must be included on the 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application form. Additional pages cannot be added to the application form. No font type less than 12 point will be accepted. Applicant needs to specify which scholarship(s) he/she is applying for. An applicant may be considered for more than one scholarship category as long as the names(s) of scholarship(s) are indicated on the application. The applicant may receive only one scholarship each year. (Exceptions may be made by the scholarship committee.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.

7. Two (2) letters of recommendation must be included with the applicant’s scholarship application form and received by March 20. Recommendations must be current and written no more than six (6) months prior to submission of scholarship application. Letters should come from diverse sources ie: 4-H, school, church, employment, community. The letters of recommendation are not to exceed one page. Letters should reflect these qualities:

  • Positive character
  • Demonstrated leadership
  • Degree of responsibility
  • Displayed industry

Letters of Recommendation from current Larimer County Extension Youth Agents, Larimer County Extension Staff or applicant’s family members WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

8. A committee, appointed by the Larimer County 4-H Foundation President, will consider applications, select winners to receive the scholarships and notify the recipients. Recipients are strongly encouraged to attend the Larimer County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Awards Social held in the Spring. The Michael Dickinson Memorial Scholarships and the Nancy Morehouse Scholarship winners will be chosen by family members.

9. Scholarship recipients MUST notify the Larimer County 4-H Foundation President in writing of their acceptance and their school information or rejection of the scholarship. Letters need to be sent to: President, Larimer County 4-H Foundation Scholarship
P.O. Box 270371 Fort Collins, CO 80527
Or emailed to: larimercounty4hfoundation@gmail.com
Checks will be made out and sent directly to the school of the applicant’s choice; one half for the fall semester and one half for the spring semester. Checks will not be mailed until a verification of college registration is received by the Foundation.

Scholarship acceptance letters are due by July 20th of the year awarded, or scholarship will be forfeited.

Scholarship Score Sheet
4-H Scholarship Application Form