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There are many scholarships for 4-H members. Check out the following link for 4-H scholarships available at state level: https://sites.google.com/ucdavis.edu/ca4h-resourcecenter/recognitions/scholarships
Fresno County 4-H Scholarships
General Information:
Formed in 1979 to provide recognition and encouragement to outstanding 4-H members.
Deadline for applications: Received by Monday, April 24th, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Mailed to Fresno County 4-H Office 550 E. Shaw Avenue Ste# 210-B, Fresno, CA 93710
In person drop off, to suite #100, is acceptable, during hours of Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Interviews held Tuesday, April 30th, 2026 at 6:00 pm. Location- TBD
We will update all applicants with the details of interviews once all applications are received. An email will be sent directly to all applicants.
Scholarship Selection:
Selection will be based on the efforts of the applicant to help others through 4-H Leadership and Community Service. Items which may be considered include, but are not limited to: serving as a Jr./Teen Leader, Jr. 4-H Camp Counselor, or Ambassador; committee leadership (club, county or sectional activities) and participation in club or county community service activities.
For a full list of Fresno County 4-H scholarships, submission process, application and criteria, review link: Scholarship Application 2025
Central Valley California Women for Agriculture Scholarships-
Open to members pursuing a degree in agriculture. Offering to both High School graduates and College students. Application deadline is April 23rd, 2025. Must be emailed to jsbedrosian@nationalraisin.com
Fresno FiberArts Guild Grants for Youth - Info Here
• The Fresno Fiber Arts Guild applications now beeing accepted. For 2025 a scholarship is offered for $300* and a $1000 Legacy Scholarship to a deserving student who is interested in the Fiber Arts / Fine Arts field. See links to guidelines below.
*Three Fiber Grants for individuals or groups interested in fiber-related arts. The grants, totaling $300, will be available as three separate awards up to $100. Each award will be used during the next Guild year as the project must be completed by April 17, 2027. These Grants are intended to encourage interest in the fiber arts through attendance in an organized class or workshop (such as from a local shop, online classes, or in a Guild workshop, etc.), or by demonstrating a fiber-related activity or lesson to a group or as a mentor. Funds should be used for securing necessary supplies and completing the proposed fiber activity.
Application Deadline: April 21, 2026
Following the completion of the project and no later than April 17, 2027, grant recipients should prepare a short (10 minutes or less) review which will illustrate the fiber lessons learned and, if applicable, include a display of the completed project for the Guild membership at the scheduled Guild monthly meeting. If the grant recipient is unable to attend a Guild meeting in person, this requirement can be met by using a prearranged form of electronic technology. Guild meets the third Saturday of the month excluding May, June, July, August, and December.
For questions please contact: http://www.fresnofiberartsguild.org/contact.html
Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown Scholarships
2025 Applications are being accepted now! Find the details in the application listed below. Deadline to apply is April 25th, 2025.
The Class of 2025 Fresno Grizzlies Scholarships are open to 4-H'ers from Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Merced, Madera, Mariposa, and Kern counties. Winners will be notified before May 9th and presented their awards during Growers Night on Friday, May 23rd, 2025
2025 Farm Grown Scholarship Application
Fresno Madera Farm Credit Ag Grant Program -
Fresno Madera Farm Credit understands the value and importance of supporting local youth in Ag-related groups and organizations. One of the many ways we accomplish this is through our Ag Youth Grant Program each year. Please fill out the required form with some detailed information about your group and submit it back to us by the deadline. The grant has no outstanding stipulations; all we ask is the money be used for the betterment of the chapter.
Past awards up to 5 groups a $500 grant each! Kerman 4-H and Reedley 4-H were 2024 recipients.
Apply by emailing to Katie.Burchfield@fmfarmcredit.com by Friday, May 2, 2025
The winning groups will be invited to our Annual Stockholder’s Meeting date TBA