Scholarships

There are many scholarships for 4-H members.  Check out the following link for 4-H scholarships available at state level: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Members/Scholarships_-_Awards/Scholarships_-_Awards/

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 Friday, April 5th, 2024 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 is acceptable, during hours of Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Interviews held Tuesday, April 16th at 6:00 pm. Location- TBA  

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 All Star; 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, click here: Fresno County 4-H Scholarship Application 2024

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 March 15th, 2024. Must be emailed to jsbedrosian@nationalraisin.com

2024 CVCWA High School Scholarship Application     2024 CVCWA College Scholarship Application

Fresno FiberArts Guild Grants for Youth - TBA

• The Fresno Fiber Arts Guild has offered awards in past years. Updates for 2024 to be posted soon. Below represents previous years awards.

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 15, 2023. 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. Funds should be used for securing necessary supplies and completing the proposed fiber activity.

Application Deadline: Pending 

Following the completion of the project and no later than April 15, 2023, 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. This may be in person at monthly Guild meeting or over zoom if unable to attend in person. Guild meetings held 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 

2024 Applications are being accepted now! Find the details in the application listed below. Deadline to apply is April 26th, 2024. 

The Class of 2024 Fresno Grizzlies Scholarships are open to 4-H'ers from Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Merced, Madera, Mariposa, and Kern counties.  

2024 Farm Grown Scholarship Application  

Fresno Madera Farm Credit Ag Grant Program - PENDING

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! Check back for 2024 updates!

The winning groups will be invited to our Annual Stockholder’s Meeting date TBA