Awards & Scholarships
4-H Member Recognition Awards
Key Award
The Massachusetts 4-H Key Award recognizes 4-H members ages 15 – 18 for their outstanding personal development and overall achievement gained through 4-H participation. The 4-H program strives to inspire members to become active youth leaders who communicate effectively and give back to their local communities.
Application packet is due November 30. Key Award Application
National 4-H Conference & National 4-H Congress Delegates
Massachusetts sends a delegation of youth to National 4-H Congress in odd numbered years and to National 4-H Conference in even numbered years. Delegates are selected based on an application process. Each delegate is expected to contribute $300 toward the cost of the experience: all remaining costs are paid by the Massachusetts 4-H Foundation.
Higher Education Scholarships
These college scholarships are available to former and current 4-H members.
Big E Morris 4-H Scholarship Application
Connie Agrella Scholarship Information and Application (Bristol County only)
Clifford S Thayer Memorial Scholarship/Sheep Project Information and Application (Western MA counties)
George Farley Scholarship Information and Application
National Dairy Shrine Scholarships
Scott S. Robinson 4-H Scholarship (Berkshire County only)
Other Scholarships and Funding Opportunities
Aunty Mary Phelon Animal Livestock Scholarship
Berkshire County Scholarship or Campership for Active, Registered Volunteers & Members