The Iowa 4H Foundation announces the 2026 scholarship programs for 4H’ers attending or planning to attend college in the fall of 2026. The current scholarship program offers nearly 90 scholarships worth $100,000.
The various awards range in amounts from $500 – $5,000. Some of the scholarships are open to students pursuing any field of study, while others are open to those seeking specific degrees in various fields like agriculture, food and nutrition, ag business, animal science, and journalism. Former Iowa 4H’ers and current 4H’ers graduating from high school are eligible applicants.
Many of the scholarships will be awarded to students attending Iowa State University. Some scholarships are also available to students planning to attend another Iowa Regent University, Iowa private college, or Iowa community college.
There is an online application form to apply for all 90 scholarships. Recommendation letters are also done online. Visit iowa4hfoundation.org/scholarships for more information.
All applications must be completed online no later than Sunday, February 1, 2026.