Ohio 4-H recognizes and rewards individual excellence, whether it is in project work, leadership, citizenship or community service. Ohio 4-H Scholarships were established in 1976 in order to help young people become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. There are currently 36 statewide 4-H scholarships being offered. In addition to these scholarships, individual counties may also offer county-based scholarships. Please check with your County Extension Office for a listing of county scholarships.
How to Apply:
ScholarshipUniverse: Beginning Dec. 1, 2026, Ohio 4-H, ATI, CFAES, and university-wide scholarships are available through osu.scholarshipuniverse.com.
Log In: Use your lastname.# to access the system. New students must apply for admission before accessing ScholarshipUniverse.
Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Ohio 4-H Scolarship Winners! Awards have been updated in Scholarship Universe and all continuing and incoming students can see awards there. All students attending educational institutions other than The Ohio State University have been contacted and accepted their awards.
Criteria, Instructions, and Application - Priority Deadline is February 1
All applicants will be asked "Are you a current or former Ohio 4-H Member"
if the answer is yes, applicants will be eligible to apply for Ohio 4-H scholarships and will be directed to answer the following questions:
•How many years have you been an active Ohio 4-H member?
•In which county/counties have you been an active 4-H member?
•List your most impactful 4-H activities with a focus on service and leadership. (200 words or less)
•List your 4-H achievements at the club, community, state, national and international level. (200 words or less)
For students pursuing educational opportunities outside of The Ohio State University, apply for Ohio 4-H Scholarships from December 1 to February 1. A link will be provided on this page by December 1st. The following information will be required in addition to the Ohio 4-H application questions listed above:
- Information about your current or anticipated college or university (name, city, state)
- Intended academic major
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