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, 2025, 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.
Criteria, Instructions, and Application - Priority Deadline is February 15
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 Unviersity, apply for Ohio 4-H Scholarships from December 1 to February 15 through this link. 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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