Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Iowa 4-H Foundation

Overview

This page summarizes county-level scholarships available to Iowa 4-H members and the general application rules that apply to all awards. Applicants must enroll as full-time students (minimum 12 credit hours) to receive scholarship funds. A single application form covers all Iowa 4-H scholarships; eligible youth may apply for multiple scholarships but only one award is paid to an individual per academic year. The Iowa 4-H Foundation facilitates several county scholarships, while application review and selection occur at the local level.

Description: County-level 4-H scholarships support postsecondary study at two- or four-year colleges, universities, or technical schools and are restricted by county and specific eligibility criteria.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet each scholarship’s stated county and membership requirements and be enrolled full-time to receive funds.

Application Timeline: Applications open December 1, 2026, and close February 1, 2027. Submit a single application to apply for multiple scholarships during that window.

• One application covers all Iowa 4-H scholarships.
• Full-time enrollment (12+ credits) is required to receive awards.
• Selection and award distribution are managed locally by county scholarship committees.

Drew Scott Memorial Scholarship

The Drew Scott Memorial Scholarship is designated for Grundy County 4-H members entering college as freshmen. The award supports study at two- or four-year colleges, universities, or technical schools and places a preference on agriculture-related degrees. Applicants should demonstrate active participation in Grundy County 4-H and intent to pursue postsecondary education in the fall following high school graduation.

Description: Annual scholarship favoring students pursuing fields related to agriculture, though other majors may be considered.

Eligibility: Active Grundy County 4-H member and incoming college freshman attending a two- or four-year college or technical school.

• Preference for agriculture-related study.
• Open to students attending two- or four-year institutions or technical schools.
• Applicant must be an active Grundy County 4-H member.

Frankenfield-Carpenter Scholarship

The Frankenfield-Carpenter Scholarship supports Floyd County 4-H members as they begin postsecondary education. It is open to incoming freshmen attending two- or four-year colleges, universities, or technical schools and does not restrict the field of study. The scholarship recognizes county 4-H involvement and encourages continued educational advancement.

Description: Annual county scholarship available to Floyd County 4-H members entering college.

Eligibility: Active Floyd County 4-H member and incoming freshman attending a two- or four-year college, university, or technical school in the fall.

• No specific major required; any field of study is eligible.
• Available to incoming college freshmen from Floyd County.
• Supports attendance at two- or four-year institutions or technical schools.

Hubert Rossol Memorial 4-H Scholarship

The Hubert Rossol Memorial Scholarship provides an annual award to a Bremer County 4-H member planning to enroll as a freshman at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. The scholarship targets students preparing for careers in agriculture and related fields. Recipients are selected based on the scholarship’s intent to promote agricultural education among Bremer County youth.

Description: Annual scholarship established in memory of Hubert Rossol to support agriculture-focused study.

Eligibility: Bremer County 4-H member enrolling as a freshman at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, with a major that prepares for an agriculture career.

• Intended for students pursuing agriculture-related majors.
• Open to incoming freshmen from Bremer County.
• Supports study at accredited two- or four-year institutions.

Jesse A. and Irene W. McIntyre Scholarship

The Jesse A. and Irene W. McIntyre Scholarship is available to Fremont County 4-H members who plan to begin college as freshmen. The award is open to all fields of study and supports education at two- or four-year colleges, universities, or technical schools. Selection focuses on active participation in Fremont County 4-H and demonstrated readiness for postsecondary study.

Description: Annual Fremont County scholarship supporting incoming college freshmen.

Eligibility: Active Fremont County 4-H member and incoming freshman attending a two- or four-year college, university, or technical school.

• Open to any field of study.
• Available to Fremont County 4-H members starting college as freshmen.
• Supports attendance at two- or four-year institutions and technical schools.

Mitchell and Ida Mae Bock 4-H Scholarship

The Mitchell and Ida Mae Bock Scholarship supports Hancock County 4-H seniors planning to continue their education. It is awarded to high school seniors from Hancock County who will attend a college, university, or technical school. The scholarship does not limit the field of study and aims to assist students in the transition from high school to postsecondary education.

Description: Annual scholarship for Hancock County high school seniors active in 4-H.

Eligibility: Active Hancock County 4-H member in their senior year of high school, planning to attend a college, university, or technical school.

• Open to high school seniors active in Hancock County 4-H.
• No restriction on field of study.
• Supports postsecondary attendance at colleges, universities, or technical schools.

Stauffer Family Scholarship

The Stauffer Family Scholarship is offered to Floyd County 4-H members who are entering college as freshmen. The award accepts applicants pursuing any field of study and supports attendance at two- or four-year colleges, universities, or technical schools. It recognizes active county 4-H involvement and encourages higher education pursuit.

Description: Annual Floyd County scholarship for incoming college freshmen from 4-H.

Eligibility: Active Floyd County 4-H member and incoming freshman attending a two- or four-year college, university, or technical school.

• Any field of study is eligible.
• Available to incoming Floyd County college freshmen.
• Supports two- and four-year institutions and technical schools.

Tom and Ronda Lyon Memorial Scholarship

The Tom and Ronda Lyon Memorial Scholarship is available to Warren County 4-H members entering college as freshmen in Iowa. The scholarship is intended for students who will pursue postsecondary study related to their current 4-H project areas. It supports attendance at two- or four-year colleges, universities, or technical schools located in Iowa and celebrates the connection between 4-H experience and continuing education.

Description: Annual Warren County scholarship emphasizing study related to existing 4-H project areas.

Eligibility: Warren County 4-H member and incoming freshman attending a two- or four-year college, university, or technical school in Iowa, pursuing study related to current 4-H project area(s).

• Focuses on fields related to the student’s 4-H project area(s).
• Restricted to Warren County 4-H members entering college in Iowa.
• Supports attendance at two- or four-year institutions or technical schools.