The Iowa 4-H Foundation distributes more than 90 named scholarships, ranging from $500 to $10,000 and totaling upwards of $100,000 combined every year, to current or former Iowa 4-H members enrolling full-time (at least 12 credit hours) in college; individual award amounts vary by fund, and a student can win only one per year. A few funds, such as the Hills Bank Leadership Grant, don't require 4-H membership. The 2026-27 window opens December 1, 2026; most funds close February 1, 2027, while the Hills Bank grant closes March 1, 2027.
Eligibility
DemographicsOpen to current or former Iowa 4-H members; a few funds (e.g. Hills Bank Leadership Grant) waive the 4-H membership requirement.
Applying
Individual award amounts vary by fund ($500-$10,000); combined total exceeds $100,000 annually across 90+ named scholarships.