4-H Scholarships
Learn more about scholarships available to UI Extension, Owyhee County 4-H participants.
Owyhee County 4-H Events and Activity Scholarship
This scholarship fund comes primarily from the 4-H food booth at the Owyhee County Fair, and is available to Owyhee County 4-H members to attend 4-H events such as:
- Know Your Government (KYG) Conference
- Teen Conference
- 4-H Camp
- Other 4-H activities
The application (PDF) is due to the UI Extension, Owyhee County office by April 1 or October 1 each year.
Celia Tindall Memorial College Scholarship
Celia was a 20-year leader of the Bruneau Canyon 4-H club and served as the sheep superintendent at the Owyhee County Fair for many years. She was a teacher and encouraged many to further their education.
Celia lost her hard-fought battle with cancer, but not before she had influenced the lives of many young people in our county. 4-H members and leaders established a college scholarship in honor of this great friend and leader.
- The application (PDF) is due to the UI Extension, Owyhee County office no later than April 15.
Mary Lootens Memorial College Scholarship
Mary was a 4-H leader in Owyhee County for over 30 years. After she retired as a leader, she was still involved and supportive of our youth by serving on the Owyhee County Fair Board. Mary was Grand Marshall of the parade at the Owyhee County Fair in 2015, and passed away in December 2015. She instilled her love of 4-H not only in her children and grandchildren, but was able to enjoy watching her great-grandchildren participate as well. We are proud to establish a 4-H college scholarship in memory of Mary.
- The application (PDF) is due to the UI Extension, Owyhee County office no later than April 15.
Taylor Sauer Owyhee County Fair Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:
- Must be a current year graduate
- Must have participated in a large animal livestock showing or judging in Owyhee County
- Must be a current member of a 4-H Livestock club or FFA and have taken a large animal project for at least 3 years
Please submit the following to the UI Extension, Owyhee County office by August 1:
- Completed application (pdf)
- 1-page essay on “What showing my animal has taught me”
- Resume — include school activities and community service
- Letter of recommendation from a 4-H or FFA leader