Many scholarships are available to 4-H members. Below is a list of available scholarships that are available. Some are some administered by the Howard County UME Office, and independent organizations offer others. The information below is provided as a resource to our 4-H members. Please be sure to pay special attention to deadlines and submission details.
2026 Howard County 4-H All Stars Scholarships - Up to six (6) $500 scholarships plus (2) $1,000 scholarships may be awarded to a current or former Howard County 4-H member enrolled at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university with the intent to obtain an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree or to attend a technical school. The scholarship may be awarded up a 4 times and given in memory of George Bowman, Calvin Murray & Beth Coles, and in honor of Charles & Judy Iager. Applications are due July 1st.
2026 The Howard County 4-H Foundation, Inc. - Scholarships available to Howard County 4-H members
selected for out-of-state trips. Scholarships will be awarded up to $250. As part of the scholarship,
recipients are expected to share their experiences with fellow 4-H members and the 4-H community.
2026 Turner/Olson Scholarships - These scholarships are in memory of two Howard County 4-H members, Jennifer Turner and Jennifer Olson, who tragically died in separate car accidents. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a current or former Howard County 4-H member enrolled at an accredited 4-year or 2-year college, university, or community college with intent to obtain a Bachelor's or upper-level degree. Applications are due to the Howard County Extension Office by July 1st.
Maryland 4-H Foundation Scholarships: The application for the 2026 Maryland 4-H Foundation Scholarships is open. Eligible individuals wishing to apply for a Maryland 4-H Foundation scholarship must apply online by 11:59 PM on June 15, 2026.
Howard County Farm Bureau Scholarship and Jackie Bauer Memorial Scholarship - The Howard County Farm Bureau will offer one $1,000.00 scholarship for someone in the 14 to 16 age range and another $2,000.00 scholarship to someone in the 17 to 19 age range. The 17-19 scholarship will be partially funded by Farm Bureau and partially funded by the Jackie Bauer Memorial Scholarship Fund. To be eligible for the 17 to 19 scholarship, applicants must be a current HCFB member OR a current or former 4-H or FFA member. The 14 to 16 scholarship is open to HCFB members only.
To apply, students must return the application form and write an essay.
The 14- to 16-year-old essay is to be written on:
"What challenges do you see facing Howard County Agriculture, and how can Farm Bureau help?"
The 17- to 19-year-old essay is to be written on:
"What challenges do you see facing Howard County Agriculture? In what ways can modern technology and/or Farm Bureau help?"
They will guide the winners in using the money for school and/or 4-H/FFA projects. The application and essay deadline is April 1, 2026. The Scholarships will be awarded at their annual Legislative Dinner. The Howard County Farm Bureau Board will make all decisions on the winners. Essays must be written in 12-point font and be no longer than 2 pages, with one-inch margins.
Send entries or questions can be sent to Leslie Bauer at labauer5@verizon.net. If you would like to send a hard cop,y please send it to the attention of: Leslie Bauer, PO BOX 7, Dayton, MD 21036
2026 Howard County Fair Scholarship - Each year, the Howard County Fair Association offers scholarships to qualified individuals to assist with their educational expenses. Applications are due on Saturday, August 15th, by 6:00 p.m.
2026 Jered Harrison 4-H/FFA Memorial Scholarship - Jered was an active member of the 4-H program and the South Carroll FFA. He showed beef steers, sheep, and swine. Sadly, he lost his life in a farming accident at the young age of 26. This scholarship has been established in his memory to provide an opportunity for other young 4-H and FFA members. Applications are due July 31, 2026. This scholarship has been raised to $2000.
