4-H Club scholarship

This scholarship is available to 4-H members entering Purdue University as a freshman or transfer student, majoring in the College of Agriculture or other majors listed on the application in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

Selection is based on the member’s overall 4-H achievement and financial need as determined by Purdue’s Division of Financial Aid.

In order to apply applications must have their FAFSA on file by March 1st. For more information about the FSA ID, tips and resources to help with creating an FSA ID, and a link to create an FSA ID, please visit StudentAid.gov/fsaid.

Who is Eligible?

Any young person in Indiana who is a senior in high school or who is currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution and will be transferring to Purdue University in the fall semester.
Has maintained 4-H club membership and has been a member in good standing for at least four years.
Must be enrolled any major course of study in the College of Agriculture or one of following majors in the College of Health and Human Sciences: Apparel Design & Technology, Dietetics, Developmental * Family Science, Early Childhood Ed. & Exceptional Needs, Family & Consumer Sciences Ed., Environmental Health Science, Financial Counseling & Planning, Foods & Nutrition, Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt., Human Services, Nutrition Science, Retail Mgmt., or Selling & Sales Mgmt.
Must have your FAFSA application on file by March 1.

What Do I Need to Do to Apply?

Have your FAFSA application on file by March 1.
Apply for admission to Purdue University as early as possible.
Complete an application form.
Complete "My Record of 4-H Achievement" form.

Completed applications are due January 25 and must be submitted electronically in PDF format through 4HOnline or delivered to the County Extension Office on an electronic storage media device (flash drive, etc.).

Note: Students who will receive a 21st Century Scholarship or Hoosier Scholarship are not eligible for this scholarship.