Scholarships

Blackland Income Growth Scholarship

The BIG Scholarship application is open to high-school seniors in 4-H in a Blackland County.

The 12 million acre B.I.G. area includes all or part of 23 counties, namely: Bosque, Bell, Burleson, Collin, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Falls, Fannin, Grayson, Hill, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Lee, Limestone, McLennan, Milam, Navarro, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Williamson.

This year’s application is online!

You can access that application here: https://form.jotform.com/252684576509066

Scholarship Signature Page (required for submission): MS WORD, Fillable PDF

BIG Rules, Guidelines, and Sample Application (so you know what to prepare to have filled out): PDF

2026 Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship 

Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarships are academic scholarships awarded each year to applicants based on their academic record, 4-H experience, and financial need. Thanks to our generous donors, we are able to award over $2.7 MILLION in scholarships to over 220 4-H members. The Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship NEW DEADLINE is February 15th by 11:59 PM.  There WILL NOT be an extension on the deadline.

The Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship application is completed entirely online. Applicants will upload supplemental documents when completing the online application. A school official or counselor will be required to complete a portion of the online application in order for the application be considered complete. In order to qualify for a Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship, all minimum requirements must be met.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• November 1, 2025 – Application will be available online

• February 15, 2026, by 11:59 PM – Deadline to Apply

• April 24-26, 2026 – Interviews in College Station

• May 2026 – Award Notifications

• June 3-4, 2026 – Scholarship Banquets in College Station

Apply Here

Scholarship Guidelines

VIEW THE TEXAS 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION WEBSITE FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION! 

Baccalaureate

Who Should Apply: For students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from an accredited Texas College or University.

Courageous Heart Scholarship

Who Should Apply: Scholarships awarded to Texas 4-H members pursuing either a Baccalaureate or Technical degree that have overcome extreme obstacles related to medical, family, and/or education and remained an active member in both 4-H and school.

Technical Scholarships

Who Should Apply: For students who wish to pursue technical certification in a recognized and approved major/course of study.

OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The link below is shared by the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation as a resource for students to find scholarships in addition to or outside of 4-H.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qWPVMu41NiVoeW_sjbQRMT4Xe-h6hOWXpU3MQJ5YSok/edit?usp=sharing