The Nelson and Hilda Barker Memorial 4-H Scholarship recognizes a youth or alumni who participated in 4-H programs at Stratham Fair for three or more years as part of their involvement in Rockingham County 4-H programs. Preference will be given to a Stratham resident 4-H member or alumnus, and to those majoring in agriculture, family consumer sciences, natural resources, conservation, or forestry.

This scholarship honors Nelson Barker, who served 22 years as the Treasurer of Stratham Fair, and his wife, Hilda. Both were strong 4-H supporters. Nelson was a Rockingham County 4-H alumnus with over ten years of 4-H membership, and Hilda was a volunteer leader of the Bachelor Girls 4-H Club in Stratham. Upon his retirement, Nelson requested this scholarship be established in order to recognize the achievements of 4-H youth that he saw at the Fair and to help assist them with education to prepare them for a better future. The Barker Memorial 4-H Scholarship funds are included in the Town of Stratham Trust Funds.