The Karen Morton Memorial 4-H Scholarship recognizes a Rockingham County 4-H member or alumnus who continuously shows good sportsmanship and outstanding service to fellow 4-H members. The field of study for applicants must be related to equine science.

This scholarship sustains the memory of Karen Morton who died on July 25, 1997, as a result of an automobile accident. Karen was a sophomore in equestrian studies at UNH and an active alumnus in Rockingham County 4-H programs. She spent her 4-H years involved in the horse program as a member of the Plaistow Unicorns and then the Kingston Star Blazers 4-H Club. Her dedicated leadership and willingness to always be of help to others were important dimensions in Karen’s life. She was selected for many sportsmanship trophies, county medals of honor, the Beth Bourne Memorial 4-H Scholarship, and outstanding 4-H Agriculture and Natural Resource project member. She was selected for the National 4-H Horse Judging Team to represent NH 4-H in Louisville, KY.