Weld County Goat Extravaganza Scholarship
The Weld County Goat Extravaganza will be offering one $500.00 scholarship to graduating high school seniors or undergraduates furthering their education at a college, university, or trade school in the 2024 - 2025 academic year.
These are the qualifications to be eligible to apply for a scholarship:
- Current or past member of a 4-H or FFA program.
- At some point in your 4-H or FFA career, you have show at the Weld County Goat Extravaganza.
- Have not previously received a Weld County Goat Extravaganza scholarship.
Applications close on March 1, 2025. There is an online only application at Weld County Goat Extravaganza.
Colorado 4-H Scholarships
Colorado 4-H awards scholarships annually to outstanding youth who have actively engaged in Colorado 4-H clubs for at least three years. The scholarship process closes March 1, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be announced in May 2025. There are opportunities available for all kinds of students, including those attending CSU or other universities, trade schools or junior colleges, transfer students, and continuing students. We encourage our 4-H participants to apply. There is $49,500 available in funding this year!
For more information on the scholarship process and scholarships available, visit Colorado State University.
If you have scholarship questions, please contact OEE_Giving@colostate.edu.
Dairy Farmers of America Scholarships
Since its inception 15 years ago, the DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship Program has grown to honor an increasing number of outstanding students who have an interest in the food and agriculture industries. In 2024, DFA Cares awarded $83,000 to 64 students, helping pre-college, undergraduate and graduate students continue their education.
Criteria for Applications:
- Applicant’s future career plans, core values and potential for impact to the food and dairy industries demonstrated through responses to three essay questions
- Extracurricular activities, awards, recognition and work experience
- Academic achievement
- Two letters of recommendation and a recent transcript
Applications closes January 10, 2025. To apply, visit Dairy Farmers of America.
Dairy Calf and Heifer Association Scholarships
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) announced that it will offer two $1,500 scholarships. Applicants must be a college student and DCHA member, or the parent/legal guardian must belong to DCHA. An individual may only receive a DCHA scholarship once.
To apply for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Complete at least one year of post high school education
- Be an enrolled student in good standing at an accredited college or university
- Be enrolled in a field of agriculture (e.g., dairy science, animal science, veterinary science, agricultural technical program, ag communications) or in a course of study with relevance to agriculture (preference is given to dairy calf/heifer-related fields of study)
- Be a DCHA member or the son, daughter or legal dependent of a DCHA member
Visit Dairy Calf and Heifer Association for more information and to apply. Applications must be received by February 15, 2025. E-mail completed applications to jodee@calfandheifer.org.
Canvas Foundation 4-H Scholarships
Canvas Foundation is proud to partner with Colorado State University Extension to offer 20 $1,000 scholarships to 4-H students that are currently attending CSU or planning to attend CSU in the coming year. The deadline to apply is February 25, 2025. All scholarship recipients will be invited to the 2025 Canvas Scholarship Banquet which will take place in Thornton, Colorado on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Apply for the Canvas Foundation 4-H Scholarships.
Central Colorado Water Conservancy Scholarship
Central Colorado Water Conservancy District funds a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student who is interested in pursuing a career in natural resources, agriculture, water resources, and related areas of study. The chosen student must be a high school senior, who is currently enrolled in a high school within the District boundaries. Check-in with your school counselor for more information. Or, contact CCWCD at (970) 330-4540, by email to trusch@ccwcd.org, or visit our website at Central Colorado Water Conservancy District Scholarship Application. Applications are accepted January 1st through February 28, 2025.
Reisher Scholarships
The Reisher Scholars Program is one of Colorado’s premier scholarship programs. While many scholarships help students start college, the Reisher Scholars Program supports students midway through college with the financial means to complete their undergraduate degree. Awards range from $4,000 to $15,000 per year at one of eight partner universities.
Some of the requirements for the Reisher scholar include:
- Be a Colorado resident.
- Plan to enroll in the fall as a full-time college student working toward their first four-year degree at one of the Reisher Partner Universities.
- Be a rising sophomore or incoming transfer student from a community college.
- Demonstrate one or more of the following personal qualities: highly motivated, goal-oriented, responsible, and/or likely to make a contribution to society as evidenced by community service, leadership activities, work experience, or unusual experiences.
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
- Have financial need with a total unmet need of at least $4,000 but not more than $15,000.
Application close February 28, 2025. For full details for qualifications and to apply, visit The Denver Foundation.
Student Scholarships
There are a wide range of scholarships offered to apply for every year. This organization has a great collection of scholarships for high school and college students offered beginning at $500.00 and up into the thousands. To find scholarships you qualify for, please visit Student Scholarships.