4-H Scholarships

College Scholarships

Merit-based college scholarships are available to past and present members of Hancock County 4-H thanks to the generous support of the Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association. Recipients must complete an application, submit all required paperwork, and meet merit-based criteria in order to be eligible for a scholarship, which may vary in amount up to $750. Download an application and submit it to the Extension Office.
Deadline to apply: Monday, April 6th, 2026. Leaders Scholarship Application.

Our Hancock County Extension Homemakers group is accepting scholarship applications for the 2026 academic year. A scholarship in the amount of $400 will be awarded to a deserving Hancock County senior who will be enrolling full-time in a college or school. Application forms can be obtained at your local High School Guidance Office or download an application and submit it to the Extension Office. Deadline to apply: Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Homemakers Scholarship Application

Camp Scholarships

There are a variety of ways to fund your 4-H Camp & Learning Center experience:

Hancock County 4-H offers several scholarships each year for youth from Hancock County. Contact Hancock County 4-H Staff for details.
Maine 4-H Foundation offers camp scholarships for enrolled 4-H members only
Financial Assistance is also available directly from the 4-H Camp & Learning Centers: Tanglewood/Blueberry Cove and Bryant Pond

Leadership Scholarships

Lexi M receiving the 4-H Leadership in Action Award with Leah, 4-H staff — Leah presenting Lexi M with the 4-H Leadership in Action Award. Photo Credit: Staff, Carla S

Thanks to fundraising efforts through the Paper Clover Campaign in partnership with Tractor Supply Company, Hancock County 4-H is able to offer youth members scholarships for Leadership Opportunities. These funds are used to support a variety of leadership experiences from Robotics Competition Junior Leaders, to support for a National 4-H Trip or a National 4-H Summit, to a local community leadership project.

Please contact Hancock County 4-H Staff if you are interested in discussing how these funds can be used to support your leadership experiences.

4-H Foundation Scholarships

Maine 4-H is proud to offer scholarships to youth of all ages, but our due date for post-secondary education scholarships is rapidly approaching. Check out the list of available scholarships and the application form on the Maine 4-H Foundation website.

Deadlines to apply are: Monday, March 2, 2026, to the Hancock County office or to one of our 4-H Learning Centers by email; Monday, March 9, 2026, by email to the Maine 4-H Foundation.