2025-26 Kansas 4-H Scholarship
Scholarships are due March 3rd, 2025 by 11:59PM CST
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Overview
The Kansas 4-H Scholarship process has been modified. Please review all of the documentation thoroughly. If you have any questions about the changes and processes that have been made, please ask Sarah Keatley (keatley@ksu.edu or 620-366-0035), Kansas 4-H Scholarship Coordinator.
We hope that these modifications will enhance the transparency and practicability of the application process, thereby rendering it simpler and more user-friendly to navigate for applicants. Furthermore, it provides applicants with a readily prepared resume and cover letter that they can use for their job applications
For the sake of clarity in the following information, there will be two types of scholarships referenced; State 4-H Scholarships and the Vanier Family Scholarship Program (VFSP).
Eligibility
The new scholarship process combines the State 4-H Scholarships and the Vanier Family Scholarship Program (VFSP) applications together. We hope that this encourages more applicants to pursue both of these scholarship opportunities. Please review the information below to determine which scholarships you are eligible for.
| State 4-H Scholarships | VFSP | |
| Is the scholarship need based? | Varies upon scholarship | Yes |
| I am a class of 2025 Graduate, am I eligible? | Yes | Yes |
| Am I eligible if I am attending a Community College, trade school, or cosmetology school | Varies upon scholarship | Yes |
| I am a Soph, Jr, or Sr in College. Am I eligible? | Varies upon scholarship | No, this scholarship is only available to incoming Freshman |
| Do I need to fill out a FAFSA? | No, we do not ask for FAFSA documentation to be submitted with applications | No, we do not ask for FAFSA documentation to be submitted with applications |
| Attending postsecondary school in Kansas vs. out of state | Varies upon scholarship | Applicants can attend school in or out of Kansas |
| Is the scholarship renewable? | While scholarships are not renewable, you can apply each year | Yes, recipients will be given the opportunity to renew each year until graduation |
| Are there GPA Requirements? | Varies upon scholarship | Not to apply. Renewals must keep a 2.5 cumulative GPA |
| Do I need to have a specific major? | Varies upon scholarship | No, this scholarship is only available to incoming Freshman |
*Each scholarship given out as a State 4-H Scholarship has a different set of criteria as established by the donor of the scholarship. Please check the list of State 4-H Scholarships to see specific criteria for each scholarship.
What You Will Need to Apply:
Application
Part 1: Select the scholarship program(s) that you are applying for (State 4-H Scholarships and/or the Vanier Family Scholarship Program.
Part 2: Answer questions regarding demographics, general 4-H participation, and academic information.
Part 3: Attach your Cover Letter and Resume (in a PDF). Please reference the Cover Letter and Resume handouts for additional information.
Guidelines
Part 4: Submit!
References
You need two references for your application to be considered complete. When identifying references, select individuals who can speak to the leadership, dedication, and commitment you have demonstrated. You should NOT use family members as a reference. There are no requirements and/or restrictions for how you should know your references.
References will NOT submit a letter of recommendation. References will be asked to answer the following questions regarding the applicant:
- Describe a specific time that you have witnessed the applicant using their leadership skills.
- Explain how 4-H has impacted the development of the applicant
- Please describe what sets this applicant apart from their peers.
- Other Comments
You are encouraged to share this information with your references when you ask them to serve in that role. As the deadline for scholarships approaches, you should follow up with your references to ensure they have filled out the necessary documentation.
Evaluation
Each application is reviewed by three judges. Each judge will use the evaluation score sheet that is included in this packet. We strongly encourage applicants to use this evaluation score sheet to use as a reference while preparing their application.
How Will I Be Evaluated?
State 4-H Scholarships
Vanier Family Scholarship Program
Awarding Process
Once the evaluation of all of the scholarships has been completed, scores between all judges are first neutralized and then averaged. State 4-H Scholarship are put in order of highest score to lowest score and then matched with the different State 4-H Scholarships based on criteria needed and order of rank. The Vanier Family Scholarship Program applicants are ranked, and then based upon the amount available to award that year, applicants are asked to participate in an interview with another set of evaluators.
If you have additional questions, please email Sarah Keatley at Keatley@ksu.edu or call/text 620-366-0035.
Contact:
Sarah Keatley
keatley@ksu.edu
620-366-0035