K-State Research and Extension Shawnee County

Shawnee County Scholarships

More information will be available this winter!

The Langley Foster Scholarship

Shawnee County Extension Education Foundation Scholarship

Shawnee County Horse Club Scholarship

~ Due April 30th of the Current Year

~ More information coming soon!

State Scholarships

State 4-H Scholarships

State 4-H Scholarships and Vanier Family Scholarship

  • The Kansas 4-H Scholarship process has been modified. These changes will take effect for the 2024-25 scholarship application process. 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).

Scholarship applications are due March 1st, 2024 by 11:59 PM CST

Find eligibility requirements and application forms on the Kansas 4-H website at https://www.kansas4-h.org/resources/awards-and-recognition/scholarships.html

Kansas 4-H Dog Scholarship

The Keith Neuway and Jim Adams 4-H Dog Scholarship awards one recipient a one-time payment of $500 to help fund higher education for 4-H youth who are high school seniors or older.

Applicants must be a high school senior or freshman in college and have been enrolled in the Kansas 4-H Dog Care and Training project for a minimum of three years.

To apply, follow instructions for State Scholarships. Applications due March 1 st .

Kansas 4-H Geology Project Scholarship Application

The 4-H Geology Scholarship awards a one-time payment of $250 to a 4-H youth who is a graduating high school senior.

Applicants must have been enrolled in the Kansas 4-H Geology project for a minimum of three years.

To apply, follow instructions for State Scholarships. Applications due March 1 st .

Kansas State Fair Grand Drive Scholarship

Online Application goes live January 15th

~Due April 15th