Boulder County 4-H Legacy Fund Scholarships
The Boulder County 4-H Legacy Fund is proud to support our 4-H members as they take the next step in their education. Scholarships are available for those planning to attend college or other post-secondary programs.
How to Apply
- Applications are due by April 1 at 4:30 p.m.
- Please send your completed application and all required documents together in one email to boulder4hlegacyfund@gmail.com.
What Happens Next
- After applications are reviewed, selected applicants will be invited to an interview.
- Interviews will be scheduled within three weeks of the submission deadline.
- Committee members will contact you directly with details if you are chosen for an interview.
Questions? We are here to help. If you have any questions about the process or the scholarships, please reach out to us at boulder4hlegacyfund@gmail.com.
Scholarships Awarded
| Year | Number of Recipients | Total Scholarship Amount Issued |
| 2024 | 2 | $5,200 |
| 2023 | 4 | $6,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | $13,050 |
| 2021 | 3 | $7,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | $7,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | $5,250 |
Boulder County Youth Council Event Scholarships
Event Scholarship Request Form
Are you attending an annually occurring 4-H event and need some financial assistance? Use the request form link above and follow the directions to request funds from the Boulder County 4-H Youth Council.
4-H Legacy Fund Event Scholarships
This application is designed for members and leaders to request small amounts of money to attend events such as camps, junior leadership opportunities, conferences, CWF, beef fitting, shooting sports, leader development, or any other event or activity that would benefit youth or leaders in the 4-H program. DO NOT USE THIS FORM FOR POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS.
Post-Secondary/College Scholarships
Boulder County Fair Jr. Livestock Sale Committee Scholarship – due May 1
- Must have sold a project in the Boulder County Fair Jr. Livestock Sale for three (3) years.
- Must be a high school senior or a full-time student at a credible Jr./Community College or University.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Must complete the scholarship application with additional application requirements and submit supporting documents to jrlivestocksale.bcf@gmail.com by May 1st.
- Must provide the most recent high school or college transcript.
- An interview may be requested.
- One (1) $1,000 Jerry Hergenreder Memorial Scholarship will be awarded (essay required). Additional general scholarships will be awarded at committee discretion.
- Awarded scholarships will be mailed directly to the college/university that the applicant is planning to attend.
- Scholarship must be used within one year of receiving the award.
Boulder County Fair Market Sale Committee Scholarship Application
The Longmont Community Foundation
The Longmont Community Foundation has now opened the 2023 Scholarship Applications. From December 1, to February 28 you have a chance to apply to our 19 scholarships! Learn about each scholarship, what they represent, and if you qualify by visiting our website. We have several scholarships for various students. Our scholarships are for high school seniors, college aged applicants, and trade / vocational students. This year we are also offering a basketball camp scholarship for underclassmen. Longmont Community Foundation believes in diversity, inclusivity, and equity, which is why our scholarships have a larger range of opportunity for people.
Daniels Fund Scholarship
4-H is a referral agency for the Daniels Fund. Contact the office for more information.
Jonathan Marr Memorial Scholarship
Colorado State 4-H Scholarships
State 4-H Scholarships
Additional 4-H scholarships are administered by Colorado State University through the Colorado 4-H Scholarships
Colorado 4-H Foundation/ State
Colorado Association of Fairs & Shows
Hello Fellow Fair enthusiasts! Do you have any graduating High School Seniors within your Fair? The Colorado Association of Fairs and Shows offer Two $1000.00 Scholarships to graduating Seniors from Member Fairs. Please take a moment to download share this application with any graduating seniors.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE APRIL 20th
If you attend the annual CAFS Convention, you know that every year we have a Silent Auction as well as different activities all to raise funds for our Scholarship Program. It is your participation in these events that allow us to present these scholarships every year. Without the donations and support from our attendees this program would not be successful.
Please Remember that your Fair/Association MUST be a registered and active member of the Colorado Association of Fairs and Shows in order for us to accept your application. If you have not registered for this year please click the link below to pay your 2023 Dues
Please Contact Jeremiah Bogenhagen by E-Mail at director@coloradofairs.org if you have any questions.
Boulder – St. Vrain Valley Farm Bureau Scholarship
Boulder/St. Vrain Valley Farm Bureau will be awarding a college scholarship of $1000 for the 2025/2026 school year. Applications and details can be found on www.bsvvfb.org
Additionally, Boulder/St. Vrain Valley Farm Bureau will be awarding 4-H students a $250 grant for their 2025 4-H project. Details and applications can be found at W\ivw.bsvvfb.org or
http://www.bsvvfb.org/livestock-project-grant/.
If you should have any questions, please contact Doug Clay at 720-272-2496 or at claylandandlivestock@gmail.com
Longmont Conservation District Scholarship
Boulder Valley Conservation District Scholarship
Colorado 4-H Foundation
Colorado 4-H Foundation is a non-profit organization (501-c3). Under the umbrella of the Foundation is the Boulder County 4-H Legacy Fund, a committee that supports Boulder County 4-H by:
- Providing funds to 4-H members and leaders to help defray costs of attending events/conferences/workshops.
- Awarding post secondary school scholarships to 4-H members that have been active in Boulder County 4-H.
To Donate to the Boulder County 4-H Legacy Fund
Make checks payable to: Boulder County 4-H Legacy Fund. Mail or drop off at: Boulder County Extension Office, 9595 Nelson Road, Box B, Longmont, CO 80501
For a donation by credit card: Select Here – once on the page, please select “Tickets”
Interested in becoming a member of the Legacy Fund or learning more? Contact the Boulder County Extension office at 303.678.6378 and someone from the board will contact you!
Key 4-H Pages
Pages
- 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS PROJECTS
- 4-H Livestock General Information
- 4-H BEEF PROJECT
- 4-H CAT PROJECT
- 4-H CAVY PROJECT
- 4-H DAIRY CATTLE PROJECT
- 4-H DOG PROJECT
- 4-H DAIRY GOAT PROJECT
- 4-H MARKET/BREEDING GOATS
- 4-H UTILTIY GOAT PROJECT
- 4-H HORSE PROJECT
- 4-H POULTRY PROJECT
- 4-H RABBIT PROJECT
- 4-H SHEEP PROJECT
- 4-H SWINE PROJECT
- 4-H LEADER RESOURCES
- 4-H COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES
- 4-H OUTREACH
- 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS