SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES

SCHOLARSHIPS - 2025

Applications are now being accepted by the Erie County Extension Foundation for the Jim Smith Memorial Scholarships for those students furthering their education at college, University, technical or vocational schools. Jim was an avid supporter of 4-H youth programs and the Erie County Fair livestock auctions. Scholarships are available to 4-H or FFA graduating seniors and continuing college students registering for the Fall semester. Several scholarships are expected to be awarded.

DEADLINE:  April 2, 2025

High School Seniors & Students Entering Their First Year of College or Trade School

High School Seniors & Student Entering Their Fist Year of College or Trade School - Fillable PDF

College Students who are returning for their subsequent years of study

College Students who are returning for their subsequent years of study - Fillable PDF

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Paper Clover Financial Assistance Scholarships 

The purpose of the Erie County 4-H Paper Clover Scholarship is to provide financial assistance for 4-H leadership opportunities outside of Erie County for 4-H members who exhibit commitment to the Erie County 4-H Program and an interest in sharing their leadership experience with the 4-H community.

Only complete applications will be considered.

A complete application must include ONE letter of recommendation from an adult leader. This person may be a 4-H leader, teacher, coach, or other adult. It may NOT be an Erie County 4-H Educator or a family member.

Letters of recommendation may be completed online or turned in to the 4-H office separately.

Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the scholarship selection committee. The scholarship amount will be determined based on the number of qualified applicants.

Examples of leadership opportunities for which funds may be used:

STARR

4-H STEM Camp 

Career Explorations

Shooting Sports Training—June

ABC at SUNY Cobleskill-TBD

Animal Crackers: May

Paper Clover Scholarship: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_exQWUIMdZHIghz8

Paper Clover recommendation: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9MHjbNdKL56W8n4

Last updated January 17, 2025