BROOKINGS, S.D. - The 2022 South Dakota 4-H Scholarship Application is now open and available online through April 1, 2022. There are seven different scholarship opportunities through the South Dakota 4-H scholarship application, and all applications must be postmarked by April 1 to be considered.
Youth who have at least five years of active membership in South Dakota 4-H, are current high school seniors, or are enrolled at South Dakota State University are eligible to apply for South Dakota 4-H Scholarships.
4-H scholarship awards are based on fulfillment of scholarship-specific criteria and the following: 40% scholastic achievement, 40% 4-H project involvement including citizenship/community service and leadership, 10% character, and 10% financial need of the applicant.
The application and scholarship information are available on the SDSU Extension website on the South Dakota State 4-H Scholarship Application page. For questions and additional information, contact Rachel Chamblin, SDSU Extension Senior Secretary, at Rachel.chamblin@sdstate.edu or (605) 688-4167.