Private giving generates over $40,000 annually in scholarships through our Georgia 4-H Achievement Scholarship program. Giving to our youth directly allows our Georgia 4-H alumni and supporters the opportunity to make a difference for youth today and our future for years to come.
If you are interested in helping continue to make the best better by becoming a scholarship donor, please contact the
Georgia 4-H Foundation.
GEORGIA 4-H ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
North Fulton Master Gardeners Scholarship
Donor: North Fulton Master Gardeners, Inc.
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Preference given to Fulton County residents; the following majors will be considered for this scholarship: horticulture, landscape architecture, forestry, botany, turfgrass management, plant biology, or environmental science.Leah Szczepanski Memorial Scholarship
Donor: The Szczepanski Family
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Oconee County 4-H’erRuth Daniel and Brandi Shiflet Scholarship
Donor: Tellano
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Applicant must submit the Statement of Financial NeedClover Glove Perseverance Scholarship
Donor: Glove Participants
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Open to 4-H’er who has not previously received 4-H scholarship; not over 19 as of January 1.Clover Glove Sprint Scholarship
Donor: Clover Glove Participants
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Open to 4-H alumni up to age 104 pursuing post-high school education.Georgia 4-H Memorial Scholarship
Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation
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NoneWalter S. Brown Scholarship
Donor: The Family of Walter S. Brown
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NoneCharles Dobbins Memorial Scholarship
Donor: Susan Knox and David Dobbins
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Competitor in Georgia 4-H animal science programs; special consideration to a 4-H’er who has competed in DPA through the Veterinary Science Project.Forestry & Wildlife Scholarship
Donor: The Mac Peden Family
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Preference to Hancock County 4-H’er studying forestry or similar majorFamily and Consumer Sciences Scholarship
Donor: Don and Julie Bower
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Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior; Major: Consumer Economics, Nutrition/Dietetics, FACS Education, Financial Planning, Housing, Human Development (Child/Youth/Adult), Family Sciences, Fashion Merchandising/Design, or Interior Design; enrolled at four-year institutionIdelle lee Carter Memorial scholarship
Donor: Frank and Christy Carter
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Not previously received scholarshipBobby Gene and Frances McKissick Memorial Scholarship
Donor: The Family of Bobby Gene McKissick
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Dairy Project, Dairy Judging or Dairy Quiz Bowl participation; major in Agriculture or FACS and enrolled at UGA, ABAC, or Berry College; NE District CountyCaryn Curry Memorial Scholarship
Donor: The Family of Caryn Curry
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Washington County (regardless of major or college); or major in Agriculture and enrolled at UGA, ABAC, or Berry College4-H Dollars for 4-H Scholars Scholarship
Donor: Georgia 4-H in Honor of the State 4-H Board of Directors
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Any accredited college/university; incoming freshman or freshmanAtlanta Farmers Club Scholarship
Donor: Atlanta Farmers Club
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Any accredited college/universityJulius Benton Memorial Scholarship
Donor: Georgia Association of Extension 4-H Agents
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Any accredited college/university; not over the age of 19 as of January 1 of application yearHugh Moss Comer Scholarship
Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation
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Applicant must submit the Statement of Financial Need; not over the age of 19 as of January 1GACAA Agricultural Scholarship
Donor: Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents
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Ag/Forestry major; incoming freshman; not over the age of 19 as of January 1 of application yearGaines Achievement Scholarship
Donor: Greg and Karol Gaines
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Any accredited college/universityGeorgia 4-H Achievement Scholarship
Donor: UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
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Must enroll in UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; incoming freshman; not over the age of 19 as of January 1 of application yearGeorgia Master 4-H Club Scholarship
Donor: Georgia Master 4-H Club
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Any accredited college/university; Collegiate 4-H, if already enrolled in collegeBess Cabaniss Memorial Master 4-H Club Scholarship
Donor: Georgia Master 4-H Club
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Any accredited college/university; Collegiate 4-H, if already enrolled in collegeMartha Harrison Jones Memorial Master 4-H Club Scholarship
Donor: Georgia Master 4-H Club
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Any accredited college/university; Collegiate 4-H, if already enrolled in collegeRobert and Kathleen Pinckney Master 4-H Club Scholarship
Donor: Georgia Master 4-H Club
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Any accredited college/university; Collegiate 4-H, if already enrolled in collegeGeorgia Propane Gas Association Scholarship
Donor: Georgia Propane Gas Association
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Any accredited college/university; not over the age of 19 as of January 1 of application yearHamil 4-H Camp Counselor Achievement Scholarship
Donor: Ned and Laura Hamil
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Limited to Rock Eagle 4-H Center camp counselors; based on review of achievement application summarizing 4-H, organizational, and academic achievement with emphasis on Rock Eagle camp counselor experience; Awarded to one male and one female; Any accredited college/universityArt and Helen Hargrove Memorial Scholarship
Donor: The Hargrove Family
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Applicant must submit the Statement of Financial Need; not over the age of 19 as of January 1Louise Hill ABAC 4-H Scholarship
Donor: ABAC Foundation, Inc.
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Must enroll in ABAC; incoming freshmanIrvin 4-H Scholarship
Donor: The Family of Commissioner Tommy Irvin
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Agricultural major; any accredited college/universityRachel Hardy Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Donor: The Estate of Rachel Hardy Johnson
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Applicant must submit the Statement of Financial Need; preference given to district or state officer; incoming freshmanKitzinger Scholarship
Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation
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Applicant must submit the Statement of Financial Need; any USG college/university; not over the age of 19 as of January 1Don Massey Scholarship
Donor: The Massey Family
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Any USG college/university; not over the age of 19 as of January 1 of application yearNevels-Hall Family Collegiate 4-H Scholarship
Donor: Doris Nevels Hall and Emmett Howell Hall
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Junior or senior at UGA; active in Collegiate 4-H; enrolled in colleges of family and consumer sciences/business/educationJerry Patriarca 4-H Memorial Scholarship
Donor: Georgia 4-H Foundation
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Preference given to Camden, Glynn, or McIntosh County 4-H'ers;or involved in the horse project; or Collegiate 4-HLoyd Poitevint Scholarship
Donor: The Family of Loyd and Joyce Poitevint
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Ag/Forestry major; incoming freshman; not over the age of 19 as of January 1 of application yearS.A.F.E. Scholarship – Archery
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Any accredited college/university; not over the age of 19 as of January 1 of application yearS.A.F.E. Scholarship – Rifle/Pistol
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Any accredited college/university; not over the age of 19 as of January 1 of application yearS.A.F.E. Scholarship – Shotgun
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Any accredited college/university; not over the age of 19 as of January 1 of application yearWayne Shackelford Scholarship
Donor: Anna Shackelford
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Any accredited college/university; not over the age of 19 as of January 1 of application yearJohn Strickland Scholarship
Donor: Frank and Christy Carter
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Any accredited college/university; not over the age of 19 as of January 1 of application yearUGA College Family and Consumer Sciences Alumni Association Scholarship
Donor: UGA Family and Consumer Sciences Alumni Association
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Must enroll in UGA College of Family and Consumer SciencesRobert Whitaker Family Scholarship
Donor: The Whitaker Family
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Any accredited college/university; no prior Master statusWooten Scholarship
Donor: Georgia 4-H Volunteers
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Any accredited college/university; not over the age of 19 as of January 1 of application year
The 2026 Georgia 4-H Achievement Scholarship Application is now closed. Applicants will be notified of a decision by late April.
For further information please contact Ryan Rose at ryanrose@uga.edu
