MSU Extension Otsego County

4-H is open to everyone. Through life-changing programs, 4-H youth have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.

Scholarships for 4-H Educational Opportunities

General County Scholarships

Youth 4-H members who are attending state or national 4-H events, workshops and camps are eligible to receive a county scholarship for registration fees. You must contact the MSU Extension office prior to registering so that we can assist with registration if you would like to utilize one of the listed scholarships.  These scholarships can often be applied directly toward the cost of registration, meaning you do not have to pay upfront and then get reimbursed. Scholarship fund amounts vary depending on the cost of the event. Examples of common events are below:

• 4-H Exploration Days
• 4-H Capitol Experience, Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp, Renewable Energy Camp
• Citizenship Washington Focus, National 4-H Summits, National 4-H Congress

4-H Event Scholarship Policy

Otsego County 4-H Council Scholarship Application

Otsego County 4-H Program Tractor Supply Company Scholarship Application

• To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
  • Promote the Paper Clover campaign.
  • Understand that scholarships may be limited based upon available funds.
  • Be an active 4-H youth member in Otsego County and regularly attend 4-H club meetings.
  • Understand that if the participant does not attend the event, the scholarship must be reimbursed to Otsego County 4-H and youth are ineligible for future 4-H scholarships.
  • At least 10 days before the event, return completed application to:

• • After the event, write and send (or deliver) a personal thank you card to the Tractor Supply Store in your area.

Otsego County 4-H Program Tractor Supply Company Scholarship Application

Otsego County 4-H Youth Leaders Association Advisory Board Scholarship Application

• To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
  • Be an active 4-H youth member or volunteer in Otsego County.
  • Have a financial need that limits the ability to participation without assistance.
  • Only receive a maximum of 4 scholarships per year, scholarships may be limited based upon available funds.
  • Before the Event: Return completed application to:

Scholarships for College and Post-Secondary Education

A variety of college scholarships are available from Michigan 4-H. To view the current list of college scholarships, visit the site 

Otsego Council Scholarships for High School Seniors 

Statewide Opportunities

4-H Scholarships & Recognition Program

If there is a need to seek a scholarship to cover the costs of programming, contact the Otsego County Program Coordinator, Geep Charlebois at charleb7@msu.edu or call 989-731-0272.