Scholarships
Applications for 2025 4-H BC Provincial Scholarships are now open.
To apply, complete an online scholarship application at https://www.4hbc.ca/scholarships. You will be automatically considered for all scholarships that you meet the eligibility requirements for. The annual deadline to submit your scholarship application is Midnight (PT), April 15.
Check out our Scholarship Application Guide or 4-H BC Scholarship video for information on how to complete a successful scholarship application.
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BC Youth in Agriculture Foundation Scholarship
Number of Awards: Two
Value: $2,000
Field of Study: Any
School Type: University
Priority given to active participants of 4-H BC Program both at the club and district level as well as showing a commitment to participating in 4-H BC Provincial Programs.
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Saanich Fruit Growers' Association Scholarship
Number of Awards: One
Value: $2,000
Field of Study: Any
School Type: University, Technical/Vocational, or Trade
Priority will be given to students enrolled in an agriculture program.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS:
Number of Awards: Two
Value: $1,000
Field of Study: Any
School Type: University, Technical/Vocational, or Trade
Priority will be given to students enrolled in an agriculture program.
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Nancy Loreth Memorial Scholarship
Number of Awards: One
Value: $500
Field of Study: Any
School Type: University, Technical/Vocational, or Trade
Priority given to applicants with a farming background enrolling in an agricultural program.
Priority Based on location will be given in the following order:
- Prince George District 4-H members
-Central Interior Region 4-H members -Yellowhead West Region 4-H membersMembers from all other 4-H BC Districts and 4-H BC Regions.
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Annie Zylman Agricultural Memorial Fund
Number of Awards: One
Value: $900
Field of Study: Any
School Type: University, Technical/Vocational, or Trade
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Richard Fatt Memorial Scholarship
Number of Awards: Two
Value: $4,000
Field of Study: Any Field of Agriculture
School Type: University, Technical/Vocational, or Trade
Priority will be given to first-time applicants planning to take a full-time course load annually and enrolling in an agriculture program, followed by applicants taking educational training in support of agriculture.
Priority based on location will be given in the following order:
-South Malahat District 4-H members
-Vancouver Island Region 4-H members
Members from all other 4-H BC Districts and 4-H BC Regions
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Wim Zylman Agricultural Memorial Fund
Number of Awards: One
Value: $900
Field of Study: Agriculture Diploma Program
School Type: University, Technical/Vocational, or Trade
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Chernoff Family Foundation Scholarships
Number of Awards: Three
Value: $5,000
Field of Study: Any
School Type: University
Other Criteria: At least 2 years of consecutive study is required.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS:
Number of Awards: Five
Value: $2,000
Field of Study: Any
School Type: University
Other Criteria: At least 2 years of consecutive study is required.
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Deep Creek Dairy 4-H Alumni Scholarship
Number of Awards: One
Value: $1,000
Field of Study: Agri-Foods Program at a Qualifying Institution
School Type: University, Technical/Vocational, or Trade
Priority given to first-time applicants with a farming background enrolled in an agricultural program.
Priority based on location will be given in the following order:
(1) Deep Creek 4-H Club members
(2) Salmon Arm 4-H District members
(3) Kamloops-Okanagan 4-H Region members
(4) Members from all other 4-H BC Districts and 4-H BC Regions
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4-H British Columbia Foundation Scholarship
Number of Awards: One
Value: $1,000
Field of Study: Any
School Type: University, Technical/Vocational, or Trade
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Aubrey & Barabra Searle 4-H Scholarship
Number of Awards: One
Value: $1,000
Field of Study: Trades, technical or diploma courses in any field of study
School Type: University, Technical/Vocational, or Trade
Priority given to applicants planning to take a full-time course load annually.
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BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation Teacher Scholarship
Number of Awards: One
Value: $1,000
Field of Study: Teacher Education Program
School Type: University
• Has been a 4-H BC member within the last six years.
• Is enrolled or planning to be enrolled in a university Teacher Education Program in BC.
• Shows a strong interest in using agriculture to teach their chosen subjects or grade level(s).
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BC Purebred Sheep Breeders’ Association 4-H Scholarship
Number of Awards: One
Value: $500
Field of Study: Any
School Type: University, Technical/Vocational, or Trade
• Must have been a 4-H member in a Sheep/Lamb project within the last two years.
• Must have achieved at least two out of the last three years in a 4-H Sheep/Lamb project in BC.