Scholarships

4-H BC offers a variety of scholarships to support members in pursuing their post-secondary education. These scholarships recognize leadership, dedication, and achievements in 4-H, providing financial assistance for studies in agriculture, science, business, and more.

📅 Applications open March 14th and close April 15th, 2025.

How to Complete a Successful Scholarship Application

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 members

    Members from all other 4-H BC Districts and 4-H BC Regions.

  • Annie Zylman Agricultural Memorial Fund

    Number of Awards: One

    Value: $900

    Field of Study: Any

    School Type: University, Technical/Vocational, or Trade

  • 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

  • Wim Zylman Agricultural Memorial Fund

    Number of Awards: One

    Value: $900

    Field of Study: Agriculture Diploma Program

    School Type: University, Technical/Vocational, or Trade

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 4-H British Columbia Foundation Scholarship

    Number of Awards: One

    Value: $1,000

    Field of Study: Any

    School Type: University, Technical/Vocational, or Trade

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.