Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarships are SCHOLARSHIPS awarded each year to applicants based on their academic record, 4-H experience, and financial need (for scholarships for which it is a required criterion). The Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Program is conducted by the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation.

Grade Level/Age
High School Senior
Deadline
Organization
Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation
Contact
Eligibility Requirements

Be a United States citizen. If the applicant’s transcript reflects a place of birth other than the United States, proof of naturalization must be provided with the scholarship application.

Be a Texas resident.

Be scheduled to graduate from a Texas High School (public, private, or home) during the 2023-2024 school year

 

Applicants must complete a 2024-2025 FAFSA Application by January 31st to be eligible for consideration for a Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship. 

  • In the FAFSA section in the Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship application, applicants will input a “0” for the EFC box.
  • In the FAFSA upload spot, applicants will upload a screenshot of their FAFSA account dashboard that shows their form is in review, submission date, and name of applicant.
  • If applicants already have their report back from FAFSA, they can input it in the appropriate spots.
  • If applicants have not received their FAFSA report back by the February 15th deadline, they need to follow the instructions above using their FAFSA submission confirmation.