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The Fremont County Extension office provides assistance and programs for citizens in five main areas: Agriculture, Horticulture, Family and Consumer Science, Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Programs.

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D Boughan Scholarship

The David Boughan Memorial 4-H Scholarship will be given in honor of David Boughan, a former 4-H member.
This scholarship, in the amount of $350.00, is offered to a graduating senior
active in the Fremont County 4-H program. Funds may be used at any accredited institution of higher learning. The scholarship may be used for tuition and/or other educational expenses.

Fremont County Cattlewomen Memorial Scholarship

The Fremont County Cattlewomen Memorial Scholarship(s) provides
financial assistance to a Fremont County boy or girl who comes from an
Agricultural background such as family farming and ranching experiences in 4-H, FFA, community gardens etc. Students should be planning to attend an accredited university, college or trade school. Award amount is $1000.00

Colorado 4-H Foundation Scholarship

As part of the Office of Engagement & Extension, Colorado 4-H awards scholarships annually to outstanding youth who have actively engaged in Colorado 4-H clubs for at least 3 years. The scholarship process is competitive and open from October 1, 2025, through March 15, 2026.

Scholarship recipients will be announced by early May 2026. There are opportunities available for a variety of students, including for those attending CSU or other universities, trade school, junior colleges, transfer students, and continuing students

Jonathan Marr Scholarship

One $500.00 scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior 4-H Member who has been enrolled in Shooting Sports for a minimum of four years. This scholarship is intended to assist individuals entering a postsecondary vocational or technical field, such as welding, carpentry, mechanics, etc. Applicants will need to submit three letters of recommendation. One from their Extension 4-H Agent, one from their County 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator or Coach and one from a non-relative adult. Each applicant will also need to provide an essay on what they have done in 4-H, what they have learned or gained from being involved in 4-H, why they are applying and what they plan to do in the future. A committee comprised of 4-H shooting sport instructors and Marr family members will determine the recipient. Please send all required materials listed above to Margaret Marr at 7108 Highway 34, Yuma, Colorado 80759. All required materials are due no later than April 1, 2026.

Delores-Comstock Scholarship

Deloris Comstock has been a staple in the Fremont County Community as an educator, a 4-H Club leader, and as a Fremont County Fair Board Member. Deloris began her 4-H journey in 1958 when her dad Ralph Taylor started the Four Mile 4-H Club. In 1964, Deloris took over her club where she has remained a leader since. Deloris was honored by Fremont County 4-H in 2023 with the Coveted 60-year pin and was selected as a state winner of the Salute to 4-H Award. Deloris has supported countless kids through their 4-H careers establishing a tradition in not only her family but other families as well. She has touched so many lives in the Fremont County Community and will continue to do so as we present these scholarships in her honor. Scholarships in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded to multiple applicants based on funds available each year. Funds may be used at any accredited institution of higher learning. The scholarship may be used for tuition and/or other educational expenses. Applicants will complete the application and will be interviewed by a committee of three Fremont County Fair Board members. Interviews will typically take place before the April Fair Board meeting on the second Tuesday of the month.

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