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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.

Franklin & Louise Nash Memorial Scholarship

Applicant must be currently enrolled in Fremont County 4-H or a senior in high school who has completed their 4-H eligibility because of age. Applicant must have made a valuable contribution to the Fremont County 4-H program. Scholarship amount will be $1000.00.

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

Oscar Green Memorial Scholarship

The Oscar Green Memorial 4-H Scholarship will be given in honor of Oscar Green, prominent Fremont County rancher and community member, 4-H grandfather and 4-H supporter.
This scholarship, in the amount of $500.00, 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.

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, 2022, through March 1, 2023.

Scholarship recipients will be announced by early May 2023. 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, 2024.