Scholarships

To apply for these scholarships, Washington State 4-H members must:

• Be enrolled and approved as a 4-H member by March 1st;
• Accumulated at least two years of 4-H affiliation; and
• Be a senior in high school attending an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the fall.

The Washington State 4-H Dairy Endowment also offers two $500 scholarships. The Washington State Dairy Endowment Scholarship is due April 1st each year. The Dairy Endowment offers scholarships to present or former 4-H Dairy Project members – one for a high school senior and one for a current college student.

This scholarship is offered by the board members of the Washington State Junior Horse Show in recognition of the dedication Maravell Gonsioroski had for 4-H and for the many long hours she spent running the Washington State Junior Horse Show alongside Inez Walter. Maravell took over the show when Inez was reaching her elder years. Maravell later handed over the show to a committee, but was still active in assisting with the show board. The show has continued since 1936 and is an official Washington State Fair, funded by the Washington State Fairs Association.

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026

Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 (may be split between two applicants)

Maravell Gonsioroski Scholarship Application information and application can be found at the WSU Yakima Extension website.