Scholarship Opportunity

Keely Drummond-Schearer Memorial Scholarship

Offered by Cascade County 4-H

The Keely Drummond-Schearer Memorial Scholarship supports a Cascade County 4-H member pursuing postsecondary or vocational education who has significant experience in horse, lamb, or competitive animal-showmanship projects.

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RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, Trade School Student

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Application Timeline

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2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Have been a Cascade County 4-H member at the time of high school graduation.
  • Have been active for at least two years in either Horse or Lamb projects, OR have been a Grand Champion Intermediate or Senior Round Robin Showman with any 4-H animal species.
  • Be enrolled in a postsecondary education program or trade/vocational school at the time of application.

Requirements

  • Complete the scholarship application.
  • Submit an official high school transcript.
  • Write a 300–700 word essay discussing your 4-H journey, projects, future plans, and the impact of 4-H on your goals.
  • Submit a 30-second to one-minute video explaining how you would promote 4-H to future generations.
  • Submit two letters of reference.
  • Provide proof of postsecondary or vocational enrollment.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the application.
  2. 2Write the required 300–700 word essay.
  3. 3Record the required 30–60 second 4-H promotional video.
  4. 4Obtain two references.
  5. 5Attach your official transcript and proof of enrollment.
  6. 6Submit all materials by March 31.

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