The St. Croix County 4-H Leaders Association Educational Scholarships are awarded to 4-Her’s based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance, community engagement, and future educational goals.

NEW in 2023 – St. Croix County 4-H Trade Education Scholarship – The Leaders Association will now be also granting scholarships specifically for those pursuing a career in the trades.  Trades careers could include, but are not limited to welding, construction, plumbing, carpentry, electrician, etc.

The Betty Jean Utecht Forgivable Loan is specific to the field of nursing. The Forgivable Loan is awarded to 4-Her’s based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance, community engagement, and future educational goals. This loan is renewable with an annual application. A 4-H member may apply for both the Betty Jean Utecht Forgivable Loan and a St. Croix County 4-H Leaders Association Scholarship.

All applications must be sent (see specific details in the application) to Sky Holt at sky.holt@wisc.edu no later than Friday, March 31, 2023 at 5:00pm. Late applications cannot be considered. The application requirements represent what youth may be asked to submit when applying for jobs. We encourage applicants to treat this process as if applying for employment.

• St. Croix County 4-H Educational Scholarship Application 2023:   2023 Scholarship Description Application FINAL 2023.01.29
• St. Croix County 4-H TRADE Education Scholarship Application 2023:  2023 TRADE Education Scholarship Description Application FINAL 2023.01.29
• Betty Utecht Forgivable Loan Application 2023 (for the field of nursing):  2023 Betty Utecht Forgivable Loan Application FINAL 2023.01.29
• Kaila Fouks 4-H Memorial Scholarship (pursuing a career in dairy science) – Pls submit application following the same format and timeline as the SCC 4-H Educational Scholarship. This scholarship is sponsored by Willow River Elementary School and the Family & Friends of Kaila Fouks.  
• Dairy Scholarship (sponsored by the Dairy Project) – This scholarship follows a different application process than those mentioned above.  (contact Cindy Schultz at schultzdairy@hotmail.com for complete information and the application) Due May 1