The Iowa 4-H Foundation announces the 2023 scholarship programs for 4‑H’ers attending or planning to attend college fall 2023. The current program offers 90 scholarships worth $100,000. The various awards range in amounts from $250 to $5,000.  Some of the scholarships are open to students pursuing any field of study, while others are open to students pursuing specific degrees in agriculture, food and nutrition, ag business, animal science, and journalism.  Former Iowa 4-H’ers and current 4-H’ers graduating from high school are eligible applicants. The majority of the scholarships will be awarded to students attending Iowa State University.  Some scholarships are also available to students planning to attend another Iowa Regent University, Iowa private college, or Iowa community college. Washington County residents are strongly encouraged to apply for the Orscheln Scholarship, which is only offered to youth with an Orscheln store in their home county. It is a $1000.00 scholarship. There is an online application form to apply for all 90 scholarships applicants select. You can find the link to the scholarships with this news story at KCIIradio.com. Recommendation letters are also done online. All applications must be completed online no later than March 1st. For more information contact the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811.