Allen L. and Richard H. Baker 4-H Scholarship

Requirements

1. Applicants must be present or former Pennsylvania 4-H members.
2. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at The Pennsylvania State University, at either the University Park Campus or a Commonwealth Campus. Note: Penn College of Technology is not considered a Commonwealth campus; therefore, applicants attending Penn College are not eligible for this award.
3. Freshmen who have satisfactorily completed one semester may apply.
4. Upperclassmen must have satisfactory scholastic standing to receive the award.
5. Preference will be given to students who plan to work with youth upon graduation.
6. The scholarship is only for undergraduate study.
7. One letter of recommendation from a 4-H leader, 4-H educator, high school, or college academic advisor is required. Letters should be emailed directly to Allison Ilgen at apb5616@psu.edu from the person providing the reference.

Important notes regarding the application:

8. Submitted applications cannot be edited. If an application is submitted and edits are required, a new application will need to be submitted.
9. Please review the requirements and questions carefully. Some questions are multi-part, so be sure to answer questions in their entirety
10. Text boxes will expand to accommodate answers (no minimum character allotment)
11. The scholarship is related to your 4-H experiences; answers should reflect and highlight those experiences.

Applying for the Scholarship

Scholarship Application

The entry deadline for the 2026 Baker Scholarship is May 15, 2026.

Important Note

Submitted applications cannot be edited. If an application is submitted and edits are required, a new application will need to be submitted.

Contact

State 4-H Office
The Pennsylvania State University
Email: apb5616@psu.edu
Phone: 814-863-3824