Ginger Kopfer
County Extension Agent | 4-H Youth Development
Kansas 4-H youth have been recognized as recipients of the State 4-H Scholarship and the Vanier Family Scholarship for the 2026–27 academic year. In total, 68 State 4-H Scholarships and five Vanier Family Scholarships were awarded, with combined funds totaling over $392,000.
Both scholarships are made possible through the generosity of donors to the Kansas 4-H Foundation. This year, 205 youth applied for the State 4-H Scholarship, and 115 applied for the Vanier Family Scholarship.
Geary County 4-H members who received scholarships are:
Kourtney Dibben: June Beaver 4-H Scholarship
Gracie Erichsen: Vanier Family Scholarship Renewal
Clara Gfeller: Roger E. Regnier 4-H Scholarship and Vanier Family Scholarship