On this page you will find the local Commodity Scholarships and Royalty applications that have been made available to us as of February 19, 2026. They are posted here on this page to better serve the community's access to this information.  The OSU Extension in Hardin County office will try to answer all questions and concerns or we may direct you to commodity group contacts.

Please pay close attention to deadlines and check back regularly for further announcements.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Sheep - https://go.osu.edu/26sheepscholarship - Due February 20

Pork - https://go.osu.edu/26porkscholarship - Due March 6

Beef - https://go.osu.edu/26beefscholarship- Due March 20

Horse - https://go.osu.edu/26horsescholarship- Due March 20

Goat - https://go.osu.edu/26goatscholarship - Due March 27 

Dairy - https://go.osu.edu/26dairyscholarship - Due April 17

 

ROYALTY:

Lamb and Wool Ambassador - https://go.osu.edu/26lambwoolambassador -Due February 20

Poultry King & Queen - https://go.osu.edu/26poultryroyalty - Due February 27

Pork Industry Senior Ambassador (15-19 year olds, male or female) - https://go.osu.edu/26srporkambassador - Due March 6

Pork Industry Junior Ambassador (11-14 year olds, male or female) - https://go.osu.edu/26jrporkambassador - Due March 6

Horse King & Queen and Prince & Princess - https://go.osu.edu/26horseroyalty - Due March 20

Goat King & Queen and Prince & Princess - https://go.osu.edu/26goatroyalty - Due March 27

Rabbit King & Queen and Prince & Princess - TBA in July with an August deadline

 

Any questions about the application process can be directed to the Hardin County Extension Office at 419-674-2297.