Many Lancaster County 4-H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Dec. 31. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4-H Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Forms are available at http://go.unl.edu/4has and the Extension office.
Lancaster County 4-H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Dec. 31. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County Achievement Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Forms are available at http://go.unl.edu/4has and the Extension office. If you have questions, contact Heather at heather.odoski@unl.edu or 402-441-7180.
AWARDS
Community Service Awards — based on number of hours of community service through 4-H.
National Leadership Award — recognizes youth ages 15–18 who strive to be their personal best.
Outstanding 4-H Member Award — an individual 14 years of age or older who has excelled in their involvement with the 4-H program.
Meritorious Service Award — individual or organization who has strongly supported 4-H.
Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application — this new form may be used as a record of 4-H activities. There are two versions, junior for ages 8–14 (county only) and senior for ages 15–18 (county and state).
Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover Program — recognizes the accomplishments of 4-H’ers ages 8–18, youth can progress from Level 1–6.
Nebraska 4-H Gives Back — a 4-H member or team completes a major service-learning project (over 100 hours of service).
Nebraska 4-H Club of Excellence — meet criteria outlined by the state 4-H office.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
For graduating high school seniors enrolled in the Lancaster County 4-H program.
4-H Council — up to twelve $700 scholarships.
4-H Teen Council — two $300 scholarships.
Lincoln Center Kiwanis — one $1,000 scholarship.
Dick Fleming Leadership & Communication Scholarship — one $250 scholarship to a 4-H’er who has excelled in leadership and communication through 4-H.
Lane Community 4-H Scholarship — one $200 scholarship to a 4-H’er attending Raymond Central High School.
Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship — Note: Deadline is Dec. 1.
Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships — Information will be posted at http://ne4hfoundation.org/recognition — deadline is March 15.