Many Lancaster County 4‑H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Friday, Jan. 3. Forms are available at http://go.unl.edu/4has and the Extension office. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Families and club leaders are encouraged to submit photos related to award application accomplishments to http://go.unl.edu/Lan4HPic by Jan. 3. These photos may be used in the multimedia presentation at Achievement Celebration.
AWARDS
• Lancaster County 4‑H Community Service Awards — based on number of hours of community service through 4‑H.
• Lancaster County 4‑H Council Leadership Award — youth in grades 10‑12 who show outstanding qualities in servant leadership.
• Lancaster County Outstanding 4‑H Member Award — an individual 14 years of age or older who has excelled in their involvement with 4‑H.
• Lancaster County Meritorious Service to 4‑H Award — individuals or organizations who have exhibited consistent and strong support of 4‑H.
• Nebraska 4-H Achievement Application — two versions: junior for ages 8–14 (county only) and senior for ages 15–18 (county and state). The senior application is utilized to select delegates for National 4‑H Conference and 4‑H Congress, as well as Nebraska 4‑H Foundation scholarships.
• 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
• 4‑H Council — up to twelve $700 scholarships.
• 4‑H Teen Council — up to five $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 4‑H Foundation Scholarships — several statewide Nebraska 4‑H scholarships (applications are via the 4‑H Achievement Application).
• Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship (note: deadline is Saturday, Nov. 30).