Many Lancaster County 4‑H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Jan. 3. Forms are available at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/clubs/awards. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.
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 Awards — youth in grades 10–12 who show outstanding qualities in servant leadership.
• Lancaster County Outstanding 4‑H Member Award(s) — individuals 14 years of age or older who have 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 — encourages 4‑H’ers ages 8–18 to engage in a variety of programs, projects and activities. Youth can progress from Level 1–6.
• Nebraska 4‑H Dog Achievement Program — encourages 4‑H dog handlers ages 8–18 to engage in a variety of dog-related opportunities. Youth may progress from Level 1–4.
• 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 4‑H scholarships (applications are via the 4‑H Achievement Application).
• Nebraska Association of Fair Managers Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship — two $500 scholarships (note: deadline is Nov. 30).