Richland County 4-H Awards & Scholarships Application Guide 2024
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4-H Awards
The 4-H Key Award and Leaders Plaque will be presented at the Annual 4-H Recognition Banquet. See the Richland County 4-H Awards & Scholarships Application Guide for more information on the application process for the following awards:
4-H Leaders Plaque
Recognizes 4-H members in grades 9 – 12 who have been active in their 4-H club and the Richland County 4-H program. The award is based on their project and activity involvement, leadership, and community service.
Key Award
Recognizes 4-H members based on their overall 4-H participation, including: projects, activities, leadership, and involvement in county/state 4-H programs. Personal development and community involvement are also considered in selection of the 4-H Key Award. Recipients must be in 11th – 12th grade or graduated from high school and still enrolled in 4-H. Additional requirements include participation in 4-H for a minimum of three years and has served as a youth leader for at least one year.
This is the highest award given to Wisconsin 4-H members.
4-H Educational Experiences
The Richland County 4-H Leaders Association provides funding to help cover the cost of state and national 4-H Educational Experiences.
Check out the Richland County 4-H Awards & Scholarships Guide for funding application information for the following programs:
American Spirit
East Coast, several locations
8 – 10th Grade
Funding application due mid-October
Citizenship Washington Focus
Washington DC
10 – 12th Grade
Funding application due mid- October
National 4-H Congress
Atlanta, GA
10 – 12th Grade
Funding application due March 15
Use the 4-H Educational Experiences Application Form to request funding for these 4-H programs:
Space Camp 4-H Missions in Space
Huntsville, AL
6 – 8th Grade
Funding application due mid-October
4-H Fall Forum
Green Lake, WI
7th Grade – Adults
Funding application due mid-October
Arts Camp
Upham Woods
Wisconsin Dells, WI
6 – 8th Grade
Funding application due mid-October
ArtBEAT!
Upham Woods
Wisconsin Dells, WI
3 – 5th Grade
Funding application due mid-October
4-H Summer Academy
UW-Madison campus
Madison, WI
Funding application due March 15
For a snapshot of the Wisconsin 4-H State & National Educational Experiences. For additional information and registration details for 4-H Educational Experiences, see the Wisconsin 4-H website.
Funding for 4-H International Travel programs will be considered based on the cost of the program and available funding. Requests to be made in-person at a 4-H Leaders Association meeting. Contact the Extension Office to be added to the agenda.
Scholarships
The Richland County 4-H Leaders Association awards scholarships to 4-H members to attend post-secondary education. See the Richland County 4-H Awards & Scholarships Application Guide for information on how to apply.
You will find links to these additional local scholarships on the Richland County Extension website at: https://richland.extension.wisc.edu/scholarships/
| Buena Anderson 4-H Clothing Scholarship | Meat Animal Sale Scholarship |
| Richland County Beef Producers Scholarship | Golden Gallon Scholarship |
Looking for MORE scholarships? Contact Karleen Craddock, 4-H Extension Educator at karleen.craddock@wisc.edu for a list of state and national ag-related scholarships.
