Junior Fair Royalty
- Must be a current Defiance County high school freshman, sophomore, junior or senior
- Must be a member in good standing within their youth organization
- Must have an exhibit at this year’s Junior Fair
- Must appear for an interview
- Due: June 1, 2024
- Interviews: June 6, 2024 beginning at 6:00 pm
- Form: 2024 Junior Fair Royalty Application
Junior Fairboard
- Application for new applicants only.
- Must be in 6th grade to apply
- Due: February 15, 2024
- First Meeting/Interview will be Sat., February 24, 2024 at 9:00 am
- 2024 Junior Fairboard Dates
- On-line Application: 2024 Junior Fairboard Application
- Junior Fairboard Description
4-H Camp Counselor
- Must be a freshmen in high school and a 4-H member in good standing.
- Must complete the application, code of conduct, standards of behavior and health form
- References required for new applicants only
- Due: January 26, 2024
- First meeting – February 11, 2024 at 4:00 pm
- Camp Counselor Meeting Dates
- Form: On Line 4-H Camp Counselor Application
- Form: Reference Survey (new applicants only)
County Awards:
Defiance County Silver Tray (ages 16+) are presented to 4-H members, who have excelled in the home economics project areas. Home Economic Project Areas: Family Life, Child Care, Citizenship, Leadership, Health & Safety, Home Decorating, Home Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
- Form: 2024 4-H Achievement Form (fillable)
- Due: Jan 26, 2024
Award Trip Opportunities:
- Form: Achievement Record Form (fillable)
- Due: Jan 26, 2024
- https://ohio4h.org/awardsandscholarships
Citizenship Washington Focus (High School) Teens will learn about government, national events, national landmarks, citizenship and personal responsibility. Participants will stay at the Hyatt Regency in Bethesda.
- Cost: The total cost of the trip is approximately $1700. The youth participant will pay $400. Defiance County 4-H and the Endowment Fund will pay $1300.
- Dates: June TBA
- Due Date: Application due Jan 26, 2024
- Form: 2024 4-H Achievement Form (fillable)
- More details: https://www.ohio4h.org/families/just-teens/citizenship-washington-focus
State 4-H Leadership Camp (ages 15+) Teens will participate in a wide variety of programs on leadership skills, communication, and culture at 4-H Camp Ohio.
- Cost: Participant will pay $25. The rest of the costs are funded by the following sponsors: Nationwide, Farm Credit Mid-America and the Dorothy Long Miller 4-H Leadership Camp Fund.
- Dates: Dates: June 1-5, 2024
- Due Date: Application due Jan 26, 2024
- Form: 2024 4-H Achievement Form (fillable)
- More details: ohio4h.org/camp/leadership-camp
State 4-H Sea Camp (ages 15+) Held on Kelleys Island. Campers learn about one of Ohio’s most important resources: Lake Erie! You’ll be in, on, and around the water as you explore the science of the lake, learn marine‐ related skills, and discover the history and recreational uses of our great lake.
- Cost: Participant will pay $150 Defiance County 4-H and the Endowment Fund will pay $300
- Dates: July TBA
- Due Date: Application due Jan 26, 2024
- Form: 2024 4-H Achievement Form (fillable)
- More details: https://www.ohio4h.org/camp/sea-camp
State Achievement Awards:
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- Form: 2024 4-H Achievement Form (fillable)
- Due: Jan 26, 2024
These awards recognize achievements in specific 4-H project areas. Areas include: Beef, Citizenship & Community Service, Creative Arts, Clothing & Textiles, Communications, Companion Animals, Dairy, Environmental Sciences, Family Life & Child Development, Foods & Nutrition, Gardening & Horticulture, Health & Safety, Horse, Leadership, Goats, Llama Mechanical Engineering Sciences, Personal Development, Photography, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Shooting Sports, Swine, Woodworking, and Veterinary Science. Award recipients receive a trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia.
Defiance County & Ohio 4-H College Scholarships
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS:
Defiance County 4-H Endowment & Teen Leader Scholarship:
The Defiance County 4-H Advisory Council – Endowment Committee will select a recipient from the applications that meet the mandatory criteria. The purpose of the scholarship program is to financially assist and reward a college-bound high school 4-H senior who intends to further his/her education.
- Due: February 15, 2024
- Form: 2024 4H Endowment Teen Leader Scholarship fillable
- 4-H Endowment Award: Four $250 scholarships
- Teen Leader Award: Two $500 scholarships – must be member of 4-H Teen Leaders Club
Agricultural Scholarship:
The Defiance County 4-H Advisory Council – Endowment Committee will select a recipient from the applications that meet the mandatory criteria. The purpose of the scholarship program is to financially assist and reward a college-bound high school senior who intends to further his/her education in an agricultural field.: Applicant must be a current member of either Defiance County 4-H (enrolled in 2022) OR enrolled in a Defiance County High School FFA Chapter.
- Due: February 15, 2024
- Form: 2024 4H_FFA AG College Scholarship_fillable
- One $375 scholarship sponsored by the Defiance County 4-H Alumni Fund
4-H Alumni Scholarship:
Scholarship is for Defiance County 4-H Alumni who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. The 4-H Alumni Scholarship(s) is sponsored by the Defiance County 4-H Teen Leaders Club and will range from $250-$500.
- Must be a Defiance County 4-H alumni (not in 4-H) at least one year post high school
- Must be at least 19 years of age or older at time of application
- Currently enrolled in accredited college, university or community college
- Due: February 15, 2024
- Form: 2024 4H Alumni Scholarship_Fillable
Ohio 4-H Scholarships:
Link: https://ohio4h.org/families/just-teens/awards-scholarships/ohio-4-h-scholarships
Ohio State Fair Scholarships: https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/scholarshipshttps://ohiostatefair.com/