For a list and description of all state recognition/awards opportunities available for individuals and clubs visit Nebraska 4-H Awards & Recognition
UNL Campus Visit Grants - campus visit reservation booked by December 4, 2019
Nebraska 4-H Foundation Senior Scholarships - due January 15, 2021 using the new Annual Achievement Application (view for list of all state 4-H scholarships available)
Teachers Scholars Academy Scholarship - application due February 1, 2020
Governor's Agricultural Excellence Award (NIFA Grant) - email application by March 1, 2020
Jarvis Memorial Scholarship - for females attending UNL and residing at Love Memorial Cooperative Residence Hall; application due March 15, 2021
Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards (NACEB) Scholarship - $1000 scholarship for student entering CASNR or CEHS at UNL; application due March 16, 2020
Independent Professional Seed Association - Agricultural Degree Scholarships - $2000 scholarships, application deadline extended to April 30, 2020
4-H Council Senior Scholarship - due April 1, 2020
February Nebraska 4-H Month Promotion Grant Application - due April 1
Nebraska State Summer Camp Scholarships - due before registering for the summer camp
Cedar County 4-H Council Project Grant - submit project application before any scheduled 4-H Council meeting. Summary of completed project due by September 15
4-H Council Activity Scholarship Application - due September 15 - scholarship for camp or educational activity attended (pdf file - 1 page)
Career Portfolio - If youth would like to keep a record of all their 4-H and community service activities, this is a good resource.
4-H Achievement Application - Cedar County Award Application due September 15, 2020
In addition to county & state projects awards, National 4-H Congress and National 4-H Conference recipents will be chosen from these applications (when submitted onto state by January 15).
Diamond Clover Award Program - due September 15
Nebraska 4-H Gives Back - must complete a major service-learning project to benefit community
Clubs of Excellence Award - due September 15
Or you may complete this combined Clubs of Excellence & officers form (this is a fillable form)
Outstanding 4-H Achievement & Service Awards - due September 15
Letter (*pdf - 1 page) Cover Sheet (*pdf - 1 page)
Criteria (*pdf - 2 pages) Evaluation (*pdf - 4 pages)
Norfolk Beef Expo Scholarship - due October 16, 2020
National 4-H Youth in Action Awards - due October 21, 2019
Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship Application - due December 2, 2019 (*pdf fillable file - 6 pages)
4-H Club of the Month Application - Any 4-H club can nominate themselves to be the "Club of the Month." Each month, a winner will receive a $50 cash card from the Nebraska 4-H Foundation and a certificate. Sponsored by Nebraska 4-H Foundation & Nebraska 4-H Ambassadors
FSA Youth Loan Program - Need a little assistance in starting an ag-related project (bucket calf, sheep, swine, seed, etc.) or business venture, check out this program available to help youth finance the many kinds of income-producing agricultural projects.