4-H Grants/Scholarships
Governor's Agricultural Excellence Award (NIFA Grant) - submit application by March 1, 2021 deadline extended until April 1, 2021
National 4-H Youth in Action Awards - due March 28, 2022
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, 2021
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 extended to February 5, 2022).
Diamond Clover Award Program - due September 15
Livestock Achievement Program - applications due June 15th and reports are due August 10. Award recipients will receive recognition at the Nebraska State Fair.
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)
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 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.
For a list and description of all state recognition/awards opportunities available for individuals and clubs visit Nebraska 4-H Awards & Recognition
College Scholarships
Nebraska 4-H Foundation Senior Scholarships - due January 15, 2022 (extended to February 5) using the Annual Achievement Application (view for list of all state 4-H scholarships available)
National 4-H Youth in Action Awards - due March 28, 2022
Animal Science: Inspiring Your Future Scholarship Competition - $5000 scholarship for student enrolled in animal science program at UNL, enter by January 7, 2022
CASNR Change Maker Competition - submit 2-minute video, on how you want to make a difference in the world, by February 1, 2022 for chance to win $1000 CASNR Scholarship
Jarvis Memorial Scholarship - for females attending UNL and residing at Love Memorial Cooperative Residence Hall; application due March 15, 2022
Cedar County 4-H Council Senior Scholarship - due April 1, 2022
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship - $10,000 scholarship, application deadline April 1, 2022
Independent Professional Seed Association - Agricultural Degree Scholarships - $2000 scholarships, application deadline extended to March 31, 2021
Norfolk Beef Expo Scholarship - due October 15, 2021
Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship Application - due November 30, 2021 (*pdf fillable file - 7 pages)