Statewide Opportunities and Contests
Achievement Application
- Due November 30th - County Level
- The Nebraska 4-H Annual Achievement Application form may be used by 4-H’ers ages 8–18 as a record of your 4-H activities. Applications from 15–19-year old’s may qualify for National 4-H Conference and 4-H Congress by checking these options on the application. The Annual Achievement Application has replaced the Career Portfolio. Visit https://4h.unl.edu/achievement-application to access the application and learn more about opportunities. E-mail completed applications to the extension office at saunders-county@unl.edu.
- All county-level submissions earn scholarships towards Saunders County 4-H activities.
- State-Level Applications Due TBD - State-level applications must be emailed to 4HAchieves@unl.edu. Files should be labeled with the applicants last name, first name, and county. For example: "Walker Robin Saunders.pdf".
State-Eligible Applications
- Senior Achievement Applications (active 4-H members, ages 15-18 as of December 31 of the current year) will be accepted for state-level awards and recognition.
- State-Elgible applicants may apply to be delegates for National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Conference as well as be considered for Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships.
- Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarship applicants will need to complete an additional section titled "Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarships."
- The complete Achievement Application will serve as the Scholarship Application for scholarships found at ne4hfoundation.org/scholarships.
- Scholarship applicants will need to note on their Achievement Application which scholarships they are applying for. Current transcripts and ACT/SAT scores need to be submitted with the Achievement Application.
- Nebraska Delegate applicants will need to complete an additional section titled "Representing Nebraska 4-H."
Resources for completing your Annual Achievement Application:
- Complete Applications include:
- Designation of Awards and Program Area of Submission
- "About Me" page
- "My Experience" pages - Maximum of 4 pages, 12 point font, single-spaced.
- Delegate Applicants - "Representing Nebraska 4-H" page - an additional fifth page is allowed for youth wishing to apply as a delegate for the National 4-H Conference or National 4-H Congress.
- Scholarship Applicants - "Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarship" - must complete this additional section and attach a copy of current transcripts, and ACT/SAT scores.
Clover Kid Record Book
- Due November 30th - County Level
- Form (PDF) (Fillable PDF)
- Turn in to the office either by mail or email to Saunders-County@unl.edu
- All submissions earn scholarships towards Saunders County 4-H activities.
Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover Program
- Due November 30th - County Level
- The Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover Program recognizes the accomplishments of 4-H'ers ages 8-18. Youth can progress from Level 1 up to Level 6. At the beginning of the 4-H year, youth choose goals from a provided list and at the end of the 4-H year, fill out a report which documents their accomplishments. Nebraska Extension in Saunders County presents certificates and pins for levels 1–5. Level 6 recipients will be presented a certificate and diamond clover pin by the state 4-H office. Learn more at Nebraska 4-H Diamond Clover Web site.
- Turn in to the office either by mail or email to Saunders-County@unl.edu
- All submissions earn scholarships towards Saunders County 4-H activities.
4-H Communication Events
- 2024 Saunders County Communication Contest - Date TBD
- Register here for Prepared Speech, PSA, Illustrated Presentations
- Guide to Making Great Speeches (pdf)
- Judging Sheet for Prepared Speeches (pdf)
- PSA Guide (pdf)
- Judging Scoresheet for PSAs (pdf)
- Guide to presentation (pdf)
- Judging Scoresheet for Presentation (pdf)
- Premier Communication Event Information June 23, 2023 at East Campus in Lincoln
4-H Plant & Insect Identification Contests
- Thursday, June 29th 2023 - Columbus NE
- Grass & Weed ID
- Entomology ID
- Horticulture Judging & ID
- Tree ID
Scholarships
- Saunders County 4-H Council Senior Scholarship - (PDF) (WORD) Due March 1 to Extension Office
- Saunders County Livestock Association Scholarship - Due March 1 to Extension Office
- 4S Goat Expo Scholarship - Due August 20, 2021
- Martha & Don Romeo Scholarship - Due November 30, 2022 to the Saunders County Extension Office - One male and one female finalist will be selected for Saunders County
- AKSARBEN FOUNDATION
- UNL ANIMAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT - Scholarships & Financial Aid
- 4-H Youth in Action - Scholarship Due March 27th, 2023
- Women In Ag Conference Scholarship - Due 2/1/2023