January 14, 2022 - 4:01pm -- green.84@osu.edu

Scholarship & Achievement Award Deadlines

  • January 28, 2022, is the DEADLINE State and County Achievement forms to be turned in!! 
  • February 15, 2022, is the State 4-H Scholarship Deadline.
MARCH 1, 2022, IS THE COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE!.  IF YOU NEED HELP OR HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FORMS PLEASE CONTACT TRACY AT WINTERS.5@OSU.EDU OR CALL 740-446-7007.

OHIO 4-H ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

2022 Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Application (Word) (PDF)

2021: Ohio 4-H Achievement Record State Workshop (Flyer)

*Note: An informational session was held on October 3. via Zoom. Email Sarah Longo (longo.79@osu.edu) to request the recording and any accompanying materials.

National 4-H Dairy Conference 
Ohio Township Association 4-H Local Government Award
Ohio State Junior Fair Board

INSTRUCTIONS & DETAILS FOR COMPLETING STATE 4-H ACHIEVEMENT AWARD APPLICATIONS

2021 Eligibility Requirements & State 4-H Achievement Criteria
Creating a Winning Achievement Record
Photo Page Helpful Hints
My 4-H Record Book
Sample Action Verbs
Achievement Record Section Suggestions

OHIO 4-H AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS RECIPIENTS

2021 Achievement Award Recipients
2021 Ohio 4-H Scholarship Recipients

OHIO STATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIPS

For information and the application for scholarships given by the Ohio State Fair, go to ohiostatefair.com/scholarships/

FOR QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT ALLEN AUCK

Ohio 4-H State Scholarships 

Ohio 4-H recognizes and rewards individual excellence, whether it is in project work, leadership, citizenship, or community service. Ohio 4-H Scholarships were established in 1976 in order to help young people become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. There are currently 36 statewide 4-H scholarships being offered. In addition to these scholarships, individual counties may also offer county-based scholarships. Please check with your County Extension Office for a listing of county scholarships. 

CRITERIA, INSTRUCTIONS, AND APPLICATION

In addition to personal information, before beginning this 4-H Scholarship Application please make sure you have the following items available.

  • Academic honors you have received
  • If you are or will be an Ohio State student, your OSU username.# and ID# can be found on your receipt of admission application email
  • Information about your current or anticipated college or university (name, city, state)
  • Intended academic major
  • Detailed information about your major 4-H leadership roles; you should know the names of the roles, the years, level(s), duties and accomplishments
  • Detailed information about major 4-H honors that you have received
  • Information about your educational, career, or personal goals and what impact 4-H has had on those ambitions
  • Personal statement explaining why a 4-H scholarship would be important to you achieving a college education AND how 4-H has contributed to your personal development, leadership, and other skills and to your likely success in life

College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences scholarship information and online application

College of Education and Human Ecology scholarship application information 

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF OHIO 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
FOR QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT ALLEN AUCK

Ways to Track Your 4H Career

My 4H Career Record Book Word PDF (14 Page Format)

4H Youth Development Activity Record Word PDF(1 Page Format)

Simple Action Verbs used for Scholarship Applications

Creating a Winning Achievement Record Resource

The 2022 Ohio State Fair Scholarship Application ( Due April ??, 2022)

The applicant must be a high school junior or senior, or a graduate continuing their education at an accredited institution. They must reside in the State of Ohio and must have been an active participant in the Ohio State Fair Junior Division and their local County Fair. Applicant must be eligible to be a participant in Junior Fair (not older than 19 years as of January 1, 2020) and still be eligible to show at their County Fair and the Ohio State Fair. All questions on the application form must be answered to be considered for an award. High school and/or college transcript must be attached, along with copies of ACT and/or sat scores. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Please mail completed applications, along with a photo to Ohio State Fair Scholarship Committee, Agriculture Department,717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 2022. Applications will be judged on the following basis:

Scholastic Standing 25%, Citizenship and Leadership 25%, Ohio State Fair Participation 30%, County Fair Participation 20%