Scholarship & Achievement Award Deadlines

Feb 1st,2024 is the DEADLINE for State and County Achievement Forms
March 1, 2024, is the County 4-H Scholarship Deadline! 
If you need help or have questions regarding the forms please contact Erin at dailey.108@osu.edu or call 740-688-5026.

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


Gallia County Scholarships

Gallia County currently offers the following scholarships: Scholarships to be awarded (Please note scholarships offered could be amended without notice, all scholarships are based on donor participation.)

4- Year scholarships

The Vic and Mary Walker Niday Scholarship - $1,000/4yr.

Ohio Valley Bank Scholarship -$750.00/4yr.

Gallia County Ag. Society (Fair Board) Scholarship-$500.00/4yr.

Gallia County Agricultural Center Scholarship $500.00/4yr. (2 scholarships)

The Wiseman Agency Scholarship - $500.00/4yr. (2 scholarships)

The Brent and Teresa Eastman Family 4-H Scholarship - $500.00/4yr.

1 – Year scholarships

Gallia County 4-H Advisors Association scholarship- $500.00/1yr.

Gallia Co. Horse Committee - $500/1yr. - Must be active in the area of Equine at least 4 years including the last 2 years.

Lynn Angell – $500/1yr. – Prefer applicants be active in area of Sheep.

Gallia CARTEEN- $500/1yr. - Must be an active member of CARTEENs, including the last 2 years.

The Slone Family Scholarship in memory of Sheryl Slone - $500/1yr. Must have shown market livestock (Swine, Steer, Sheep or Goats) at least 1 year. (Preference given for Market Swine projects)

  • Students only need to fill out one scholarship application to be eligible for all the above scholarships

Students only need to fill out one scholarship application to be eligible for all the above scholarships


OHIO 4-H ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

OHIO 4-H OFFERS A VARIETY OF AWARDS AND OPPORTUNITIES AT THE STATE LEVEL

The links below contain information that will be helpful to 4-H members, parents, volunteer leaders, and County Extension Educators. The forms must be signed by the Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development before they are submitted. Please contact your county OSU Extension Office for deadlines.

Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Overview 

Ohio 4-H Achievement Awards

2023 Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Application (Word) (PDF)
2022: Ohio 4-H Achievement Record State Workshop

*Note: An informational session was held on October 2 via Zoom. Email Sarah Longo (longo.79@osu.edu) to request the recording and any accompanying materials.

NEW! National 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Leadership Institute  Click HERE for additional information

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

2023 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

2022 Achievement Award Recipients
2022 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

The 2024 Ohio State Fair Scholarship ONLINE Application (Due April 1, 2024)

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 active participant in the Ohio State Fair Junior Division and their local County Fair. Applicant must be eligible to be a participant in the 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%