Experiences, Awards, and Scholarships – The Iowa County 4-H Leaders Association offers funding to help offset some of the costs associated with attending a state or national 4-H trip or experience. Other opportunities include the Key Award, the highest honor a 4-H member can receive (given to outstanding 4-H members each year in 9th grade or older with three years enrollment in 4-H and one year in the youth leadership project) and the Graduating Scholarship, a scholarship for members who are graduating from the 4-H program.

In order to be considered for funding, the applicant must be a member of Iowa County 4-H, must have completed a record book in the previous year (club 4-H leaders will be contacted to verify record books), and must complete an application. There are two application links below: one for younger members who would like to attend state-based experiences (such as Art Camp and Art Beat), and one for older youth for the larger trips, Key Award, and Graduating Scholarship.

Experience Scholarship Application

Google Form Application Link: https://forms.gle/tS9VLFZ82HPQKnSq6

Experience Scholarship Rubric- PDF (207 KB)

Older Youth Travel Experiences, Awards, and Scholarships Application

Google Form Application Link: https://forms.gle/q4MGEQXoR8DajwKB7

Older Youth Opportunities Rubric – PDF (423 KB)

Volunteer Award Nominations:

Volunteer Nomination Form – 10 years and Under – PDF Version (123 KB)

Volunteer Nomination Form – 10 years and Under – Word Version (59 KB)

Volunteer Nomination Form – Over 10 Years – PDF Version (123 KB)

Volunteer Nomination Form – Over 10 Years – Word Version (59 KB)

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Other Scholarship Opportunities Available to Iowa County 4-H Members

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State 4-H Awards

NEW – STATE TOP 10 PROGRAM
Key Award winners represent the best of the best in Wisconsin 4-H and we want to elevate this
award to the next level. County Key Award winners will have the opportunity to apply for a state
level Key Award competition. All applicants will receive a state award and be invited to an award
ceremony. 

From these applicants the state will choose the Top 10 Key Award recipients annually. The Top 10
winners will be highlighted via media / social media (including picture and bio) and will receive a
special state award.


Qualifications:
Must have received a county Key Award within the last two 4-H years. Example: 2023-2024 or
2024-2025
How to Apply:

County winners can apply by submitting the following materials by August 1 of the current 4-H
year.
● Application Form
● Cover Letter and Resume addressing applicants
o Membership / Club Experience
o 4-H Projects
o 4-H Activities
o Leadership
o Personal development
o County 4-H /Community Involvement
● Photo (to use for media release)
● Short Bio (half page to be used for media release)
● Completed Essay Questions


Applicants will use 4-HOnline to apply for the State Key Award. All materials must be uploaded
to the site in a PDF format. 

All application materials will be scored by a team of staff using the enclosed scoring rubric. The
team will then choose the top 20 youth to participate in an interview where the top 10 will be
chosen. Interviews will take place virtually. 

Winners will be selected and announced by November 1. Award presentation will occur at Fall
Forum.

Applicants will complete both essay questions. If you wish, you can submit a
video answering the essay questions instead of writing. Keep answers to one
page or less per question. If you are submitting a video please keep answers to
one minute or less.

QUESTIONS



How has your 4-H experience influenced an area of the Thriving model (sparks,
belonging, relationships, or engagement)?

Share with us your favorite 4-H memory. Why will you never forget it?



NEW- STATE 4-H VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Wisconsin 4-H wants to highlight and reward our vast group of statewide volunteers. No matter
the role or time they give each volunteer is amazing and our programs would not be the same
without them. Three new awards have been developed to recognize outstanding volunteers in
your county programs.
● Emerging Volunteer of the Year – 1-5 years of service
● Outstanding Club Leader of the Year
● Outstanding Project Leader of the Year


Qualifications:
● Must be an active 4-H volunteer
● Must be current on all required volunteer trainings and background checks
● Selection is based on the evaluation of the volunteer around the Thriving Models:
o Sparks
o Belonging
o Relationships
o Engagement
How to Apply:
● Application Form
● Photo (to use for media release)
● Completed Essay Question
● Short Bio (to use for media release)
● Letter of Recommendation (from another volunteer, youth member, Extension staff member)
Applicants will use 4-HOnline to apply for the State 4-H Volunteer Awards. All materials must be
uploaded to the site in a PDF format.
All application materials will be scored by a team of staff using the enclosed scoring rubric. The
team will then choose the winners.


Winners will be selected and announced by November 1. Award presentation will occur at Fall
Forum. 

Application Deadline: August 1




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