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 packet. There are two application packets: 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 packet: 

Experience Scholarship Packet – PDF Version (245 KB)

Experience Scholarship Packet – Word Version (45 KB)

Older Youth Travel Experiences, Awards, and Scholarships application packet:

2024-25 Older Youth Opportunities Packet – PDF Version (377 KB)

2024-25 Older Youth Opportunities Packet – Word Version (145 KB)

Sample Cover Letter and Resume – PDF Version (192 KB)

Sample Cover Letter and Resume – Word Version (27 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

2025 HCE Scholarship Application

The Iowa County Association for Home and Community Education (HCE) will award two $300 scholarships to students planning to enroll or presently enrolled full-time in two or more years of post-secondary education in a program that benefits families or communities.  Programs or related fields may include, but are not limited to education, health care, childcare, food service, communications, agriculture, etc.  Scholarships will be awarded upon the recipients’ successful completion of the Fall 2025 semester (GPA of 2.5 or higher) and proof of full-time registration for the Spring 2026 semester.

See application form for more information.

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Wisconsin Towns Association Scholarship

The Wisconsin Towns Association, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, and Scott Construction, Inc. will be awarding $7,000 in scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2025 from either a public or private high school in Wisconsin who plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or university in 2025.

The winners are determined by independent judging of an essay contest. The essay should address the topic: “What are 3 top priorities your local town government officials should pursue to improve the quality of life in your community?”

The brochure and background information sheet provide additional necessary details. Students do not need to be residents of towns. Essays must be postmarked by May 23, 2025.

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YQCA Scholarship Program

YQCA is excited to announce the 2025 Scholarship Program available to high school seniors and students enrolled in a 2–4-year university or certification program. In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Be a high school senior or a high school graduate up to 21 years of age
• Have an active YQCA certification at the time of application (2025)
• Have had active YQCA certification the previous two years (2023, 2024)

As a high school senior, the essay question regarding your future plans to enter the agriculture industry or commitment to a university will be considered for eligibility. If you are selected, you must provide proof of enrollment to receive the award.

If you are a high school graduate, you must be currently enrolled in a 2-4-year university agriculture program or enrolled in a certification program to meet the scholarship requirements. If selected, scholarship funds will be sent directly to your school.

Applications open January 1, 2025 and close February 17, 2025.

To Apply: Download the PDF Application and send all required documents to programmanager@yqcaprogram.org and the application should include the subject line: “YQCA Scholarship Application”.

One recipient – $10,000

Two recipients – $5,000

Four recipients – $2,500

Click here for an application form.