$5,000
Avg. Amount Awarded
1
Day
March 29 2024
Application Deadline
4
Awarded last year
No
Renewable
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4-H Youth in Action Awards

Description

The 4-H Youth in Action Program recognizes four confident young leaders who are 4-H members or alumni between the ages of 15-19 in our core pillar areas of Agriculture, Civic Engagement, Healthy Living & STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics). Each of the four pillar winners will receive: A $5,000 scholarship for higher education, to be paid directly to the institution, including two-year and four-year colleges, trade schools or other advanced learning opportunities. An all-expenses paid trip for the pillar winner & a chaperone to Washington, D.C. The winner will be recognized at the Legacy Awards. Participate in training opportunities and media engagements, while engaging with Council leadership, celebrities & other prominent 4-H alumni. An opportunity to be featured as the 4-H Youth Spokesperson for their pillar area. An official reference letter from National 4-H Council President and CEO, Jennifer Sirangelo

Amount Details

$5,000
Low Amount Awarded
$20,000
Total Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkMust be at least 15 years old
  • CheckmarkMust not be older than 19 years old
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Interview
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
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Contact Abbey Tillman
Marketing Manager
YouthInAction@4-H.org
Tel: 301-961-2800 Address 7100 Connecticut Ave.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815