4-H Awards and Trips
TRIP AWARDS
Dear 4-H members and families,
We’re reaching the end of another 4-H year and I hope you’ve had a great one!
New this year the application process has changed:
There are two application processes:
● 4-H Member Awards and Scholarships (below is required application steps)
⮚ Resume (follow template directions)
⮚ 1 essay answering the question “What do you hope to learn from this educational experience?
⮚ Education Experience Preference form
⮚ Recommendation from a 4-H adult volunteer
⮚ Complete an interview
● 4-H Project Based Awards (below is required steps)
⮚ Application form
⮚ Short essay answer questions on up to 2 of your favorite projects
⮚ 4-H projects fair participation form
The 4-H Member Awards and Scholarships application process is for youth interested in receiving scholarships
to attend 4-H educational experiences (trips). The 4-H Project Based Awards are for youth seeking recognition
for their hard work on 4-H projects and fair participation.
Both applications are open to any 4-H youth entering grade 7 and up this fall.
There will be two workshops available for youth to get help with the application. These are Tuesday, August
29, 2023 from 2-3pm and Monday, September 11, 2023 from 5-6:30pm. Both workshops will be at the
Extension office in the Courthouse.
A short 10 minute interview is required for the 4-H Member Awards and Scholarship Application. These are scheduled for Monday, October 2nd between 5:00pm-8:00pm. I will contact you to schedule a time that works for you.
If you need help with your applications, you can call me at 715-395-1365 or email me at
katelin.stenroos@wisc.edu with your questions. All of you deserve recognition for your 4-H work and I hope
you take advantage of this rewarding opportunity!
4-H Educational Program/ Trip Opportunities: see the link below for more information!
More information about available education experiences can be found here: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/
Douglas County 4-H Travel Polices- this document lists how the costs associated with educational experiences will be covered by the Leaders’ Association and by the participant
Forms and information
Applications are due on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Interviews will be on Monday, October 2nd, 2023.
Applications can be emailed to katelin.stenroos@wisc.edu or mailed/dropped off a the Extension Office.
- Informational Letter
- 4-H Member Award and Scholarships
- Volunteer Recommendations Form
- Educational Experiences Preference Form
- 4-H Project Awards
Additional documents to view for your interview.
General Award Forms
Individual Community Service form – Individual Community Service Award Nomination Form
Family of the Year Nomination Form – Family of the Year
Banner Club Award Form- Banner club award form
