ROSS COUNTY 4-H TEEN OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarships, Award Trips, Awards, Camp Counselor, Junior Fair Board, Junior Leaders, Food and Fashion Board
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Buckeye Leadership Workshop - A great camp for people ages 15-91. This powerful sharing 'workshop' is for anyone who works with people and/or develops programming for youth or adults
*Complete 'BLW registration' form
*Must be at least 14 years old or high school freshman and older
*Scholarships available
*March 26-30. 2025 at Recreation Unlimited, Ashley, OH
Ohio 4-H Conference- Day-long conference provides teens with educational sessions pertaining to 4-H projects, 4-H opportunites, leadership development and current events.
*Contact Ross County Extension Office to register by February 1
*All teens welcome
*March 8, 2025 @ Greater Columbus Convention Center
Ohio 4-H Fashion Board - Youth involved in textiles and clothing projects.
*State Fashion Board members:
1. Assist in Ohio State Fair 4-H Fashion Revue
2. Assist with educational programming efforts related to textiles and clothing at county, regional, and state-wide events
3. Serve as an advocate for Ohio's 4-H textiles and clothing projects and programs
*Complete State Fashion Board application and an interview at the Ohio State Fair
*Up to 20 applicants selected across the state, nominated by county (1 per county)
*Due: Applications are due Friday August 9
*1-year term - Meets throughout the year
*Contact Laryssa Hook at hook.26@osu.edu for more information
Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC)- Statewide group of 4-H teens and young 4-H alumni that provides a youth stakeholder perspective in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Ohio 4-H programming. In the process, council members develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations needed for future success
*Complete TLC application
*Must be 14-18 years old (as of January 1) Individuals apply for white, green, silver, gold or platinum level of involvement
*Due: Friday following the Ohio State Fair
*1-year term beginning in September
*4-8 face-to-face meetings/conference calls, self-led group tasks
Ross County 4-H Camp Counselor-Work hard and play hard while helping to plan and implement camp program, provide care for campers and serve as role-models for young campers and peers
*Complete and return the Ross County Camp Counselor application by December 15
*Must be at least 14 years old (as of January 1) AND in high school and a current 4-H member
*Interviews for all first-year applicants on January 5, 2025
*Refer to application for counselor training dates and camp dates
OMK Ohio: Military Kids Camp Counselor-Designed for military youth to help them find positive ways to copy with the stress of their family member's deployment.
*Experienced counselors ages 16 and older
*Due:
*Held on Kelly's Island in August
*Contact Kayla Oberstadt at oberstadt.1@osu.edu for more information
Ohio 4-H Shooting Education Camps-Select a shooting sports discipline to focus on for the week and enjoy other traditional 4-H camp activites
*Jr. Camp (ages 9-12) $225
*Sr. Camp (ages 12-18 $325
*Held at Canter's Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson
*Teens may also apply as counselors
MXC: Making Extreme Counselors Workshop- Develop creative, energetic and successful camp counseling skills with other experienced counselors.
*February 19-20, 2022
*Complete MXC Registration due January 31, 2022
*Must be at least 14 years old (as of January 1) and current 4-H member
*Cost: $50
*March 6-7
Junior Fair Board
Ross County Junior Fair Board-JFB is designed for youth who have proven leadership abilities. The JFB plans and implements major responsibilities before and during the county fair.
*Complete the Ross County JFB application (available by August 1)
*Due: September 15
*Meetings on the first Monday of each month
Junior Leaders
Ross County Junior Leaders-Fun group to join to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes related to leadership and citizenship
*No application required. Just show up at meetings
*Must be at least 14 years old (as of January 1) and current 4-H member
*Meetings are usually on the second Wednesday of the month
Ross County 4-H Food and Fashion Board
*Members must be 13 years of age (as of January 1)
*Must have taken at least 3 Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Projects, as well as being enrolled in a Family and Consumer Sciences Project during their Board membership
*Application deadline is September 15 at go.osu.edu/rcffb.
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
ROSS COUNTY 4-H & BARN SUPERINTENDENT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Award
1 - $10,000 Scholarship
2- $5,000 Scholarships
3 - $3,500 Scholarships
4 - $ 2,500 Scholarships
5 - $1,000 Scholarships
Apply by completing the 2025 Ross County 4-H Scholarship Application
Requirements
- Current Ross County, Ohio 4-H member
- Have not previously received this award
- Can attend any post-secondary college/university
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
Due date
- March 15
- Return to OSU Extension, Ross County Office
KINGSTON NATIONAL BANK SCHOLARSHIP
Award
8 - $500 Scholarships
Apply by completing the 2025 Ross County 4-H Scholarship Application
Requirements
- Currently a High School Senior
- Currently an Ohio 4-H member
- Have not previously received the scholarship award
- Can attend any post-secondary college/university
Due date
- March 15
- Return to OSU Extension, Ross County Office
NICKY MORRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Award
1 - $500 Scholarship
Apply by completing the 2025 Ross County 4-H Scholarship Application
Requirements
- Currently a High School Senior
- Currently an Ohio 4-H member
- Can attend any post-secondary college/university
- Preference will be given to members who have taken a market hog project
Due date
- March 15
- Return to OSU Extension, Ross County Office
OHIO 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarship funds currently exist for Ohio 4-H members - majority for graduates attending OSU, but several exist for members attending any accredited post-secondary institution. Scholarship amounts and requirements vary, but application focus is on 4-H participation and leadership.
- Apply online
- No matter which college you plan to attend, your application for state-level scholarships must be completed online.
- Due date: February 15
- More information
ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
4-H ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
Award
2-$2,500
Apply by completing the 2025 Ross County 4-H Alumni Scholarship Application
Requirements
- Must be a former Ross County 4-H member
- A full-time (12 hours +) sophomore, junior or senior status at any accredited college, university, technical school, or trade school
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher
Due date
- March 15
- Return to OSU Extension, Ross County Office
ROSS COUNTY BARN SUPERINTENDENT'S MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Award
10 - $2500 Scholarships
Apply by completing the 2025 Ross County 4-H Alumni Scholarship Application
Requirements
- Must be a former Ross County 4-H member
- A full-time (12 hours +) sophomore, junior or senior status at any accredited college, university or technical school
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Former Ross County 4-H/FFA participant for a minimum of 5 years
- Completed a Ross County 4-H/FFA animal project (any animal) for a minimum of 3 years
Due date
- March 15
- Return to OSU Extension, Ross County Office
1. Ohio 4-H State Achievement Awards
-These awards recognize 4-H member's achievements in a specific area. Areas: Beef, CARTEENS, Citizenship & Community Service, Clothing & Textiles, Companion Animals, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Environmental Sciences, Family Life & Child Development, Foods & Nutrition, Gardening & Horticulture, Health & Safety, Horse, Leadership, Meat Goat, Mechanical Engineering Sciences, Personal Development, Photography, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Shooting Sports, Swine, Woodworking and Veterinary Science
*Complete the 2025 Achievement Form
*Must be 14 years old (as of January 1) and a current 4-H member
*Due: January 15
*Winners receive a paid trip to National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia in November
2. Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)
-Through sightseeing tours of Washington D.C. and hands-on educational workshops, you will learn about the history of our nation, the leaders who shaped it and how you can apply the leadership and citizenship skills. Meet 4-Hers from all over the United States!
*Complete the 2025 Achievement Form
*Must be 14 years old (as of January 1) and a current 4-H member
*Award trip paid by 4-H Committee & Senior Fair Board ($1300 value)
*June 19-24, 2022
*Due: January 15
3. National 4-H Dairy Conference
-Event provides delegates with an opportunity to learn more about the dairy industry, observe new dairy industry developments and be recognized for their achievements in the area of dairy cows
*Complete the 2025 Achievement Form
*Must be at least 14 years old (as of January 1) and current 4-H member
*Conference held September/October
*Due: January 15
4. Camp Canopy (Forestry Camp)
-Learn first-hand about Ohio's forest and natural resources. Explore the outdoors - tree ID, silviculture, ecology and forest projects
*Complete the 2025 Achievement Form
*Must be at least 14 years old (as of January 1) and current 4-H member
*Award trip paid by 4-H Committee & Senior Fair Board ($375 value)
*June 12-17 at FFA Camp, Muskingum, Carroll County
*Due January 15
6. State 4-H Leadership Camp
-The premiere leadership development opportunity available to Ohio 4-H members. Develop concrete peer leadership skills that will enable you to have an immediate impact in your home 4-H club, county, community or school
*Complete the 2025 Achievement Form
*Must be at least 14 years old (as of January 1) and current 4-H member
*Award trip paid by 4-H Committee & Senior Fair Board ($280 value)
*June 1 - 5, 2022 at 4-H Camp Ohio
*Teens may also apply as counselors (application due May 1, must be 18 years old or older)
*Due: January 15
*Additional infomation
STATE WIDE
7. Ohio State Junior Fair Board
-Members help strengthen and coordinate State Fair activities at the Ohio State Fair. State JFB members are expected to attend meetings and stay at the state fair for the entire 12 days. Comprised of outstanding individuals from each of the youth organizations represented at the Ohio State Fair, this group helps coordinate State Fair activities.
*Complete the 2025 Achievement Form
*Must be at least 16 years old (as of January 1) and current 4-H member
*applicants selected yearly
*2-year term
*Due: January 15
8. Ohio Township Association 4-H Local Government Award
-To encourage and inspire 4-H teens to become responsible citizens who are involved in local government. Award is designed to reinforce the importance of having youth become contributing citizens in their communities.
*Winners notified after March 20 - (2) $1500 awards
*Complete 2024 Achievement Form
*Must be seniors; have completed a 4-H local government activity; and plane to attend college
*Due: January 15
