Academic Scholarships
For graduating seniors and those that have completed 1-2 years of college.
- OSU College of Education and Human Ecology Scholarships
Various Deadlines Dependent on Student Enrollment Status Due Dates of February 15 and August 31, 2025
Online Scholarship Application available on the State 4-H Website CLICK HERE
- OSU College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences
Priority given to those submitted by February 15, 2025
Online Scholarship Application available on the State 4-H Website
- Ohio 4-H Scholarships
Priority given to those submitted by February 15, 2025
Online Scholarship Application available on the State 4-H Website
- Roger Stang Memorial Scholarship Due March 20, 2025
Online Scholarship Application
- Ohio State Fair Scholarship Due April 1, 2025
Online Scholarship Application available on the Ohio State Fair Website
- Lorain County Scholarships Due April 15, 2025
2025 Lorain County Scholarship Descriptions, Guidelines & Worksheet Printable pdf | Writable pdf
Online Application- https://go.osu.edu/lcscholarships2025
These scholarships will be awarded at the Annual 4-H Scholarship Night
Public Speaking Opportunities
Contests will be May 5, 2025 at the Lorain County JVS.
Presentations:
- 4-H Health & Safety Talk/Skit Contest
- 4-H Illustrated Talk or Demonstration Contest
- 4-H Pledge and Creed Contest
Marketing:
- Thank You Card
- Winter Holiday Card
- 4-H Infomercial
"Demonstrations and Public Speaking Techniques" - This video provides steps to take to properly prepare and give a demonstration. The techniques shared will help guide you successfully through any public speaking event or demonstration.
Officers' Chamber
In the Officers' Chamber, you will find the four cornerstones to running an effective 4-H club. Look in this chamber to find more information for Presidents, Vice-Presidents, secretaries, and Treasurers. These resources are quick guides that offer information on the importance of campaigning for club offices, officer position descriptions, and tips for holding elections. Please feel free to share this with all club advisors and families.
Officers' Standard Operating Procedures Manual- pdf | fillable pdf
This manual is a complete guide for the offices of the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. It includes each office's responsibilities as well as forms and templates to assist in meeting the responsibilities and maintaining records.
Click here for Officer Manuals and Resources:
Officer Book Contests
Club Secretary Book Contest Guidelines
Club Treasurer Book Contest Guidelines
4-H Teen Ambassadors
Who: Any 4-H member ages 12 and up
What: The 4-H Educational Board is looking for youth interested in participating in fun hands-on learning and sharing what they learn regarding 4-H projects. Youth applying for this opportunity will choose from five different project areas including Large Animal, Small Animal, Family & Consumer Sciences (food & clothing projects), Ag & Still Life, or Horse. Ambassadors will have the opportunity to participate in state and local training in subjects specific to their project areas as well as in leadership, teamwork, and communication.
Counselors are expected to attend training sessions and assist with the county 4-H camp session for 3rd-7th graders or Cloverbud Day Camp for K-2nd graders. Their job at camp is to lead activities and to see that the campers are well-supervised and having a good time. Junior and Cloverbud Camp Counselor applications are due November 15th and interviews take place in December.
4-H CARTEENS
CARTEENS (Cautious and Responsible Teens) is a volunteer program for teens between the ages of 14 and 18. Their goal is to inform teens about the dangers and risks involved with driving; they plan, facilitate, teach, and serve as peer counselors for the 4-H CARTEEN sessions. CARTEEN volunteers in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Metro Health Life Flight teach traffic safety education to first-time teen traffic offenders in an interactive program. It is a great way to gain leadership, public speaking, and organizational skills. No application is required; contact Sherry Lacko-Chutes at lacko.5@osu.edu or the OSU Extension office for more information.
Junior Fair Board
The Junior Fair Board is responsible for establishing exhibit classes and rules for the Jr. Fair. They organize, prepare for, and conduct the activities of the Jr. Fair. They are active from January through November. Youth must be 15 years of age on January 1 and not turn 19 before January 1 and be a member of Lorain County 4-H, FFA, FFCLA, Farm Bureau Youth, or Campfire USA. Application is required.
Other Opportunities
Local 4-H Opportunities:
- 4-H Time to Say Thank You Contest
- Junior Fair T-Shirt Design Contest
State 4-H Opportunities:
- Cloverbuds
- Just for Teens
- Ohio 4-H Statewide Programs
- Ohio 4-H Statewide Opportunities and Events - Discounts to state attractions; Information on statewide camps and workshops.
Other Local Opportunities:
- Lorain County Beekeepers Association
- Are you interested in becoming a beekeeper? Are you between the ages of 11 and 18?
- Then check out LCBA’s Youth Education Program. Information and details on the selection criteria, the process, and the application are on the LCBA website: www.loraincountybeekeepers.org