Academic Scholarships

For graduating seniors and those that have completed 1-2 years of college. 

Lorain County Scholarships  Due April 15, 2026  

2026 Lorain County Scholarship Descriptions, Guidelines & Worksheet    Printable pdf | Writable pdf

Tips for Completing the Application

  • Before you begin, review the Lorain County Scholarship Descriptions, Guidelines, and Worksheet.
    The Worksheet is a fillable PDF that allows you to type your responses directly, then copy and paste them into the online application.

  • All required uploads must be saved as PDF files.

  • Name each PDF exactly as instructed in the application materials to ensure proper processing.

  • Write all essays in advance and have them saved as PDFs before starting the online application.

  • Important: You are responsible for securing three letters of recommendation, saving each as a PDF, and uploading them to the online system.
    This is a change from last year.

Online Application- https://go.osu.edu/lcscholarships2026 

These scholarships will be awarded at the Annual 4-H Scholarship Night 

 

Other scholarships you may be eligible for include:

OSU College of Education and Human Ecology Scholarships   

Various Deadlines Dependent on Student Enrollment Status Due Dates of February 15 and August 31, 2026   

Online Scholarship Application available on the State 4-H Website

OSU College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences 

Priority given to those submitted by February 15, 2026  

Online Scholarship Application available on the State 4-H Website

Ohio 4-H Scholarships     

Priority given to those submitted by February 15, 2026

Online Scholarship Application available on the State 4-H Website

Ohio State Fair Scholarship  Due April 1, 2026

Online Scholarship Application available on the Ohio State Fair Website 

Public Speaking Opportunities

Contests will be May 4, 2026 at the Lorain County JVS.

Presentations:

Marketing:

  • Thank You Card
  • Winter Holiday Card
  • 4-H Infomercial

Contest Guide

Contest Registration 

"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 13 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), Shooting Sports, 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. 

Teen Ambassador Application - Deadline October 13, 2026

 

4-H Camp Counselors

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:

Other Local Opportunities: