Sheridan County Scholarships
Sheridan County 4-H Council Activity Grant (2012, Revised 2016)
Sheridan County 4-H Council has made grant money available to all of its active 4-H members. The purpose of the Sheridan County 4-H Activity Grant is to encourage participation in activities and camps that will help 4-H'ers grow in their projects and as leaders.
The 4-H Activity Grant will reimburse for 4-H events and project-related educational activities to encourage leadership development of 4-H members and development in 4-H projects. It will reimburse for registration and encampment only, no food. It will also reimburse for $.25/ mile per family per event.
More than one application may be submitted, but each member will receive a maximum amount of $150 per year. Members will be reimbursed for expenses incurred in that year, operating on an October 1st through September 30th 4-H year. (Applications will be reviewed at 4-H Council meetings with the last review of the year taking place at the October meeting.)
4-H Activity Grant Requirements:
- Meet active membership requirements (Active Member Policy)
- Complete the 4-H Activity Grant Application
- Basic Information
- Essay/Article including event attended, what you did, what you learned, and how you will apply what you learned. (Juniors – 200 word min. / Seniors – 400 word min.)
- Proof of registration and encampment fees
- Attach photo if possible
- Click for the Activity Grant Application
Sheridan County 4-H Scholarship
Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Awards (Created May 2015)
- First year 4-H members will receive a first year membership plaque.
- Junior Members will receive a plaque with Grand and Reserve Champion placings from the Fair at the Achievement Ceremony.
- Senior Members will receive an item of 4-H Council's choosing (Ex. Jacket, shirt, duffel bag) with their Grand and Reserve Champions listed from the Fair. 4-H Council will choose this item each year. If Senior members would rather receive a plaque, they will need to notify the Extension Office.
- If they would like to purchase a plaque in addition to the 4-H Council award, they will need to notify the Extension Office and make payment to the Sheridan County 4-H Council.
- All 4-H Fair Project Grand and Reserve Champions will be awarded
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Top Project KAP Awards (Created May 2015)
The top quality KAPs in each project (by age level) will receive a project related prize at the Achievement Ceremony in addition to their project pin.
Ex. Top Clothing Construction KAP – Sewing Scissors. Prizes will vary and will be selected by 4-H Council each year.
Best KAP Awards Policy (Revised February 2013)
Best First Year Record Book
- First year in 4-H
- Must have at least one completed quality KAP
Best Junior Record Book
- 7-13 years old as of January 1
- Must have at least one completed quality KAP
Best Senior Record Book
- 14-18 years old as of January 1
- Must have at least 2 KAP's and the Permanent Record up to date
Senior 4-H Trip Scholarship Policy (August 2014)
Seniors who want to participate in Area, State, and National 4-H events and wish to request additional funding may request additional funding by presenting at a 4-H Council meeting.
Presentations need to cover:
- How much money is requested
- Describe the event
- Why they want to attend
- What they will gain from the event
- How they plan to use what they learned for the Sheridan County 4-H program
4-H Council will vote to accept or deny the request and how much they will approve for the event. Money will be awarded prior to attending.
After attending the event, 4-H Council will request an activity grant report on the event
Senior 4-H Trip Scholarship Policy (August 2014)
Seniors who want to participate in Area, State, and National 4-H events and wish to request additional funding may request additional funding by presenting at a 4-H Council meeting.
Presentations need to cover:
- How much money is requested
- Describe the event
- Why they want to attend
- What they will gain from the event
- How they plan to use what they learned for the Sheridan County 4-H program
4-H Council will vote to accept or deny the request and how much they will approve for the event. Money will be awarded prior to attending.
After attending the event, 4-H Council will request an activity grant report on the event.
