Jefferson County 4-H Council
Small, Merit-based Grants Application
Small, Merit-based Grants Application
The Jefferson County 4-H Council annually awards grants ($50-$200) to 4-H youth members, 4-H Projects, and 4-H Clubs/Groups who help to PROMOTE and/or RAISE FUNDS for 4-H programs and scholarships that benefit youth throughout our county (i.e., promotion and fundraising that extends beyond o single 4-H Club/Group). Those applying for such grants must report their activities on the Jefferson County 4-H Council Promotion/Fundraising Log. All grant proposals must help to further the “Essential Elements” of 4-H. individual 4-H members, 4-H Projects, and entire 4-H Clubs/Groups in Jefferson County are encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply, please click on the fillable form above.
Jefferson County 4-H Council
Scholarships for Graduating Seniors
Annually, the Jefferson County 4-H Council (JC 4-H Council) awards scholarships to Applicants exhibiting outstanding participation in Jefferson County 4-H.
The JC 4-H Council Scholarship Shall Be:
- Awarded annually to each qualifying Applicant in an amount not to exceed $500 per Applicant.
- Awarded only one time to any individual Applicant.
- Used at the accredited college or vocational/technical school of the Applicant’s choice.
Applicant Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of 4-H membership.
- Membership in Jefferson County 4-H during junior and senior years of high school.
- Enrolled in 4hOnline for current year, 2021 – 2022.
- Successful completion of an interview with JC 4-H Council after submission of Application Packet.
Applicant Packet:
Applicants shall complete, assemble, and submit the following:
- A completed JC 4-H Council Scholarship Application Form
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from community leaders who are not family members (e.g., High School Principal or Counselor, Teacher, Homeschool Tutor, 4-H Leader, Employer/Supervisor, Minister, Coach, Elected Official, Non-Profit Leader, etc.). Each letter shall include: (1) nature of relationship to Applicant, (2) length of relationship with Applicant, and (3) a description of Applicant’s greatest strengths.
- A short essay (250-400 words) describing how 4-H has helped you to become:
- Connected with, and inclusive of, others
- Empowered to make positive changes in the world
- Confident to meet challenges and solve problems
- Generous towards individuals and community
(Items a-d express the Essential Elements of 4-H Positive Youth Development. To read more, please visit: The Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development )
APPLICATION PACKET DEADLINE: July 1, 2022
Please return your completed packet to WSU Jefferson County 4-H Program via email sarah.pederson@wsu.edu, via mail or in-person 121 Oak Bay Road, Port Hadlock WA.
If you have questions, please contact Jefferson County 4-H Program Coordinator.
Jefferson County 4-H Council
Small, Travel & Training Grants
Small, Travel & Training Grant Application Forms due on the 15th of each month
The Jefferson County 4-H Council annually awards grants (up to $50) to 4-H youth and leaders who would like to gain greater understanding within their specific 4-H Projects and/or various aspects of positive youth development. These grants may be used for helping to cover the costs of trainings, travel, curricula, teen rallies, camps, or other 4-H-related educational experiences. 4-H youth and leaders who have helped to promote and/or raise funds for 4-H programs that benefit youth throughout our county (i.e., through the Jefferson County 4-H Council) are eligible to apply.
Additional scholarship guidance available from these sites:
- Washington Scholarship Coalition, a free service that connects WA State students with scholarship providers: https://fortress.wa.gov/wsac/thewashboard/
- The Simple Dollar, providing helpful steps as you begin applying for scholarships: http://www.thesimpledollar.com/college-scholarship-guide/