County Updates: April 2021

$4 for 4-H Campaign
Please be aware that March 29th to April 4th will be our annual $4 for 4-H campaign.  We ask for your support of the Delaware 4-H Program and the many 4-H youth members in our state.  Join us during this time in donating between March 29th and April 4th to the Delaware 4-H Foundation at the following link:

https://delaware4hfoundation.org/make-a-donation/

Please know donations can be accepted for this campaign for any amount, small or large, and collectively, they will enhance and provide tremendous opportunities to our youth members.

We encourage EVERYONE to join us between March 29th and April 4th to support Delaware 4-H with your donation! Thank you!

Order of Links Meeting Dates:
Monday, April 12 at 6:00pm – Discuss Spring Fair

National 4-H Congress Applications Due May 1, 2021
Delaware 4-H youth age 14 and older on January 1, 2021, are eligible to apply for selection to participate in National 4-H Congress.  This award trip recognizes youth for outstanding program/project accomplishments, leadership and citizenship/community service.
*If you need assistance putting your application and state record book together, please contact Jill Jackson, jackson@udel.edu to set up a meeting.

Award Application Procedure
National 4-H Congress Application

Dairy Club
The Dairy Club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month.  Please contact the leader for more details! sc4hdairyclub@gmail.com

Scholarship Opportunities
All forms and applications can be found on the Delaware 4-H website
The Delaware Scholarship Compendium can also be found on our website

  • First State Antique Tractor Club Scholarship – Due April 15
    https://firststateantiquetractorclub.com/scholarship-application
    The First State Antique Tractor Club offers yearly scholarships to graduating seniors, on the Delmarva Peninsula, for the purpose of continuing education, in the field of agriculture.The scholarships will be awarded to a full time student, accepted in an agriculture program at a two or four year university or college. All applications must be received by April 15th. All applicants must show financial need and academic merit. An independent panel processes the applications and makes the selections.  The amount of the award/awards will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of The First State Tractor Club.
  • Delaware 4-H Foundation Scholarship – Due May 1 to State 4-H Office
    Applications are now open for the 2021 Delaware 4-H Foundation Academic Scholarships.
    2020 Delaware 4H Foundation Scholarship announcement
    2021 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application
    The completed application form, most recent transcript, and two current reference letters are due to the State 4-H Office by May 1, 2021 via the University of Delaware’s Dropbox (linked on the application).