March Countywide Meetings
Monday, March 3 at the 4-H Office
Exchange – 6:00 pm
Links – 6:00 pm
Jr. Council – 7:00 pm
Leaders – 7:00 pm
State Camp Clean Up – April 5, 2025
Join us down at Camp Barnes for the annual Camp Clean Up on Saturday, April 5 starting at 8:30am! Want to help make camp beautiful again before the summer season, join us in helping with different projects as we ensure that camp looks as great as it did last summer!
National 4-H Congress – Applications and Record Book due May 1 to your county office
Registration for eligible 4-H Members is available in 4H Online.
National 4-H Congress is one of the premiere experiences for 4-H members across the country to participate in. Since 1922, members of the 4-H program have been gathering to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of 4-H at this event. National 4-H Congress provides a life-changing experience for youth to meet other 4-H members from across America, as they participate in educational workshops focusing on diversity, cultural experiences, leadership, team development, and of course having fun!
Resources: National Congress Award Procedure Guidelines
Scholarship Opportunities
Delaware 4-H Foundation Scholarship – Due May 1
The Delaware 4-H Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed to manage private funds in support of the 4-H youth development program in Delaware. As an educational organization, the foundation encourages young adults to pursue education and training beyond high school. In recognition of continued 4-H leadership, funds are available to support one or more scholarships offered for Delaware 4-H members to pursue higher education.
Delmarva Chicken Association Scholarship – Due March 28, 2025
The Delmarva Chicken Association offers scholarships to students pursuing careers in the chicken community. Since 1985, DCA has awarded more than $222,000 to undergraduate and graduate students.
In 2025, we are offering undergraduate scholarships of $2,000 and graduate scholarships of $3,000. Complete applications for these scholarships must be received at the address below no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025. Late applications, incomplete applications, and handwritten applications will not be considered.
https://www.dcachicken.com/scholarship/
Capstone Community Foundation Scholarship – Due March 28, 2025
This year, we wanted to make an impact on more graduating seniors in Sussex County. We will be awarding three winners $250 each towards their secondary education this spring.
Do you know a senior in Sussex County? Share this link with them for a chance to be a scholarship winner.
First State Antique Tractor Club Scholarship – Due April 15
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. Four (4) $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded this year.
More information can be found here: https://firststateantiquetractorclub.com/scholarship-application