Member Leadership Opportunities

Member Recognition and Scholarships

Polk County Marcia Eash Memorial Fund (in English)

Due with recordbooks in late-September. This memorial fund continues Marica Eash's twenty-three year legacy of supporting youth and the Polk County 4-H program. Please consider applying for this fund if you want to expand your knowledge in a project area.

Polk County 4-H

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4-H Animal Award Application (in English)

Due with Polk County Fair entries in July (for 2023 due July 31st) . Are you interested in challenging yourself to learn more about animal husbandry? Please review this document and consider applying for this award to raise a dairy calf! !

Polk County 4-H

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Other Awards and Recognition (in English)

The Oregon 4-H program provides a variety of informal and formal opportunities for youth to gain recognition. Older youth are provided significant opportunities for recognition at both the state and national level.

Polk County 4-H

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Polk County Graduating Senior Scholarship (in English)

We welcome all Polk County graduating seniors to apply for this scholarship. Several scholarships are available to graduating Polk County 4-H youth. Due same date as fair entries.

Polk County 4-H

Statewide Leadership

• 4-H State Ambassador Application (in English): Please use this form to apply for the 4-H State Ambassador team. Applications are due to the State 4-H office by March 1st.
• 4-H State Ambassador Description (in English): It is both an honor and a responsibility to be a 4-H State Ambassador because you are a role model to other youth and representative of the Oregon 4-H Youth Development program. Please read this for more details on roles and responsibilities.
• 4-H State Ambassador Recommendation Form (in English): If you are interested in applying to be a State Ambassador, please give this recommendation form to a 4-H staff member or leader who is familiar with you and your work.
• 4-H State Ambassadors - FAQs (in English): Answers to frequently asked questions about the State 4-H Ambassador Program
• Returning 4-H State Ambassador Application (in English): Please use this form to apply to the State Ambassador program if you have been selected as an Ambassador before.