Scholarships and Awards

**Click Here for a Full List of County Scholarships, Project Sponsorships, & Awards(PDF, 99KB)

County Scholarships

County Scholarships Application -  due by first business day of May by 4:30 p.m.

Word Version(DOCX, 80KB)

Fillable PDF Version(PDF, 162KB)

LCC Farm Bureau/Montana Farm Bureau Federation Women's Leadership Committee Scholarship - due April 1, 2024

State Scholarships

Youth Serve Montana Scholarship - due January 31, 2024

Montana 4-H Foundation Scholarships - due February 14, 2024

Dora Lindner Memorial Endowment - due February 14, 2024

Montana Range Days Scholarship - due April 30, 2024

Kay Jensen 4-H Memorial Scholarship(PDF, 332KB)- due May 15, 2024 

National Scholarships

County Sponsorships 

Canyon Creek Stock 4-H Club Livestock Project Sponsorship- due on the last business day of September

Word Version(DOCX, 741KB)

Fillable PDF Version(PDF, 367KB)

County Project & Event Awards

Junior Horse Award(PDF, 97KB) - due on the last business day of September

Senior Horse Award(PDF, 99KB) - due on the last business day of September

County Club Awards

National 4-H Week Window Display Contest - National 4-H Week is the first full week of October each year.

Word Version(DOCX, 62KB)

Fillable PDF Version(PDF, 113KB)

Farm Bureau Hay Bale Contest(PDF, 120KB)- the form is included in the yearly club packet 

County 4-H Member Awards

4-H Club Officer Awards - due the last business day of September, open to the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian/Media Manager of each club.

Word Version(DOCX, 21KB)

Fillable PDF Version(PDF, 60KB)

Lewis & Clark County 4-H Above & Beyond- due on the last business day of September

Word Version(DOCX, 66KB)

PDF Version(PDF, 129KB)

Julie Paulson- due on the last business day of September

Word Version(DOCX, 21KB)

PDF Version(PDF, 61KB)

4-H Volunteer Awards

4-H Volunteer Awards are given out each year at the Lewis & Clark County 4-H Awards Night in October. Volunteers can be nominated between May 1st and October 1st each year using this online Volunteer Awards form. Please watch this website, 4-H social media, and the 4-H newsletter to know when nominations are open and get access to the nomination form.

Find the list of previous winners HERE.

• Community Benefactor Award
  • Given to an individual, club, or business providing special service to the Lewis & Clark County 4-H Program.
  • Name on plaque in the Extension Office, additional gift from 4-H Council
• Many Hats Award
  • Recognizes the volunteer who does it all! This aware recognizes the volunteer who is "always there." Candidate must be an enrolled active adult leader in Lewis & Clark County 4-H.
  • Name on plaque in the Extension Office, additional gift from 4-H Council
• Outstanding New Volunteer Award
  • This award is designated for volunteers who have been enrolled for two years or less as an adult leader. Candidate must be an enrolled active adult leader in Lewis & Clark County 4-H.
  • Name on plaque in the Extension Office, additional gift from 4-H Council
• Appreciation Award
  • Recognizes dedication and devoted service given to 4-H. This award can be awarded to any active enrolled leader, volunteer, or employed staff with Lewis & Clark 4-H whose service is outstanding.
  • Name on plaque in the Extension Office, additional gift from 4-H Council
• Distinguished Service Award
  • Honors that individual who has already received the Appreciation Award or Many Hats Award and has continued to contribute significantly to 4-H countywide. Candidate must be an enrolled active adult leader in Lewis & Clark County.
  • Name on plaque in the Extension Office, additional gift from 4-H Council
• Club Leader of the Year Award
  • Honors a Lewis & Clark County Club Leader who has gone above and beyond for their club, ensuring youth empowerment and 4-H family success.
  • Name on plaque in the Extension Office, additional gift from 4-H Council

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