What other awards programs are there?

Level I Project Books The basic record book –Must be 14 years old to enter –May enter up to two record books per member

Level II Project Books For 4-H’ers who have won a Level I project on the state level The Level II book also contains the ORF, 4-H story and picture pages –The objectives are more broad –The expectations are much higher Must be 15 years of age by Jan. 1 of the program year May enter up to two Level II books

Level III Scholarships Specifically for graduating high school seniors Uses a different scholarship form (the Level III & IV Scholarship Application) –Modeled after the Oklahoma Report Form –Same general formatting guidelines Each scholarship has different requirements The Summary of Awards lists the details

Level IV Scholarships Specifically for 4-H alumni in college Uses the Level III & IV Scholarship Application Each scholarship has different requirements The Summary of Awards lists the details for each scholarship

State 4-H Hall of Fame Highest honor given on the state level Induct two 4-H’ers annually Must be 16 years old by Jan. 1 of the program year to compete Same requirements as the Level I & Level II books –Must include all transcripts Judged by a panel of five vs. three for both the record books and interviews –The top 20 are chosen for the Blue Award Group –The top 10 interview for the award See the Summary of Awards and Awards Handbook for more info

National Congress Flagship event of the national 4-H program –Held every year the week after Thanksgiving –Designed to give youth a cross-cultural experience and address the needs and issues of young people Separate application form on the website –Packet must include: Application Personal resume 4-H Story (up to 6 pages) –Applicants may be interviewed Must be 16 years old by Jan. 1 of program year