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4-H Educational Experience Scholarships
Educational Experience Scholarships
The Chippewa County 4-H Leaders Association offers scholarships to support youth participation in statewide and national travel-based educational experiences. These opportunities allow youth to explore, grow, and gain hands-on knowledge across Wisconsin and beyond.
Please note: Applying for a scholarship does not guarantee selection for a delegation. Youth must also complete the registration process for each experience. If selected, scholarship funds will be available to help support participation.
2026 Educational Experience
National 4-H Congress
- Dates: November 27 – December 1, 2026
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Eligibility: Grades 9–12 at time of application; maximum age 18 as of January 1 of the travel year
Citizenship Washington Focus
- Dates: March 15-21, 2027
- Location: Ignite by 4-H, Washington, D.C.
- Eligibility: Grades 10–12; minimum age 15
Ignite by 4-H
- Dates: March 15 – 21, 2027
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Eligibility: Grades 10–12 at selection; minimum age 15 during the experience
National 4-H Conference
- Dates: April 10–15, 2026
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Eligibility: Grades 10–12 during the program; maximum age 18 as of January 1 of the travel year
Space Camp
- Dates: April 30 – May 2, 2027
- Location: Huntsville, Alabama
- Eligibility: Grades 6-8 during the program, maximum age of 15 at the time of program
Summer Academy
- Dates: June 13–17, 2027
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin
- Eligibility: Grades 8–11 during the program
American Spirit
- Dates: June 25 – July 3, 2027
- Location: Eastern, United States
- Eligibility:
Funding is Available for:
- State-wide experiences such as Fall Forum, Arts Camp, Arts Beat, Art Gaze, Arts Ambassadors, Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council, Youth as Partners in Civic Leadership, the Wisconsin Restorative Justice Summit, Dairy and Animal Science Programs, Dog Programs, and Horse and Livestock Programs — is considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Financial assistance is available through the Funding Request Form, or you can reach out directly to Jordan Blue at jordan.blue@wisc.edu with any questions.
Scholarship Application Overview
Application Overview
To apply for Educational Experience Scholarship, please submit the following materials:
- Completed application form (this form)
- Cover Letter & Resume
- Two References (1 Club Leader & 1 Community Member)
- Proof of Achievement (Record Book, Copy of Member Record Report)
- Plan to Share Your Learning
If you haven’t yet prepared your cover letter, resume, or references, please complete them before starting this application. Examples and templates can be viewed below.
Nominations are due by November 29 at 4:30 PM
After returning from your experience, you’ll be asked to share what you learned — either at a Leaders Association meeting or through an alternative format such as an educational poster or a presentation at your club meeting.
Important Dates
Interviews will be held on December 2 at the Chippewa County Courthouse in Chippewa Falls (Each interview will last approximately 5–10 minutes)
Resources & Materials
4-H Cover Letter
- Cover Letter Example
- Cover Letter Template
4-H Resume
- Cover Letter Example
- Cover Letter Template
Contact Jordan
For more information, contact our 4-H Youth Development Educator
Jordan Blue
Email: jordan.blue@wisc.edu
Call/Text: 608-893-3183