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. You must complete the registration process for each event to be considered. If selected, scholarship funds will be available to support your participation.

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.

Educational Experience Scholarships Available for:

• American Spirit Experience
  • Dates: June 19–28, 2026 and July 3–12, 2026
• Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)
  • Dates: March 24–29, 2026
  • Location: Ignite by 4-H, Washington, D.C.
  • Eligibility: Grades 10–12; minimum age 15
• 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 23-27, 2026
  • Location: Huntsville, Alabama
  • Eligibility: Grades 6-8 during the program, maximum age of 15 at the time of program
• Ignite by 4-H
  • Dates: March 25–29, 2026
  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Eligibility: Grades 10–12 at selection; minimum age 15 during the experience
• Summer Academy
  • Dates: June 14–18, 2026
  • Location: Madison, Wisconsin
  • Eligibility: Grades 8–11 during the program
• National 4-H Congress
  • Dates: Late November 2026
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Eligibility: Grades 9–12 at time of application; maximum age 18 as of January 1 of the travel year

Funding for state-level travel opportunities — 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.

Application Overview

To apply for Educational Experience Scholarship, please submit the following materials:

1. Completed application form (this form)
2. References with three contacts 
3. Cover letter & Resume

Nominations are due by November 29 at 4:30 PM

If you haven’t yet prepared your cover letter, resume, or references, please complete them before starting this application.

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)