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