Honor Club and Scholarship Applications
Folks this information just hit our emails today please read carefully. Scholarships are for Seniors who will graduate this year. Honor Club is for youth 16 and up. Please note we need all applications submitted to our county office no later than close of business on January 26th so we can do what we need to and get it submitted to the state office.
Key Information and Links
Honor Club Applications
Eligibility: Applicants must be between 16 and 20 years of age as of January 1, 2025 with at least three years of 4-H work.
Submission Requirements: A single PDF file of all materials and a headshot photo of the applicant.
Application Link: NC 4-H Honor Club Application
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New Honor Club members are required to pay lifetime dues upon induction. Some counties cover this expense.
For further details on eligibility, application materials, and submission procedures, please refer to the links provided.
4-H Scholarship Applications
Eligibility: Current NC 4-H members who are high school seniors with at least three years of 4-H experience.
Submission Requirements: One PDF file containing all required documents except the Financial Need Statement (to be mailed separately). A separate PDF of the applicant's résumé is also required.
Application Guide: 4-H Scholarship Guide
Submission Process
Compile all applicant documents into a single PDF (excluding the Financial Need Statement).
Name the file as follows:
Scholarship: [last name]_[first name]_county_scholarship2024 (e.g., doe_john_wake_scholarship2025)
Prepare a separate PDF for the résumé.
Honor Club: [last name]_[first name]_county_HC2025 (e.g., doe_john_wake_HC2025)
Register the applicant using the appropriate online registration link.
Upload the PDF files during the registration process.
Additional Notes
If using a financial need note please place in a sealed envelope and deliver with the application. The envelope will be mailed separately by our staff to the state 4-H office.
Renewing Scholarships: Ensure that renewing applicants register online and upload an updated transcript.
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