What is 4-H?

A 4-H club is a group of young people and adults who meet regularly for fun and learning. Clubs are usually made up of families from a community and often formed around schools, churches or community centers. Most clubs hold monthly meetings attended by members and their parents. Club members elect officers who lead the group and the meetings. An adult club leader advises the officers. The meetings usually last less than two hours. The time is equally divided among club business, recreation and educational programs. A well-organized 4-H club meeting provides opportunities for every member to be involved.

 

4-H is . . .

• Learning by doing.
• Having fun.
• Making new friends.
• Developing volunteerism.
• Becoming a leader.
• Practicing responsibility.
• Solving problems.
• Making the best better.

 

Oklahoma 4-H Mission

The 4-H Youth Development Program provides Oklahoma youth, families, and communities with educational programs that create environments for diverse audiences of youth and adults to reach their fullest potential.

 

In support of this mission we:

Provide community based experiential learning through clubs, school enrichment, special interest programs and mass media. Help youth develop skills that will benefit them through-out life. Foster leadership and volunteerism for youth and adults. Strengthen families and communities.

 

Scholarship Opportunity

The Oklahoma Home and Community Education, Washington County, presents the Oklahoma College Scholarship. The requirements are listed below and can be found on the application.

 

1. Must be an active member or Alumni of Washington County 4-H, any blood or
   legal family member of an active OHCE member.
2. Must be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in an accredited 2 or
   4 year Oklahoma College. Scholarship is not for post graduate work.
   May re-apply and receive this scholarship annually for a total or (2) two years.
3. The individual receiving this award will be eligible to have full payment made to
   the college of their choice.
4. The applicant must provide an official high school or official college transcript
   stating that they have maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 out of 4.0
   scales. If applying as a freshman student, a high school transcript is required also.
5. OHCE application should be typed or printed legibly and completed in detail.
6. Sign the application and submit the completed packet to OSU Extension Office
   P.O. Box 10, Dewey OK 74029. Phone: 918-534-2216, then all scholarship
   applications will be forwarded to our OHCE Cultural Enrichment Chairman and
   Committee will select recipients.

 

Resources

• Oklahoma 4-H Record Book & Scholarship Information