The scholarship is based on achievement and contribution to 4-H and the community NOT financial need. The young people travel to Salem and meet state government officials, learn and observe how laws are made, debate current issues facing Oregon and youth issues, and make new friends from across Oregon. Those 10th, 11th and 12th grade members submitting record books will be eligible for partial scholarships to attend the Know Youth State Government event in Salem. Senior Ambassador Track at the 4-H Summer Youth Conference. Only those who complete the required paper work and submit it by the deadline are eligible.
Partial scholarships are available to help youth attend the conference.
Upon successful completion of the conference, members will become Oregon 4-H State Ambassadors. Applications will be reviewed at the county level before being nominated for state consideration. Summer Youth Conference on the OSU Campus. State award winners will be awarded a trip to National 4-H Congress, held each year, usually in Atlanta, Georgia.