Scholarships & Awards
4-H Opportunities
Tehama County 4-H and California 4-H have scholarships for higher education as well as awards 4-H members can compete for.
Please feel free to contact the 4-H Office for more information, 530-527-3101.
Scholarships for higher education given through the State 4-H Youth Development Program, please visit:
http://www.ca4h.org/Resources/Members/Scholarships/
Emerald Star Award
The Emerald Star is a county rank to recognize individual goal setting and accomplishment beyond the county level. It is not part of the state star rank system (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and All Star).
All 4-H members, who have completed a minimum of 1 year in Jr/Teen Leadership AND are in the eighth grade or higher are welcome to apply. Please see application for more information:
4-H Outstanding Service Award
The Tehama County 4-H Outstanding Service Award! Because of the positive impact that community service has for both the individual and the community, Tehama County 4-H will present the Tehama County 4-H Outstanding Service Award to one deserving Tehama County 4-H youth member annually who exhibits the qualities of community service, dependability and leadership. The select recipient's name will be placed on a perpetual plaque and will receive an individual award at Awards Night in the fall.
Due to the UC/4-H Office before June 30th, 2023
2023 TC 4-H Outstanding Service Award
Presentation Award
The Presentation Award is a trophy that is given to any 4-H member (primary members included) who has made five or more presentations during the club year. By participating, members will learn to organize a presentation, speak before groups, share the skills and knowledge they have learned in 4-H with others, promote 4-H in their community and show how 4-H has helped them.
Return to the 4-H Office before Leader's Council October meeting
Presentation Award Application
County Ambassador
A County Ambassador is the representative and champion of the 4-H program in the county. All County Ambassadors are highly encouraged to attend and participate in the 4-H State Leadership Conference, 4-H Area Summits, as well as serve on statewide committees or the Statewide Management Board, and participate in other activities or events beyond the county level. These experiences help expand leadership skills and are beneficial for those wishing to go on to become a State Ambassador. County Ambassadors act as visible 4-H members - role models for their fellow 4-H members, their county, their state, and their world.
Informational Meeting and opportunity to ask questions Friday, March 15, 2024, 5:30pm, UCCE Tehama 4-H Office
Completed Application Packets must be submitted to the UCCE Tehama 4-H Office by 5:00pm on Friday, April 26, 2024
B.L.A.S.T.
B.L.A.S.T.: “Becoming Leaders...All Star Trainees”,
The purpose of “Becoming Leaders…All Star Trainees” is to empower youth members by fostering leadership skills, instilling self-confidence, and nurturing the ability to guide and inspire others effectively.
B.L.A.S.T. members will assist the County Ambassadors and serve as a role model for younger 4-H members. The activities/events that the B.L.A.S.T. Team selects to participate in, or plan/implement will focus on leadership development by fostering teamwork, enhance communication skills, promote decision-making abilities, and installing a sense of responsibility and initiative.
Informational Meeting and opportunity to ask questions Friday, March 15, 2024, 5:30pm, UCCE Tehama 4-H Office
Completed Application Packets must be submitted to the UCCE Tehama 4-H Office by 5:00pm on Friday, April 26, 2024
B.L.A.S.T. application - 2024-2025
CA 4-H State Leadership Conference Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and will be used to send Tehama County 4-H members to attend CA 4-H State Leadership Conference. The number and amount of scholarships vary each year. Please see the application below for requirements.
Applications are usually due around May - please check back
CA 4-H Youth Summit Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and will be used to send Tehama County 4-H members to a California 4-H Youth Summit. The number and amount of scholarships vary each year. Please see the application below for requirements.
Applications usually due in the fall
The next Youth Summit is expected to be held in 2020 - Please check back
California Focus Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and will be used to send Tehama County 4-H members to California Focus Leadership Conference. Number and amount of scholarships vary each year. Please see the application below for requirements.
Applications usually due in March
The next Cal Focus is expected to be held in 2020 - Please check back
Youth Camp Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and will be spent on scholarships to camp and leadership events for 4-H members in Tehama County. Number and amount of scholarships vary each year. Please see application below for full requirements.
Applications are due June 19, 2020