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Older 4-H Member OpportunitiesNational 4-H Congress— National 4-H Congress is attended by nearly 1,500 4-H members from all states and territories. Kansas delegates include: state Project Report Form area winners, a random drawing of Kansas 4-H Key Award recipients, and Centennial Delegates.National 4-H Conference (April)—4-H delegates from each state meet in Washington, D. C. to share ideas and plan for future 4-H programs. Kansas sends two to four delegates.Citizenship Washington Focus—This trip is typically held in the middle part of June. The applications are generally available in early December from the Extension Office and are due into our office by January 1st. You must be enrolled in the Citizenship project two years (one being the year in which you take the trip) and have turned in a Kansas Project Report on Citizenship the year prior to going. Applicants must be 15 years of age to apply.International 4-H—These programs provide youth aged 12-25 and adults opportunities to learn another culture by living it. Programs include a four week visit to Japan, a six to eight week experience traveling to another country to see programs similar to 4-H. Funds for the youth programs are provided by the participants, Kansas 4-H Foundation, National 4-H Council, county 4-H councils, and other friends of IFYE.4-H ScholarshipsKansas 4-H Scholarship Opportunities—https://www.kansas4-h.org/resources/awards-and-recognition/ scholarships.htmlScholarships are available to outstanding 4-H members. Applications are available online and at the Extension Office and will be due to the County Extension Office in January. Check with your county for the specific due date.Cheyenne County 4-H Council High School Senior Scholarship Requirements* Must be a High School Senior enrolled in 4-H in Cheyenne County, Kansas. This is a non- renewable - scholarship.* Must be enrolled in a community college, university or vocational technical school within eight months of high school graduation.* Must have completed and turned in a 4-H record book 90% of their 4-H years, but must have turned in a record book their senior year.* Must have been in 4-H approximately 7-10 years and been actively involved.* Must have demonstrated leadership and/or achievement skills throughout their 4-H experiences.* Scholarship money will be awarded when appropriate enrollment has been proven.* Must submit an application to the Cheyenne County Extension by March 30th of current year.* One adult from each 4-H club will screen applications plus one Extension Agent will serve on the committee. The selection committee results are final and will be announced at the appropriate graduations.• Four $250 scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants.Cheyenne County 4-H Council Event Scholarship Available at the Extension Office. Requests can be made for assistance to attend 4-H events. Due one month before event.21