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4-H Scholarship Information
- 4-H Scholarship Cover Letter - Updated March 10
- 4-H Scholarship Application - Due Monday, April 21, 2025
- Leader Recommendation Letter
2025 Youth Council Election Results
4-H News - February 5, 2025
Remind Texting App Directions
Enrollment Form - Personal Data Sheet
St. Joseph County 4-H Endowment Fund - online or mailed form
2024 Scholarship Winners

4-H Enrollment

What is 4-H? 4-H is a fun, learn-by-doing educational program for young people. Its mission is to help youth become self-directed, contributing members of their communities. 4-H is open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

How old do you have to be to join 4-H? The St. Joseph County 4-H Youth Program is open to all youth 8 - 19 years of age by January 1 of the year they will exhibit their completed projects at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. St. Joseph County offers a Cloverbud program for youth 5 - 7 years of age by January 1.

Enrollment Procedure: Young people interested in enrolling in 4-H may do so by contacting the organizational leader of the 4-H clubs they are interested in joining and filling out the appropriate enrollment form for that club.

Open Enrollment Deadline (for 2024-25 4-H Project Year): The target date for re-enrollment of returning 4-H members is December 1. Enrollment of youth new to 4-H will be accepted through May 1 (unless the 4-H project animal registration deadline has passed for a given animal project). Enrollment can be completed in 4-H Online at http://v2.4honline.com/.

Contact St. Joseph County for more information about required forms and due dates.