Educational Experiences & Key Award

The following materials must be received by the Dodge County Extension Office (in paper form), emailed to marie.witzel@wisc.edu, or submitted digitally before 4:30pm November 1st:

  • Key Award & Educational Experience Scholarship Application
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Reference Page with Two References
What?When?Where?Who?How Much?How to registerStaff Leads & Adult
Volunteers
National 4-H Congress 2025
go.wisc.edu/4HCongress
November 28 –
December 2, 2025
Atlanta, GAGrades 9-12; maximum age 18 on January 1 of program year.$15002025 Registration closed June 30.
See 2026 details below!
Payment due: October 24, 2025
1 adult / 10 youth
2 adult advisors selected 2 staff leads
Citizenship Washington Focus @ Ignite by 4-H
go.wisc.edu/CWF
March 24 – 29, 2026Washington, DCGrades 10-12$2800Applications in 4Honline open September 4 – 29, 2025 Capacity is limited.
Payment due: October 15, 2025
1 adult / 10 youth
2 staff leads
Ignite by 4-H STEM Track
Animal Science Track
go.wisc.edu/igniteby4h
March 25 – 29, 2026Washington, DCGrades 10-12$2500Applications in 4Honline open September 4 – 29, 2025 Capacity is limited.
Payment due: October 15, 2025
1 adult / 10 youth
2 staff leads
National 4-H Conference
go.wisc.edu/NationalConf
TBDWashington, DCGrades 10-12$2000
(estimate)
Application process TBD
Five youth delegates selected
Payment due: TBD
1 adult / 10 youth
2 staff leads
Space Camp
go.wisc.edu/SpaceCamp
April 23 – 27, 2026Huntsville, ALGrades 6-8$1,300
(estimate)
Registration in 4Honline open November 15 – December 14, 2025 Capacity is limited.
Payment due: March 19, 2026
1 adult / 10 youth
2 adult advisors selected 2 staff leads
Summer Academy
go.wisc.edu/4Hsummeracademy
June 14 – 18, 2026Madison, WIGrades 8-11$600
(estimate)
Registration in 4Honline open
March 6 – April 26, 2026
Payment due: May 10, 2026
1 adult / 10 youth
Track leads & advisory support All staff are invited to serve as leads
American Spirit East
go.wisc.edu/AmericanSpirit
June 19 – 28, 2026
July 3 – 12, 2026
East CoastGrades 8-10 at time of registration$3,000
(estimate)
Apply in 4Honline, open
November 1 – November 30, 2025
Capacity is limited.
Payment due: May 15, 2026
1 adult / 10 youth
2 staff leads per week
National 4-H Congress 2026
go.wisc.edu/4HCongress
November 27 –
December 1, 2026
Atlanta, GAGrades 9-12; maximum age 18 on January 1 of program year.$1,500
(estimate)
Registration in 4Honline open
June 1 – 30, 2026
Payment due: October 23, 2026
1 adult / 10 youth
2 adult advisors selected 2 staff leads

**Must have completed at least 3 years in 4-H to qualify/apply**

The Wisconsin Key Award is one of the most prestigious honors awarded to 4-H members across Wisconsin. This is your opportunity to highlight what you have accomplished through 4-H. The Wisconsin 4-H Key Award Program recognizes a select group of 4-H participants who’ve demonstrated consistent growth in their 4-H involvement, developed and applied leadership skills, and actively participated in the functions of their 4-H club and community. Candidates must have passed their 14th birthday on January 1 and must have completed at least three years of 4-H and one year of youth leadership.   Selection is based on an evaluation of the candidate’s total 4-H record, which consists of membership, projects, activities, leadership, personal development and county 4-H and community involvement.  Each Key Award recipient receives a certificate, a Key Award pin and notable recognition.

Questions please call UW Extension Dodge County at 920-386-3790


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