Awards and Recognition
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Clover Awards
Clover Awards are standards for a 4-H'er to earn credit for county and state summer activities. Cloverbuds only have one level of standards. For Juniors, Intermediates, and Seniors, there are four levels of achievement: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald. The standards increase in number as the levels progress. The standards are also different for each age division.
Below are the Clover Award Standards, Clover Award Application, Clover Award Definitions, Questions and Answers, and Events and Activities List. Read through all the documents. If you have any questions, please reach out to the office. Be aware that Clover Award Applications are due in the 4-H Office on June 1, 2027, at 4:00 p.m. See the Record Book Section for Record Book Instructions and Project Report Form
2026-2027 Events and Activities Examples
Frequently Asked Questions 2026-2027
Clover Award Applications
2026-2027 Clover Award Application - Cloverbud
2026-2027 Clover Award Application - Junior
2026-2027 Clover Award Application - Intermediate
2026-2027 Clover Award Application - Seniors
Member Performance Standards
2026-2027 Member Performance Standards - Cloverbuds
2026-2027 Member Performance Standards - Juniors
2026-2027 Member Performance Standards - Intermediates
2026-2027 Member Performance Standards - Seniors
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Record Books
Record Books fulfill several purposes: it keeps a record of your 4-H work and it serves as a lifelong memory of what you did in 4-H. The Record Book Packet includes Instructions, a Project Report Form, a Scoresheet, and a Life Skill Wheel. Record Books are due in the 4-H Office by June 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
2026-2027 Record Book Instructions
Project Reports
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Scholarships
There are two types of continuing education scholarships, state and county. The Florida 4-H Scholarship Application and other materials are submitted electronically to the state. See the Scholarship Application Presentation for a thorough explanation. This scholarship application is used for both continuing education scholarships and awards trips to 4-H Conference and 4-H Congress. Any 4-H senior can apply for the awards trips so it is important to submit an application before your senior year in high school. The information from the electronic application is not transmitted to the county; we only know you applied if you tell us. The application portal opens in April. You can print the hard copy right now.
The 4-H County Scholarships require additional information. These scholarships are only for St. Johns County graduating high school seniors who are 4-H members to continue their education after high school. You will need to complete and print the Florida 4-H Scholarship Application, submit 2 references, your school transcript, and the 2026 County Scholarship Cover Page. See the Cover Page instructions for a detailed explanation.
There is also the Diane M. Dunn Legacy Trades Scholarship. It is intended for 4-H'ers attending an accredited vocational, trade, or technical school. See the links below for details.
If you would like Ms. Julia to review your application before you submit it, you must turn it in by April 6, 2026. The completed packets for STATE and St. Johns County scholarships, with all required materials, including references for the state scholarships and are due by May 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Be sure to give your references plenty of time to complete the references by the deadline.
If you have any questions, please contact the 4-H office.
Florida 4-H Scholarship Application Packet
Scholarship Application Presentation
Master Gardener Volunteer Scholars Endowment
2026 4-H County Scholarship Cover Page Instructions
2026 County Scholarship Cover Page
Diane M. Dunn Legacy Trades Scholarship Information
Diane M. Dunn Legacy Trades Scholarship Budget Template
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Julia S. Kelly 4-H Extension Agent II
Courtney Toelle 4-H Extension Agent I
Kellie C. Anderson 4-H Program Assistant
2026-2027 SJC 4-H Yearly Calendar
2026-2027 SJC 4-H Detailed Calendar
