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State Awards, Leadership Opportunities, and Scholarships
Diamond Clover
The Diamond Clover Award Program engages 4-H youth in a variety of projects and activities that will enable them to acquire skills related to leadership, community service, civic engagement and advocacy. The award consists of six levels that require a 4-H member to plan and accomplish a broad range of age-appropriate goals with supportive volunteers and community members. The Diamond Clover Project is one-way 4-H youth can make a lasting difference in their community.
Diamond Clover - FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
The first five levels are listed below. Click on the Word file to begin the process for the level that you are on. Starting with Level One and working your way up each year.
Level One Plan and Report/ Word Version - Click HERE
Level Two Plan and Report/ Word Version - Click HERE
Level Three Plan and Report/ Word Version - Click HERE
Level Four Plan and Report/ Word Version - Click HERE
Level Five Plan and Report/ Word Version - Click HERE
Level Six Information/ Click HERE
Visit the Maryland 4-H Youth Development website for more information.
MD 4-H State Council
Learn more about the Maryland 4-H State Council in the FAQ Sheet.
The Maryland 4-H State Council is the premier leadership opportunity in Maryland. It comprises active 4-H members from around the state interested in developing high-level leadership skills and representing their county 4-H program. State Council members have the opportunity to learn from each other, volunteers, and faculty/staff outside of their club and county. The State Council is led by a youth officer team and faculty/staff advisors.
To Join State Council
| Eligibility | Any active Maryland 4-H youth age 13-18 (as of January 1 of the upcoming program year) may apply to be on the Maryland 4-H State Council. Membership is verified through 4-H Online. |
| Submission Deadline | November 15 |
| Application Package | General Membership Information Packet
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| Submission Portal | How to Apply for a Leadership Opportunity Help Guide |
| Notification | December 15 |
National Leadership Opportunities
The Maryland 4-H Program is proud to offer senior 4-H members the opportunity to participate in Leadership Trips at the National Level. All enrolled and dues-paying club members ages 14-18 (as of January 1st, the year the trip takes place) from all counties and Baltimore City are eligible to submit an application and portfolio packet (see instructions below) for any of the following national leadership trips. To be considered for a Leadership Trip, a 4-H member must complete a portfolio package including an application, 4-H resume, essay, and interview.
| Trips | Requirements | Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| National 4-H Conference (April) | Submit your Senior 4-H Portfolio for consideration through 4-H Online (Event Registration). All candidates will also participate in an Interview. | State Deadline: January 15th The local 4-H Program may set an earlier deadline. |
National 4-H Leadership Trips | Submit your Senior 4-H Portfolio for consideration through 4-H Online (Event Registration). Senior 4-H Portfolio includes a All candidates will also participate in an Interview. | State Deadline: January 15th The local 4-H Program may set an earlier deadline. |
Senior Portfolio Process Informational flyer
How to Apply for a Leadership Opportunity Help Guide
Links to helpful resources:
MD 4-H Scholarship
Each year Maryland education scholarships are awarded to current Maryland 4-H members or alumni(ae) who will be enrolled at an accredited college, university, or post-high school vocational program in the fall of the year in which they apply.
Visit the Maryland 4-H Foundation website for more information and scholarship application