The Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation proudly continues its legacy of supporting youth development, education, and leadership through its annual scholarship program. In 2025, the Foundation awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to 15 exceptional 4-H members who exemplify the organization’s core values: leadership, service, personal growth, and community engagement.

These scholarships are made possible by generous donors—including families, corporations, and local businesses—who believe in the mission of 4-H and the promise of the next generation. Each award honors not only academic ambition, but also the practical leadership skills and community service that define the 4-H experience in Ozaukee County.

• Pete Lotz, recipient of the $5,000 Badger Meter Scholarship, is a 9-year member of the Jay Road 4-H Club. Pete’s 4-H experience includes beef, beekeeping, woodworking, leathercraft, and vegetables. He created a bee observation hive at the county fair and has served as Treasurer and Youth Leader. He will attend UW-Platteville to study Industrial and Systems Engineering with a goal to improve agricultural manufacturing.
  
• Addison Schubert, recipient of the $3,000 S. Duane Stroebel Scholarship, is an 11-year member of the Lakeview 4-H Club. She has led poultry and swine projects, served in multiple officer roles, and plans to study Animal Science with a focus on animal nutrition at UW-Platteville.
  
• Alaina Jarmuz, recipient of the $3,000 Richard and Diane Omdahl Family Scholarship, is an 8-year member of Cloverleaf 4-H. With experience in photography, horse, art, and clothing projects, Alaina has served as a Youth Leader and club president. She will attend the University of St. Thomas to study Nursing.
  
• Carter Hodgson, recipient of the $3,000 State Bank of Newburg Scholarship, is an 8-year member of Jay Road 4-H. He has held leadership roles in his club and worked on beef, beekeeping, and woodworking projects. He plans to attend Lakeshore Technical College for Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement.
  
• Cori Milam, recipient of the $3,000 LaBudde Group Scholarship, is a 9-year member of the Covered Bridge 4-H Club. With projects in sheep, home environment, and photography, she has served as Youth Leader and held every officer role. She plans to pursue a pre-vet track at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
  
• Finnola Liljegren, recipient of the $3,000 Janice and Tom Bublitz Memorial Scholarship, is a 9-year member of Decker’s Corners 4-H. She explored projects in art, LEGO, and shooting sports, and held several officer roles. She will attend Mount Mary University to study Art Education.
  
• Judy Jentges, recipient of the $3,000 Jim Melichar Memorial Scholarship, is a member of Little Kohler 4-H. Her projects span beef, dairy, and swine, and she has been a Youth Leader for the swine project. She plans to major in Animal Science with a Meat Animals emphasis at UW–River Falls.
  
• Rebecca Gierach, recipient of the $3,000 Marvin and Eileen Hoffmann Scholarship, is a member of Lindenwood 4-H. With extensive project experience—including sewing, sheep, beef, dogs, and photography—she plans to pursue a Marketing degree at Concordia University and eventually work in dog training and service animal development.
  
• Paige Kurlinski, recipient of a $1,000 Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation Scholarship, is a member of the Lakeview 4-H Club. She has held every club officer role, mentored in the goat project, and will study Elementary Education at UW-Platteville with a goal of becoming a teacher who works with therapy dogs.
  
• Caitlyn Weyker, recipient of a $1,000 Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation Scholarship, is a graduate of Ozaukee High School and member of Holy Cross 4-H. She is studying Business with an emphasis in Accounting at UW Oshkosh and plans to become a CPA and business owner.
  
• Alexis Lasse, recipient of a $1,000 Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation Scholarship, is a 13-year member of Lindenwood 4-H. With experience in over 30 projects, Alexis will study Business Administration with a Human Resources focus at Marquette University.
  
• Amelia Werner, recipient of a $1,000 Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation Scholarship, is a 5-year member of Cloverleaf 4-H. Active in cake decorating, crocheting, and photography, Amelia will study Operations and Supply Chain Management at Davenport University.
  

As the Foundation continues its work, these scholarships serve as a shining example of what’s possible when we invest in our youth: confident, capable leaders ready to give back to their communities.

Learn more about the scholarships and youth recipients here: 2025 Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Recipients