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Mar 13

Texas 4-H Water Ambassador Program Applications Open

Posted on March 13, 2026 at 1:19 PM by Claire Marks

Texas 4-H Water Ambassador Program Applications Open

Group of students standing in front of a large 4-H clover sign with text promoting the 4H2O

Applications are now open for the Texas 4-H Water Ambassador Program (4-H2O), a statewide leadership program designed to equip the next generation of water leaders with knowledge, experience, and professional connections in the water industry.

The program is open to students currently in 8th through 11th grade for the 2026–2027 academic year. Students do not have to be current 4-H members to apply, but must join a local chapter if accepted. Participants begin their journey with a week-long Leadership Academy this summer, where they travel across Texas to learn about the state’s diverse water resources, water infrastructure, and water challenges.

To support students in our community, the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District offers a 4-H Water Ambassador Scholarship for students who live in or attend school in Bastrop or Lee Counties and are accepted into the program.

The LPGCD scholarship provides several benefits, including:

  • Annual Participation Fee Coverage ($300)
  • Reimbursement for program-related participation expenses
  • A $1,250 scholarship awarded each year a student remains in the program, up to $5,000 total, to support continuing education after high school

Students selected for the scholarship will also work closely with LPGCD by contributing four hours per month to District projects. Activities may include assisting with groundwater monitoring and well measurements, supporting education and outreach events, or helping develop educational materials related to water conservation and aquifer science.

Key Dates

  • Texas 4-H Water Ambassador Program Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
  • LPGCD Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This program provides a unique opportunity for students interested in science, natural resources, engineering, agriculture, or public service to gain firsthand experience in Texas water issues while developing leadership skills.

To learn more about the Texas 4-H Water Ambassador Program, visit:

www.texas4hwaterambassadors.com

For more information about the LPGCD scholarship or to apply, please contact Education & Outreach Coordinator Claire Marks at cmarks@lostpineswater.org


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