Any 4-H member in Ohio ages *14-18 is able to apply by completing the Qualtrics survey linked below in this email.
Basic Information:
- National 4-H Conference is specifically focused on civic engagement, civic education, and personal development. Delegates arrive ready to connect, learn, engage, lead, and impact their communities, their nation, and their world. In 2024, National 4-H Conference returns for youth delegates to attend in-person in Washington, D.C., April 10-16, 2025 (Ohio delegates arrive a day early on April 10. Conference begins April 11).
- Interested Ohio 4-H members must complete an application via Qualtrics (linked at bottom) by December 1 at 11:59 p.m. *Applicants must be 15-18 as of January 1, 2025, and currently enrolled as an Ohio 4-H member in 2025.
- After an application is received, the State 4-H Office will request a referral from county 4-H professional for the respective candidate.
- A selection board of advisors, 4-H educators, and past attendees will review applications and conduct interviews, as needed.
- Those selected will be expected to fully engage in all pre-conference and conference activities and adhere to all National 4-H guidelines, complete all required work as a result of conference participation, and share knowledge gained with Ohio 4-H upon their return.
- More information about the opportunity can be found on the website: https://go.osu.edu/N4HC
See the attached document for the example application, and then be sure to have interested members submit an application via Qualtrics: https://go.osu.edu/N4HCapp
2025 National 4-H Conference Delegate Application Questions
