Any 4-H member in Ohio ages *15-18 is able to apply by completing the Qualtrics survey linked below in this post. If you have questions about attending, be sure to ask Travis Allen as he attended last year.
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 18-24, 2024 (Ohio delegates arrive a day early on April 18. Conference begins April 19).
- 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, 2024, and currently enrolled as an Ohio 4-H member in 2024.
- 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
- Ready to submit an application? Please visit: https://go.osu.edu/N4HCapp
