WHAT IS NATIONAL 4-H CONFERENCE?
National 4-H Conference is the Secretary of Agriculture’s premier youth development opportunity to engage youth in developing recommendations for the 4-H Youth Development Program. If you want to strengthen your leadership and/or citizenship projects, this is an excellent opportunity.
LOCATION:
The 2025 National 4-H Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City – Arlington, VA. It is right by the Ronald Reagan National Airport and approximately 5 miles from the perfect gateway to Washington, D.C.’s leaders, monuments and museums.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The National 4-H Conference requires youth who are focused and committed to working during the Conference and in their state. The Texas delegation will be limited to 1-5 youth delegates, and 1-2 adult chaper-ones who will be required to engage in pre- and post-conference work and participate in all scheduled conference activities. The minimum age requirement for a Texas youth delegate is 15 years old (must be by January 1, 2025). The maximum age for a Texas youth delegate is 18.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications must be submitted online and certified through 4HOnline by January 8, 2025. Choose ‘2025 National 4-H Conference Delegate Application’. A fee is NOT required to complete the application. County Extension Office personnel will certify the application, so please communicate with your Extension Agent of your intent to apply. Final selection of delegates will be made on the basis of the online application; you may be contacted for a telephone interview. The final selection of delegates will be announced on, or before, January 17, 2025
Application can be found at: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/National%204-H%20Conference%20Scholarship%20Form_English_remediated_0.pdf

Location

1605 N Main St #102, Belton, TX 76513, USA