Georgia 4-H Now Accepting Applications for National 4-H Conference 2022
About National 4-H Conference
The conference dates for 2022 have not been announced yet, but is typically in late spring.
Each year, every Land Grant University 4-H Department is invited to select and send a delegation of high-school-aged 4-H’ers to Washington, DC, to participate in National 4-H Conference. Conference delegates engage in personal development experiences that increase their knowledge, resources, and skills while they discuss topics affecting youth and 4‑H programming nationwide. Delegates not only learn while at the conference: they are empowered to create positive social change in their communities and have the opportunity to practice and apply their skills in a real-world setting. 4-H’ers arrive in our nation’s capital ready to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, their country, and their world. They choose an important societal topic and, in round table groups, prepare a briefing. During the conference, the groups present their briefing to federal officials at agencies throughout the Washington, D.C. area.
For more information, visit georgia4h.org or 4-h.org.
National 4-H Conference Application Information
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
Applications Due Thursday, November 11, 2021 @ 5:00 PM
Finalists Announced November 24, 2021
Finalist Interviews December 11, 2021 @ Rock Eagle 4-H Center during Fall Forum
Delegates Announced December 11, 2021
National Conference Dates TBD for 2022 @ Washington, DC
PROCESS OVERVIEW AND AWARDS
- Four Georgia delegates will be selected to attend National 4-H Conference through a combination of applications and interviews. They will join the Leadership in Action state winners who opt to attend National Conference as part of their award.
- The four delegates who are selected via the application/interview process AND attend the conference will be eligible for Master 4-H status.
- For the four selected delegates, 4-H will cover all expenses for the trip (except for transportation to and from the Atlanta Airport, meals on travel days, and one meal on Capitol Hill Day).
- Two alternates will also be selected. An alternate will be given the opportunity to attend National 4-H Conference in the event one of the four selected delegates is unable to do so. If an alternate ends up attending National Conference, that individual will be eligible for Master 4-H status.
For more detailed information about National 4-H Conference, visit 4-h.org.
ELIGIBILITY RULES
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in 4-H and must be between ages 15 and 19 years old by January 1 of the conference year to compete for selection as a National 4-H Conference delegate.
- Applicants must not have attended National 4-H Conference previously.
PROJECT PROCEDURE
- Submit applications from interested 15-19 year old 4-H’ers in your county by November 11, 2021 @ 5:00 PM.
- Select applicants, chosen on the basis of the application alone, will be invited to interview at Fall Forum as finalists. A list of those selected to interview will be posted on November 24, 2021.
- Finalists will be interviewed at 4-H Fall Forum on December 11. This is the only time when finalists can be interviewed.
- Delegates will be announced at Fall Forum and will be selected on basis of:
- 4-H project work
- 4-H leadership work
- Leadership activities in other fields
- Civic engagement activities
- Essay submitted with application
APPLICATION FORM
The total Application should be no more than six pages including:
- Contact Information Page
- 2 Pages of 4-H & Leadership Activities
- 2 to 3 Page Essay
- Application form is attached as a Word document that can and should be electronically completed and submitted (though, for signatures, you may have to print, sign, and scan). Find it and more info at georgia4h.org.
SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS
Applications received after the deadline may not be considered. Applications must arrive in Mrs. Allie Griner’s email inbox by 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 11, 2021 for final signatures.
