National 4-H Conference is the annual premier national civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members across the country. Delegates will not only learn while at the conference, but will have the opportunity to practice and apply in a real world setting their newly developed and refined skills. Delegates choose an important societal topic and in round table groups prepare a briefing. During the conference, groups present their briefing to federal officials around the Washington, D.C. area. 4-H members in grade 10 -12 may apply. One to four delegates will represent the Northern Mariana Islands at National 4-H Conference.

2025 National 4-H Conference Applications

For the 2025 National 4-H Conference, interested delegates must now meet a new minimum requirement of 100 hours of 4-H-related community service. This requirement reflects our commitment to fostering leadership, civic engagement, and community involvement among our participants. These hours must have been earned by November 2024 in order to qualify. 

For those who have already fulfilled the required community service hours, you will be contacted shortly with details regarding the next steps in the application process.