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Ignite by 4-H

National Ignite by 4-H Ohio Delegation

March 12-16, 2025 // Washington, D.C.
Open to enrolled 4-H teens across Ohio!

4 youth spelling ohio with arms in capitol rotundaWhat: Ignite by 4-H is a national summit designed to bring high school aged youth together from across the country and give them the opportunity to explore the best 4-H has to offer in different tracks including STEM, Agriscience, and Healthy Living. A hallmark of Ignite is the Lead to Change campaign which empowers youth to be Agents of Change where you (as a delegation) will create and present a proposal to address issues within your community. The best proposals are then awarded funding for implementation.

Who: Ohio 4-H High School Teens (aged 13-18) interested in Agriscience, Healthy Living or STEM

Where/When: In 2025, Ignite by 4-H returns for youth to attend in-person in Washington D. C. during March 12-16, 2025.

Cost: Summit registration and travel expenses will be included.


Ohio 4-H Ignite Delegation and Selection

This year, we will select roughly 10-15 teens to attend. The individuals selected must be available for the conference dates of March 12-16, 2025, and commit to pre/post-summit expectations. Summit registration and travel expenses will be included.

Application and selection process:

  1. Interested Ohio 4-H members must complete an online application via Qualtrics at go.osu.edu/4Hignite by November 1 at 11:59 p.m. Applicants must be high school aged (between 13-18 as of January 1, 2025) and enrolled as an Ohio 4-H member.
  2. After an application is received, the State 4-H Office may request a referral from county 4-H professional for the respective candidate.
  3. A selection board will review applications and conduct interviews, as needed.
  4. Those selected will be expected to fully engage in all pre-summit and summit activities and adhere to all National 4-H guidelines, complete all required work as a result of Ignite participation, and share knowledge gained with Ohio 4-H upon their return.

Interested in applying for this opportunity? Complete the online application by November 1 at 11:59 p.m. All applications must be submitted online through Qualtrics for consideration. Review the application questions and materials you need to submit by reviewing the sample application.

Any questions or concerns may be emailed to Cynthia Canan at canan.20@osu.edu.

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