US National 4-H Conference

Returning for the first time since 2019!

The annual U.S. National 4-H Conference is the premiere civic engagement opportunity for 4-H members across the U.S and Canada. One 4-H member (aged 18-19 at the time of travel) from each province in Canada, forms the Canadian delegation. Conference delegates choose an important societal topic and in round table groups prepare a formal briefing. Briefings are presented to U.S. federal officials around the Washington, D.C. area. In addition to conference activities, 4-H Canada delegates may have a chance to tour Washington, visit some of the nation’s famous cultural and political sites, including the Lincoln Memorial and Capitol Hill, and visit the Canadian Embassy.

*4-H Canada participation in this program is subject to annual invitation from the U.S. Organizing Committee.

The U.S National 4-H Conference is supported by The Honourable Lyle and Sharon Vanclief Leadership Endowment Fund.

Community Engagement & Communications

Ages 18-19 at time of travel

April 2024

Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia

TBD

Register by December 8, 2023

Contact your provincial 4-H office for more information

Bursaries

Jack Pemberton Youth Development Bursary

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF), in partnership with 4-H Canada, is pleased to offer the Jack Pemberton Youth Development Bursary to a senior 4-H member residing outside of Ontario with a keen interest in agriculture and a desire to attend The Royal in Toronto.

Jack Pemberton was a Past President and Honourary Life Governor of RAWF. Mr. Pemberton created this opportunity to travel to Toronto to visit The Royal firsthand, as he felt it is a wonderful experience for anyone who is interested in agriculture.

The 101st RAWF runs from November 3 to 12, 2023.

The successful applicant will be awarded a $3,000 bursary.

• $2,250 of the funds will be used to cover the cost of travel to and within Toronto (airfare and all transportation between the airport, hotel, and The Royal grounds).

• $750 of the funds will go towards the recipient’s post-secondary education.

In memory of Mr. Pemberton, The Royal will provide general admission passes and up to three nights of accommodation (double occupancy) for the winner and a guest. A suggested itinerary of events to attend, including some VIP opportunities, will also be provided by The Royal staff, based on the interests expressed in the recipient’s application.

Applications will be accepted online from August 8, 2023, to September 15, 2023, at 11:59pm E.T.

For more information and application guidelines, visit 4-h-canada.ca/bursaries.

Entering final year of high school/CÉGEP

Awarded September 2023

Apply by September 15, 2023