Leadership · In person · Atlanta, GA

National 4-H Congress

National 4-H Congress is an annual leadership conference held in Atlanta, Georgia, for 4-H members roughly ages 14-19 who are nominated to represent their state.

  • Grades 9–12
  • Selective

About

Delegates attend workshops, community service projects, and cultural programming, with total delegate costs (registration, hotel, most meals, and airfare) around $3,000, commonly subsidized in part by state 4-H foundations. The 2026 session is scheduled for November 27-December 1 in Atlanta.

Who can apply

Grades
Grades 9–12
International students
Can't apply

What it takes

  • Recommendation lettersNeeded
  • EssayNot needed
  • InterviewNot needed
  • PortfolioNot needed

Details

Format
In person
Where
Atlanta, GA
How competitive
Selective