For over 55 years, the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador program has offered leadership and civic engagement to 4-H members and their communities through service, promotion and education across the state.
Ambassadors are role models for other 4-H'ers and they serve as positive representatives of the Minnesota 4-H program. They represent a diverse group of 4-H projects, programs and areas of the state.
Meet the 4-H State Ambassadors
For youth interested in becoming a 4-H State Ambassador
During their one-year term, 4-H State Ambassadors facilitate and take part in activities to promote, represent, plan and implement high-quality programming for Minnesota youth. They gather in-person four times a year to do personal leadership development activities and to work as a team to create opportunities for middle and high school youth.
At the BLU and YELLO conferences, the 4-H State Ambassadors teach and facilitate learning sessions for youth participants. They also host Ambassadors Connecting with Ambassadors, the podcast Cloverchat and a statewide service project.
Review the program information to learn more about what it means to be a 4-H State Ambassador.
You can apply to be a Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador if you will be in grades 11-13 for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must be enrolled in Minnesota 4-H throughout their July-June term.
Complete this form to be notified when applications open.
Application timeline
- March 20 - 4-H State Ambassador information session
- April 3 - 4-H State Ambassador information session
- April 15 - Applications due by 11:59 p.m.
- April 21-22 - Interview invitations will be emailed to all semi-finalists
- April 30-May 2 - Online interviews will be conducted
- May 9 - Notification of selection status emailed to applicants
- July 28-August 1 - 2025-2026 State Ambassador Team Orientation (required)
How to apply
- Review program information before applying.
- Apply online. Applications are due April 15 at 11:59 p.m.
- Refer to the frequently asked questions for more information.
- Questions about the application or application process? Send your questions to [email protected].
Statewide service project
Each year, the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors select a service theme to engage all Minnesota 4-H youth in learning about a community issue and taking steps to make a positive, collective impact. The theme is determined by the State Ambassadors with input collected from youth, community members, volunteers and staff across the state.
The service theme for the 2025-2026 4-H year is Disaster Relief and Emergency Response.
Reviewed in 2025