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The world is constantly changing. What happens in other countries and on other continents affects each of us in some way, and our collective survival depends on awareness of the world and its peoples. You can learn more about this by participating in 4-H global citizenship and many exciting cultural immersion opportunities.
Oregon youth have the opportunity to participate in both outbound and inbound international exchange programs through the 4-H Global Citizenship Program. Oregon families can apply to host youth ages 12-19 from Costa Rica, Finland, Japan, Norway and potentially other countries such as S. Korea and Taiwan for a four week summer exchange, or can also apply to host high school age youth from Japan, S. Korea, Eurasian or Eastern European countries for an academic year.
Oregon youth also have the opportunity to apply to go outbound on four or eight week summer or academic year exchanges to Japan, Costa Rica, Finland, Norway, Taiwan, S. Korea, and Romania through 4-H International Programs. New for 2021 a limited number of youth will have the opportunity to go to Argentina. Scholarship funds are available that can help off-set the cost of the trip by anywhere from 30-75%. There are also opportunities for older, college-age youth as well as adults to apply for chaperone and internship opportunities in many of these countries. Have a once-in-a-lifetime experience and apply to get out there and see the world or bring the world to you through 4-H International Programs!
Oregon Outbound Scholarship Application, Information Sheet
The Oregon 4-H International Exchange Program is seeking youth in 8th - 12th grade to assist with summer programs. Interested teens may provide assistance at Japanese Delegate Orientation, or Japanese Departure Programs. Leadership duties vary by program. Japanese Delegate Orientation requires the most youth assistance which includes leading/teaching Japanese delegates. Applications are due June 15 each year.
