4-H International

Learning about other countries and cultures is an opportunity available to New Mexico 4-H members, ages 16-19. What happens in other countries and on other continents affects each of us in some way. Sharing customs and cultures with each other is fostered by living with a host family (see countries available below) for one month during the summer. This will assist young people in developing a global perspective to better understand their own position in the world. 4-H International exchanges provide hands-on learning activities that develop awareness of the world and its peoples.

The 2 completed Reference Forms are to be sent DIRECTLY to Linda Schultz at the State 4-H Office.

Before submitting an application, contact Linda Schultz, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, at schultzl@nmsu.edu or 575-646-1156 for latest details.

ALL application packets are due in State 4-H office: January 7, 2013.

4-H International Exchange Programs/Forms - 2013

Argentina

• 2013 Argentina Info (PDF)
  

Australia

• 2013 Australia Info (PDF)
  

Finland

• 2013 Finland Info (PDF)
  

Japan

• 2013 Japan Info (PDF)
  

Tanzania

• 2013 Tanziania Info (PDF)
  

Delegate Forms

• Outbound Delegate Application
  (PDF)

• Comprehensive Release Form
  (PDF)

• Medical Form - Countries other than Japan (PDF)
  Due in State 4-H Office by March 1st.

• Medical Form - Japan (PDF)
  Due in State 4-H Office by March 1st.

• Reference Form - completed by 2 individuals that are not related to the applicant
  (Suggested that one be from a 4-H staff member and one from a school representative.)

New Mexico 4-H Family Opportunity to Host Norway Delegate

• 2013 Norway Delegate Host Family Info (PDF)
  

Forms

• Host Family Description
  (PDF)

• Host Family Application Form
  (DOC)

• Host Family Application - Addendum Form
  PDF

• Host Family Disclosure Form
  PDF

• Confidential Host Family Reference Form
  Reference Form-2 required from individuals not related to applicant (PDF)

Chaperone

• Chaperone Description & Finances
  (DOC)

Forms

• Chaperone Application Form
  (PDF)

• Comprehensive Release Form
  (PDF)

• Disclosure Form
  (DOC)

• Medical Form - Countries other than Japan(PDF)
  Due in State 4-H Office by March 1st.

• Medical Form - Japan (PDF)
  Due in State 4-H Office by March 1st.

• Reference Form - 2 required from individuals not related to applicant (DOC)
  

The American Youth Leadership Program (AYLP) with Samoa

The program is designed to advance mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Samoa, prepare youth leaders to become responsible citizens, spark an interest in learning about foreign cultures, and develop a cadre of Americans with cultural understanding who are able to advance international dialogue and compete effectively in the global economy.

The exchange program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the University of Wyoming 4-H Youth Development Program.

Eligibility: Youth must reside in one of the 13 western states, be at least 15 years old and no older than 17 by the trip departure date (December 13, 2013) and have at least one semester of high school remaining following the trip. Two adult participant/chaperone positions are also available for application.

There is no cost to participate in this program except for minimal out-of-pocket expenses. Applications are due no later than April 1, 2013 to the University of Wyoming.

• Click for complete information on program.

U. S. Department of State

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

• Scholarships To Study Abroad ( PDF)
  (high school and college undergraduate)

• Host An Exchange Student (PDF)
  (students, age 15-18)

NMSU Study Abroad

• NMSU Study Abroad