The Ohio Youth Capital Challenge (OYCC) began in the mid-2000s as a partnership between Ohio 4-H, Ohio FFA and Ohio Farm Bureau, with the goal of introducing youth to advocacy, citizenship and public policy. Over the past 10 years, more than 400 high school students have participated in the program, working in teams to research a local community issue, work with mentors and share their solutions in a public format. Teams also have the opportunity to travel to the Ohio Statehouse to meet with legislators and aides to better understand the conception, development, and implementation of public policies.

Deadline to apply or nominate: February 1