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Young Leader Opportunities
American Council of Young Political Leaders
The American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) is a bipartisan, non-profit educational exchange organization dedicated to fostering relations between the next generation of political leaders in the United States and their counterparts around the world.
American Young Scholarship Foundation
The Model United States House of Representatives will bring one Student Representative from each of the 435 Congressional Districts to Washington, DC for a five-day simulation of the House of Representatives. These Student Representatives will write the bills that will be introduced during the simulation in Washington, DC. This prestigious event will be held at the Capitol Complex, in the actual Committee Rooms, and numerous other events will be hosted throughout Washington, DC.
The Model United States House of Representatives Program is scheduled for April 17-21, 2006. The deadline for completed applications is November 18, 2005. A rigorous competition is expected and applying as early as possible is encouraged.
Congressional Youth Leadership Council
The Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC) offers dynamic experiential education programs that focus on leadership development and inspire high-achieving young people from around the world to achieve their full potential.
CYLC’s young leaders meet with high-ranking government officials, members of Congress, diplomats, media figures and more - all while partaking in a diverse curriculum and interactive signature simulations. Students gain unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, briefings and events - all of which contribute to the rarest academic experience of a lifetime.
Middle School Programs
The Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC)
The National Young Leaders State Conference (NYLSC)High School Programs
The National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC)
The Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC)Alumni Programs
The Global Young Leaders Summit (GYLS)
The Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference (PYIC)
The Junior Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference (JrPYIC)
e-Scholar
This website created by the Office of Personnell Management (OPM) is a great resource for finding information on more than 400 Federally-funded opportunities to further your education and real-world experiences. Links include information on grants, internships, fellowships, scholarships, and cooperative education programs.
Junior Statesmen Summer School
The Junior Statesmen Summer School is for 9th-11th graders who have passionate interests on politics and current events. This is an opportunity to interact with a diverse group of students and learn and practice leadership skills. Programs are in various sessions and locations during the summer including the campus's of Georgetown, Yale, Standford, and Northwestern. Students will be enrolled in AP courses, participate in student debates and attend speaker programs. There are tuition and fees for all programs.
Lead America
LeadAmerica sponsors invitational leadership conferences for our nation’s most promising young leaders. The Congressional Student Leadership Conference is an experience rarely available to high school students.
National Junior Leaders Conference
The NJLC’sCongressional Student Leadership Conference
The CSLC’s
Leadership Institute
Founded by Morton C. Blackwell in 1979, the Institute identifies, recruits, trains and places conservatives in the public policy process. The Institute produces leaders for a new generation of public policy leadership unwavering in its commitment to free enterprise, limited government and traditional values and equipped with the practical skills to implement sound philosophy through effective public policy.
Please note: all applicants must be graduates of a Youth Leadership School before they can be considered for a Leadership Institute internship.
Martha Guy Summer Institute
The Martha Guy Summer Institute (MGSI) at Appalachian State University (ASU) is for current juniors interested in business. Students spend 2 weeks on campus exploring business then travel to New York City and Washington, D.C. Students interested in business and leadership who are committed to learning should apply.
National Student Leadership Forum
The National Student Leadership Forum on Faith and Values is a time for college student leaders to gather together from around the United States to meet with political and business leaders and examine the leadership model of Jesus of Nazareth. The three-day forum takes place in Washington, D.C. annually.
NC 4-H Congress
The N.C. State 4-H Congress is an annual educational event sponsored by the 4-H Youth Development Department at N.C. State University and planned by the State 4-H Council. This council is composed of 32 young people who serve as officers from their respective districts and 4 state officers who are elected at Congress. The Congress will be attended by approximately 800 youths ranging in age from 9 to 19 and representing every county in North Carolina.
NC Governor’s School
The Governor's School of North Carolina is a six-week summer residential program for intellectually gifted high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and does not involve credit, tests, or grades. The program is entirely free of charge to all students, funded by the General Assembly of North Carolina.
The Governor's School is the oldest statewide summer residential program for academically or intellectually gifted high school students in the nation. The program, which is open to rising seniors only, with exceptions made for rising juniors in the performing/visual arts area, is located on two campuses of 400 students each: Governor's School West at Salem College in Winston-Salem (begun in 1963), and Governor's School East at Meredith College in Raleigh (begun in 1978). Funded annually by the General Assembly of North Carolina, the program is administered by the Public Schools of North Carolina, the State Board of Education, and the Department of Public Instruction through the Exceptional Children Division. A Board of Governors, appointed by the State Board of Education, acts as an advisory body.
NC Legislative Page Program
The North Carolina House of Representatives Page Program affords youth of the State the opportunity to see firsthand how laws are made by participating in the legislative process. Young people help in Representatives' offices, in committee meetings, and during daily Sessions for one-week terms when the General Assembly is in session. Representatives are encouraged to sponsor students from a variety of backgrounds.
NC Special Olympics Internships
Special Olympics North Carolina offers a variety of internship opportunities for students who are interested in enhancing their academic experience with real-world experience in their field. Our goal is to cultivate a mutually beneficial relationship between the intern and Special Olympics North Carolina. While the intern provides his or her supervisor with professional and efficient support, the supervisor will educate the intern on the specific components of non-profit management and give him or her hands-on experience.
Numerous interns are needed year round for internships with Special Olympics North Carolina throughout the state. We provide internship opportunities in volunteer management, sports, communications and development.
NRA Foundation
Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S) is a seven-day, expense paid educational experience in Washington, D.C., for high school sophomores and juniors. The 2006 program takes place June 19-25.
While in the nation's capital, students will learn the significance of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights while developing an understanding of federal government and the importance of active participation.
The National Rifle Association launched YES in an effort to encourage America's youth to become active and knowledgeable citizens. Funding for YES comes from local donations and Friends of NRA funds.
NRA Foundation Awards $15K in College Scholarships
Presidential Classroom
Presidential Classroom provides high school juniors and seniors the chance to explore the political process in Washington, D.C. Choose from eight different programs that focus on current issues affecting our society today.
Presidential Classroom Scholars Program
Presidential Freedom Scholarship
The Presidential Freedom Scholarships promote student service and civic engagement. These scholarships, funded in part by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency, recognize high school students for outstanding leadership in service to their community and neighbors.
Robert Welch University - Summer Camp
During America’s founding era, people valued virtues and principles such as honesty, integrity, industry, limited government, and independence. These virtues and principles, sometimes called "Americanism," were once taught in every schoolhouse and campus in America. Today youth around the nation are still learning about the core principles of Americanism while having the time of their life at RWU Summer Camps. RWU summer camps are located in scenic private facilities around the nation. These campgrounds are well maintained and provide a safe and enjoyable environment for endless hours of recreation and learning. All of these facilities provide adequate cabin and classroom space for each camper. Register or volunteer today.
Summer LEADERS Program
The Summer LEADERS Program of the Upward Bound Regional Math and Science Center at Western Carolina University (WCU) in Cullowhee is a 6 week program for 9th - 12th graders who are interested in Science or Math and willing to participate in academic, social, cultural, atheletic, and creative activities on the WCU campus. This program is funded by the US Department of Education.
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USDA Risk Management Agency
Production agriculture is a high risk undertaking. Students who participate in the Risk Management Essay Contest will develop an understanding of the principles of risk management and learn how to select the proper strategies to minimize risk and maximize returns. Ten national winning essays will be selected on the basis of content, adherence to the assigned topic, grammar, organization, originality and creativity. Each of the ten winners and his or her advisor will travel to Washington, D.C., all expenses paid, for a special USDA Risk Management Agency/FFA Day. While in Washington, students and advisors will meet with USDA officials and members of Congress and be recognized in a special ceremony. Lodging, transportation and meal costs will be covered for each student winner and his or her advisor.
Young America's Foundation
Young America's Foundation's National Conservative Student Conference, National High School Leadership Conference, and regional conferences allow students to interact with and learn valuable leadership skills from national leaders. Past speakers include President Ronald Reagan, Attorney General John Ashcroft, Nobel Laureates James Buchanan and Milton Friedman, author Tom Clancy, and House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.
National Conservative Student Conference
National High School Leadership Conference