Youth Program Application
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Each year, a select group of student leaders are chosen to participate in Leadership Arlington's Youth Program. To apply online, please visit www.LeadershipArlington.org. Please learn about our Youth Program, including the required time commitment and tuition fee, before applying. The Class of 2012 Youth Program will take place over the following two week period:
Monday through Thursday, July 30 - August 2, 2012
Monday through Thursday, August 6 - August 9, 2012
QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must:
- Must be a rising juniors or seniors in the summer of 2012.
- Must be in good academic standing.
- Arlington County residents will be given preference during the selection process, but students from all jurisdictions may apply.
- Must submit a completed application and all required documents to the Leadership Arlington Youth Program. These materials may be submitted online or downloaded and returned via email, fax, or mail.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Each application will be judged on its own merits. Students will be selected on the basis of their:
- Demonstration of leadership skills in either a traditional or non-traditional setting.
- Participation in community or family service activities.
- Participation in extra-curricular activities.
- Communication skills.
- Recommendation of adult reference.
SELECTION AND CLASS MAKE-UP
The selection committee will strive to choose applicants who represent a cross-section of the students in Arlington high schools and Arlington residents. Up to 30 students will be chosen to form a diverse group of individuals based on experiences, interests, backgrounds and strengths. Diversity of school programs as well as geographic diversity within the Arlington community will also be taken into consideration.
REQUIRED TIME
The Leadership Arlington Youth Program days take place from approximately 8:30 am to 4:30pm, although the schedule and location for each day will be different. Participants are expected to attend all sessions, including the opening and closing retreats and graduation, which are mandatory. Any participant who misses the required retreats will be asked to withdraw from the program.
TUITION
Tuition for Leadership Arlington's Youth Program is $350 for Arlington County residents and $500 for non-Arlington residents. Limited scholarships are available where need is adequately demonstrated (see below). Leadership Arlington accepts checks, VISA, MasterCard, and American Express.
SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
Leadership Arlington encourages qualified candidates to apply to the Youth Program regardless of financial status. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. Candidates interested in applying for financial assistance should submit a one-page "Scholarship Request Form" with the amount requested and rationale behind the request. Requests MUST be submitted (click here) with your application or via email to Claire Dufek, Program Coordinator, cdufek@leadershiparlington.org. All scholarship requests will remain confidential.
