A full-ride into the Leadership Institute's Youth Leadership School.
ASYP members received an expedited application pathway, a 100% scholarship, and travel coverage to the flagship July 4th America250 program. Applications for this cohort are now closed, join ASYP to be first in line for what comes next.
Aligned in purpose, distinct in reach.
Together, the American Society of Young Professionals and the Leadership Institute commit to identifying, training, and empowering the next generation of American leaders through a curated national network of young professionals and proven programs in public policy and civic leadership.
ASYP
American Society of
Young Professionals
LI · YLS
Leadership Institute
Youth Leadership School
Inside the program.
Moments from past Youth Leadership School cohorts and ASYP gatherings.
Dates
July 1–5
America250 Youth Leadership School
Our flagship program under this opportunity. Five days of leadership training built around America's 250th anniversary, delivered by the Leadership Institute, with ASYP recognized at the welcome reception.
- Five days of intensive leadership training (July 1–5)
- America250 themed curriculum and speaker sessions
- Welcome reception with ASYP fireside chat
- Network with conservative leaders, policy experts, and peers
Four steps from application to acceptance.
- 01
Join ASYP and express interest
Become an ASYP member and let leadership know you'd like to attend the Youth Leadership School.
- 02
Receive your referral code
ASYP issues a dedicated promo code and Referred By identifier for the LI YLS application.
- 03
Submit your application to LI
Apply through LI YLS with your promo code, Public Policy Questionnaire, resume, headshot, and program terms.
- 04
Receive guaranteed acceptance
Complete applications meeting LI standards are guaranteed admission and a full-ride scholarship.
Acceptance is guaranteed for complete applications meeting LI's standard eligibility: Public Policy Questionnaire, resume, headshot, and program terms.
A two-way commitment.
ASYP brings.
- Promote LI YLS programs and the ASYP promo code to all active members
- Distribute program information and application links through official channels
- Participate in the July 4th YLS welcome reception speaking engagement
- Feature LI YLS as a recommended opportunity in ASYP communications and social media
LI provides.
- Honor guaranteed acceptance for all qualifying ASYP applicants
- Provide 100% full-ride scholarships (including travel for July 4th YLS)
- Recognize ASYP at the July 4th YLS welcome reception
- Supply ASYP with promotional materials, flyers, and assets to share with members
- Promote ASYP membership to the LI graduate community
Three dates that anchor the year.
- 01
May 22, 2026
Target Start·Opportunity begins
- 02
July 1–5, 2026
America250 YLS·Flagship program week
- 03
Aug 1, 2026
Re-evaluation·Renewal & future planning
Questions, answered.
Everything ASYP members and prospective applicants tend to ask about the opportunity and the Youth Leadership School.
About the Program
Eligibility
Logistics
Become a member. Be first in line.
Applications for this cohort are closed, but ASYP membership is open year-round. Join now to unlock the next leadership opportunity, programming, and partner pathways.
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Selected applicants for the America250 cohort have been contacted directly. Join ASYP to hear about the next leadership opportunity first.
