Applications are invited for YLAC Summer Programs 2025 (High School Achievers & High School Achievers Impact).
About YLAC
Founded in 2016, Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) aims to increase the participation of young people in the policymaking process and build their capacity to lead change.
About the Program
YLAC is back with its flagship programs this summer. The High School Achievers (HSA) Program will run in Bengaluru and Delhi this year, and the Young Researchers for Social Impact (YRSI) Program will be run online.
High School Achievers
The High School Achievers (HSA) is a one-of-a-kind leadership program for India’s most promising students to help them become active agents of change in society. It is a unique opportunity for students to broaden their perspective, build critical thinking skills, interact with thought leaders and hone their leadership potential. Modeled as a week-long bootcamp, HSA will run in Bengaluru and Delhi this year.
- Duration: 1 full week during May & June, in-person
- Focus: New Perspectives, Critical Thinking, Leadership
- Eligibility: Grades 9th – 12th (including students going into 9th & graduating from 12th)
- Scholarships deadline: 9th March
- Final deadlines: 6th April (Bengaluru); 20th April (Delhi)
Young Researchers for Social Impact
The Young Researchers for Social Impact (YRSI) program is a month-long online engagement designed to immerse talented high school students in live research projects with YLAC’s partner organizations. Students are carefully selected, trained and mentored over a period of five weeks to build their capacity as critical thinkers and problem solvers. Projects concern contemporary issues in fields such as environment, gender, education, global health and governance.
- Duration: 1 month in Jun – Jul; online weekend sessions
- Focus: Social Science Research | Live Projects with NGO partners
- Eligibility: 10th – 12th (including students going into 10th & graduating from 12th)
- Scholarships deadline: 16th March 2025 (Sunday)
- Final deadline: 4th May 2025 (Sunday)
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online for High School Achievers via this page.
Interested candidates can apply online for High School Achievers Impact via this page.
