Applications for the 2012 Young Women's Political Leadership Program are now available!

The 2012 Young Women’s Political Leadership Program (YWPL) will be held in Washington, DC from June 25 – June 30, 2012. The goal of YWPL is to help more young women seize the opportunity to be political leaders in their community and in the world. YWPL emphasizes the practical skills needed to lead in politics, including:

Public speaking;

Networking;

Developing a message; and

On-camera media training.

YWPL is open to high school girls entering 9^th grade through graduating seniors. While the program is free of charge, there is a room and board fee of $500 and need-based scholarships are available. To apply for a need-based scholarship, please complete the optional essay at the end of the application.

Young women who are interested in the Young Women’s Political Leadership Program are encouraged to apply early for the 2012 program! The application deadline is February 28, 2012.