All California high school students currently in the 10th and 11th grade are invited to apply. The Conference will be held:

Date: Saturday, July 23rd — Saturday, July 30th
Place: California State University, Sacramento
Deadline: All applications must be submitted and all supporting materials postmarked by Friday April 15, 2011.

Background:
Since 1982, the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, Inc, (CLYLP) has successfully organized a week-long leadership training conference in Sacramento, through which over approximately 3,000 of California’s best and brightest high school students have been prepared for the many opportunities and challenges they face. Alumni of the CLYLP summer conference are leaders in both the public and private sector and have become successful professionals such as educators, business persons, doctors and attorneys.

CLYLP Summer Conference Activities:

• Legislative Day at the State Capitol: Students learn about the legislative process through active participation in mock hearings and interaction with legislators.
• Campaign Development Workshops: Students learn skills and techniques needed to organize and run political campaigns. Students then use these skills at school for class and student body elections.
• College & Careers Day: Students attend a College Fair and meet with community college, CSU, UC, and private college recruiters. College representatives, admissions staff, and financial aid experts provide students with information on how to apply for and succeed in college. Students also get exposure to various professional careers.

The conference also provides valuable information on Chicano Latino culture and history through the personal experiences of presenters and their study of related topics. The leadership training is presented so that students can take what they learn back to their school and community. Esteemed professionals from a wide range of fields lead many conference workshops and activities and offer opportunities to build relationships with mentors and role models.

More information about the CLYLP:
• The CLYLP is a volunteer-run, non-profit, non-partisan organization.
• Students attend the conference at no cost to themselves or their families. (Room and board, and transportation are included).
• Students are selected based on the following: Application, letters of recommendations, three written essays, and overall demonstrated potential.

Application Requirements and Instructions
To be eligible, you must be…
1. Currently be enrolled in a California high school for the 2010-2011 academic year.
2. Currently be in either 10th (sophomore) or 11th (junior) grade.
3. Not have previously attended the conference as a participant.

To apply, click on the link below to submit your application online or download the application.  You must also mail the following:

• Recent Official High School Transcripts: Be sure to request and enclose an official in-progress copy of your most recent high school transcript. Send it along with your completed application.
• A Description of School and Community Activities: On a separate sheet, please list any school and community activities you were/are involved in (i.e., offices held, club membership, after school activities, volunteer/paid work experience). Include grade level, length of participation, and description of the activity. Send this sheet along with your completed application.
• Two Recommender Forms & Two Letters of Recommendation: Have the enclosed two Letter of Recommendation forms completed along with a letter of recommendation for each recommender. One form and letter must be from an educator (i.e., teacher, principal, counselor, etc.) at your school and the other form and letter must be from a community member who is not related to you.
• A Complete Response to Three Essay Questions: Please provide responses to all three questions below. Answers must be written on separate sheets of paper. Include your full name at the top right hand corner with the essay number for each question. Type or write legibly. Make sure your response pertains to the question asked. Responses to each essay must be 500 words or less. Completed essays must be sent with your completed application. Essays in Spanish are acceptable.

  Essay #1 – Leadership: Discuss your leadership ability and potential. Explain why you feel you are qualified to participate in the summer conference. Discuss your expectations about the conference.

  Essay #2 – Autobiography: Write your autobiography. Include in your discussion the names of individuals who have had a positive influence in your life.

  Essay #3 – Hypothetical Situation: Select one of the following issues (either A or B). Take a position and present your arguments in support of that position. Re-write the question you choose at the top of your essay.
  

  • Issue A: What do you think are the obstacles facing students in K-12 education that may prevent them from being adequately prepared to enter college? What specific actions or programs would you recommend to better prepare them to attend college (e.g., counseling/guidance, mentoring programs, cultural issues). We encourage you to create your own unique ideas.
  • OR
  • Issue B: If you were the Governor of California, how would you address recent controversial issues affecting the K-12 community (e.g., immigration, college access for underrepresented students, and bilingual education)? As a future leader, what are the skills you need to develop to be prepared to deal with these and other issues in the years to come??

Failure to provide any of the above requested documents may disqualify you from having your application reviewed.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Your completed application (including all forms) must be postmarked by April 15, 2011.

Send your application and all required forms to:
CLYLP, Inc.
Student Application Committee
P.O. Box 161566
Sacramento, CA 95816-1566

Important: Keep a copy of your application and all documents submitted to the CLYLP Application Committee.

Selection Criteria: Completed applications will be scored based on the following…
* Essay #1 - Leadership
* Essay #2 - Autobiography
* Essay #3 - Hypothetical Essay
* School and Community Activities
* Recommender Forms & Letters of Recommendation
* Overall Presentation

For more information: Please contact the CLYLP:
1. Via telephone at (916) 446-1640 or toll free at 1-800-MYCLYLP
2. Via e-mail at applications@clylp.org

A Note to Past Participants: If you previously attended the CLYLP Summer Leadership Conference, the Los Angeles Institute or San Joaquin Valley Institute, you are not eligible to re-apply as a participant. Instead you are encouraged to apply as a Peer Counselor. Peer Counselor applications will be available on this website in late March.

Students selected to participate in the CLYLP 2011 Summer Conference will be notified by early June.

   

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