Application
For High School Seniors and Juniors

20th Annual Leadership Conference for High School Students
March 25-28, 2010
Sacramento, California
Application Deadline Extended until November 16, 2009

Download the Digital Application HERE

Download the Printable Application HERE

Background: The annual Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project (APYLP) conference provides a select group of 50 Asian and Pacific Islander seniors and juniors from public, private and charter high schools throughout California with a unique opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the legislative process, community leadership, and political activism. During the four-day, three-night conference, students will participate in a Mock Legislature at the State Capitol that includes the election of peer legislative leaders, lively debate of current issues through the introduction of legislation, and the lobbying of bills during committee hearings and the Senate floor session. Additionally, small group workshops facilitated by Asian Pacific legislative staff, community activists, and business leaders will assist students in developing their leadership and public speaking skills, enhance their cultural awareness and identity, and explore the richness and diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in California.

Who Should Apply: Although any California junior or senior year high school student may apply, APYLP strongly encourages applications from Asian and Pacific Islander youth who have some leadership experience and especially from students who show leadership potential, but whose participation in programs such as APYLP may have been hindered in the past by economic, geographic, language, or other factors. The conference program is designed specifically for Asian and Pacific Islander youth to learn more about themselves, issues of importance to their communities, and how to empower their leadership potential through the political process, public service and community service. Participants in past conferences have been representative of the rich cultural, racial, multiracial, linguistic, and socioeconomic diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander communities from urban, suburban and rural communities throughout California.

Transportation, Room & Board: There is no cost to students accepted to the high school leadership conference. Through its fundraising efforts and sponsorships, APYLP pays all costs for travel, lodging, meals, and conference materials for all students selected to participate in the conference. The high school program is a supervised activity with volunteer advisors assigned to each student throughout the program.

Instructions for Applicants: The simple four-page application is available in both digital and printable formats. Printable applications can be downloaded here and once completed, must be returned by mail only. Digital applications can also be downloaded here and must be returned by email only. Applications must be postmarked or emailed no later than November 9, 2009, so don’t put it off and apply now!

All information and fields on the application must be completed. Applicants should write thoughtful and informative responses to each question. The Selection & Outreach Committee will carefully review all applications to select the 50 students and alternates who will be invited to participate in the 2010 high school conference in Sacramento.

Download the Digital Application HERE

Download the Printable Application HERE

Timeline for Applications and Selection Process

September 29, 2009 Application forms available
November16, 2009 Application deadline extended until November 16, 2009
February 1, 2010 Conference participants, alternates and all applicants notified
March 25 - 28, 2010 20th Annual Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Conference

For More Information: Questions on the application process and conference program may be directed to:

Tony Wong, Conference Coordinator VoiceMail: (916) 508-6030

Mailing address:

APYLP Selection & Outreach Committee P.O. Box 22423 Sacramento, CA 95822