U.S. Conference
Tuition for the 12-day Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC) is $2,840 for scholars living in the United States and $2,960 for non-U.S. scholars. Tuition includes all housing, program materials, breakfasts, dinners and private motor coach transportation within and between Washington D.C. and New York City. Transportation to and from the conference location is not included. Participants will need money only for incidentals (phone calls, snacks, etc.).
European Conference
Tuition for the 10-day conference in Europe is $5,650 for scholars living in the United States and includes airfare to Vienna, Austria from the designated gateway cities, housing, program materials, breakfasts, dinners and private motor coach transportation within and between Vienna, Budapest and Prague.
Tuition for students from outside the United States is $4,650 and includes housing, program materials, breakfasts, dinners and private motor coach transportation within and between Vienna, Budapest and Prague. Transportation to and from the conference is not included.
China Conference
Tuition for the 10-day conference in China is $5,250 for scholars living in the United States and includes airfare to China from the designated gateway cities, housing, program materials, breakfasts, dinners and private motor coach transportation within and between Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai.
Tuition for students from outside the United States is $4,250 and includes housing, program materials, breakfasts, dinners and private motor coach transportation within and between Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai. Transportation to and from the conference is not included.
Fundraising
The Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC) makes every effort to assist students with gathering funds for part or all of their tuition through fundraising and scholarships.
To check out our easy-to-use online Student Fundraising Guide, click here. You will find helpful step-by-step instructions, customizable letters, fundraising ideas and success stories from past CYLC scholars.
Don't forget to contact the Office of Admissions if you decide to fundraise all or part of your tuition to keep us updated on your progress or if you have any questions.
Scholarship Application
All scholarship application deadlines for the 2009 GYLC have passed. It is too late to apply for a scholarship.
In the event that you are preliminarily granted an award, your notification letter will ask you to finalize the award through submitting a copy of the 2007 1040 Federal Income Tax Form from the individual who claimed you as a dependent. The Federal Income Tax form serves as proof of financial need as indicated upon the applicant’s Scholarship Application. The Congressional Youth Leadership Council cannot grant any scholarship money without receiving sufficient proof of income.
Scholarship applicants should expect e-mail notification of the review results within two weeks of the scholarship deadline. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Admissions.
Travel Protection Plan
To view the optional Travel Protection Plan Description of Coverage, click here.
