Students attending the CYLC program National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. Secret Service at the White House in Washington, D.C. A student at the CYLC program National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. viewing the Vietnam Veterans memorial The presidential plaque in Washington, D.C.

Sponsorships and Student Fundraising Guide

Congratulations on your nomination to attend one of the conferences of the Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC).

A significant number of nominees to CYLC programs fundraise in order to earn at least a portion of the tuition they need to attend. Click here to read some fundraising success stories.

In this Sponsorships and Student Fundraising Guide, we have placed a great deal of helpful information, even step-by-step instructions and many fundraising success stories from students just like you!

Follow the steps outlined below to begin fundraising right away:

While fundraising is challenging, it enables you to develop your planning, organizational, communication and leadership skills and can be immensely rewarding as you begin seeing results. Just remember, if you use the same determination and motivation that have brought you academic success, anything is possible!

Please contact us if you have any questions or need further support. Good luck!

Sincerely,
Marguerite Regan, Ph.D.
Dean of Academic Affairs

"A goal properly set is halfway reached." — Abraham Lincoln