Student of the Month AND National Youth Congress Applications

GEAR UP National Youth Congress, 2012

Nominate an 8th-12th grade student (or students) for the National Youth Congress program which will run during the National Conference in San Francisco, CA from July 14-17. Led by Gear Up for Excellence, the same team that does Oregon GEAR UP's Student Leadership Event, the Youth Congress is a youth leadership program that implements a student-focused curriculum, blending leadership development with life skills and strategies for increased learning. GEAR UP will pay the registration, airfare and hotel for up to 5 students from the state. If a student is selected, the school agrees to chaperone the student including any additional costs. Students you select should fill out this short application form and send a photo release to stephanie_carnahan@ous.edu by April 19.

Preference for the Youth Congress will be given to students who have been nominated for Student of the Month, so take this chance to honor students that have demonstrated determination, leadership, teamwork, or overcome adversity. If you think a student is impressive and on track for college success, we want to hear about it (in 250 words or less). Nominate a student by April 19!