Youth Leadership St. Johns
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Youth Leadership St. Johns is a dynamic program designed for high school juniors in St. Johns County, Florida. It aims to equip students with knowledge of how their community functions, expose them to business and college opportunities, and help foster leadership skills. Through hands-on experiences, monthly program days, and a team-building retreat, the program encourages personal growth, community involvement, and academic aspirations.
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Application process and timeline
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are closed. The next application cycle will open in Spring 2027.
February-March: Applications are open for interested high school sophomores.
April: Semifinalists are selected and invited to participate in an in-person interview with a panel of community volunteers. All applicants will be notified by email whether they have been selected for an interview.
May: All interviewees receive an email notifying them of the final selection decisions.
Eligibility
- YLSJ is a program for high school juniors, students must be a current sophomore in St. Johns County to apply
- Minimum GPA of 3.00
- Must be able to miss one day of school per month for program days (all program days will be excused absences)
- Must be able to maintain academic responsibilities while participating in the program