Youth Leadership School - 2026 Freedom Cruise

Youth Leadership School - 2026 Freedom Cruise

ABOUT | LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

The Leadership Institute’s (LI) mission is to increase the number and effectiveness of conservative activists and leaders in the public policy process. The Institute identifies, recruits, trains, and places conservatives in government, politics, and the media.

ABOUT | Youth Leadership School - 2026 Freedom Cruise

What you will learn:

Come sail away with distinguished faculty and 100 select student leaders from around the country, and learn what it takes to become an effective leader for causes and candidates of your choice!

The Leadership Institute's Youth Leadership School (YLS) will be hosted at sea over the course of a 5-day sail. This "bootcamp of politics" is an essential training for anyone who wants to be active in the political process.

You will learn to:

• Organize large numbers of volunteers and voters
• Increase the size and effectiveness of your group
• Motivate volunteers with exciting projects
• Host successful speaker events
• Develop eye-catching signs and literature
• Gain media coverage
• Organize activism projects you can implement immediately

Thanks to the generous support of Leadership Institute donors, a limited number of full cruise scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship, please select "scholarship attendee" when applying for this training.

Specific Guidelines for Applying:

If accepted, scholarships cover flight transportation to/from the Port, cruise fare, lodging, meals, and materials for the weekend.

• Only first-time YLS students and those over the age of 18 will be considered for this school.

• You must have a U.S. Passport that does not expire within the next 6 months - or you are able to provide a copy of your original birth certificate with seal and a valid photo ID that does not expire within 6 months.

• You have a valid credit card for on board purchases including wifi and other costs outside of what the scholarship covers (listed above).

If you do not meet the criteria above your application will not be considered for this school, but you may apply to a future YLS!

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