Peace Ambassador Leadership Program (PALP) Application
Application Type
I am applying to PALP as a:
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General PALP member (New or alumni but not Jr. Counselor)
Jr. Counselor in Training (Invitation required)
Returning Jr. Counselor
Sr. Counselor (College Internship Program - Invitation Required)
How did you hear about PALP this year?
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Parent
Social media (Instagram, TikTok, etc)
Google Search
Friend
Another organization
General school posting (newsletter/social media, etc)
I attended PALS 2025 as a delegate
Former PALP participant
What is the name of the friend who recommended you
Name of the organization that referred you.
Which PALS location did you attend in 2025?
UCF
UF
FIU
GU
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PALP Location Attendance
On a monthly basis, you will attend the meetings at which of the locations below:
Central Florida: University of Central Florida (UCF) (Orlando)
South Florida: Nova Southeastern University (Davie)
Virtual on Zoom (Reserved for those more than 1 hours from a location)
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Student Background Information
Legal First Name
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Legal Last Name
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Preferred First Name
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Personal Email
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School Email
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Student Cell Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Home Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Please Select
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
Name of County (not country)
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Date of Birth
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My Pronouns Are
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She/Her/Hers
He/Him/His
They/Them/Theirs
Sexual Orientation
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Heterosexual
Pansexual
Bisexual
Asexual (Ace)
Queer
Lesbian
Gay
Gender Identity
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Please Select
Female
Male
Transfeminine (MtF)
Transmasculine (FtM)
Nonbinary
Agender
Questioning/ Exploring Gender
Gender Fluid
Prefer Not to disclose
Are you Hispanic or Latino?
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Yes
No
Select one or more of the following races:
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American Indian or Alaska Native. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.
Asian. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Black or African American. A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
White. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.
Additional specifics
MENA (Middle Eastern/North African)
South Asian
Southeast Asian
Caribbean
Adult Shirt Size
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M
L
XL
2XL
3XL
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School Life and Extra-Curricular Activities
Name of School
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School Type
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Public
Charter
Private
Magnet
Home school / Virtual
Name of Counselor
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Phone Number and/or Extension of Counselor
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Email of Counselor
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Grade Level
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9th
10th
11th
12th
High School Graduation Year
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Current G.P.A
List any honors and/or awards you have received.
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General PALP Member Click Here to Open Questions)
General PALP Member.
New to PALP? Tell us more about you and your plans while in the program.
What skills would you like to gain while at PALP?
What Leadership Experiences Have You Had So Far?
Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership skills, whether in school, extracurricular activities, or your community.
What Social or Community Issues Are You Passionate About?
Share a cause or issue that you care deeply about and how you might want to address it through your involvement in PALP.
What Strengths Do You Bring to a Team?
Describe qualities or skills that make you an effective team player and how you plan to apply these within PALP.
What Makes You Excited About Working on a Group Community Service Project?
Tell us about a community service idea or project you’d love to work on, and how you think it could make a difference.
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Jr. Counselor In Training (Skip if Jr./ Sr. Counselor in Training)
Jr. Counselor In Training (Invitation Required)
Many of these questions require you to reflect on your PALS 2025 experience
Are you planning to attend PALS as a Jr Counselor in 2026? If so, which location?
UCF
UF
FIU
GU
What skills would you like to gain while at PALP?
After PALS, how confident do you currently feel about your leadership abilities? (1 = Not at all, 5 = Very much)
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After PALS, how confident do you currently feel about your ability to resolve conflicts effectively? (1 = Not at all, 5 = Very much)
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After PALS, how confident are you in your ability to make new friends and establish meaningful social connections? (1 = Not at all, 5 = Very much)
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After PALS, how knowledgeable do you currently feel about social issues? (1 = Not at all, 5 = Very much)
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5
Do you feel like you have a clearer idea of your future career or education path?
I’m still unsure about my next steps
I’ve started thinking about my options
I have a few ideas I’m considering
I have a clear direction and plan
I’m fully confident in what I want to do next
What specific skills or lessons did you gain or strengthen during your participation in PALS?
After participating in PALS, which topics related to fairness, equal opportunity, representation, or creating inclusive environments are you now most interested in exploring further, and why?
What are the main outcomes or personal improvements you gained from participating in PALS?
How did participating in PALS prepare you to make a positive impact in your school, family, or community?
Reflecting on your reasons for joining PALS, how did your experience align with what you hoped to achieve?
Reflecting on your reasons for joining PALS, how did your experience align with what you hoped to achieve?
It didn’t align with my expectations at all
It met only a few of my expectations
It somewhat met my expectations
It met most of what I was hoping for
It fully met or exceeded my expectations
Please share any feedback about your experience using the portal (ease of use, layout, accessibility, content, or suggestions for improvement)
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Returning PALS Jr. Counselor + PALP Graduate
Returning PALS Jr. Counselor + PALP Graduate
In What Areas Would You Like to Improve as a Returning PALP Participant?
Identify any leadership skills or areas of personal development you'd like to continue working on in your next term.
What Will You Do Differently in Your Role This Year as a Returning Participant?
Reflect on how you can take a more active or advanced role in the program as a returning participant.
What Personal and Professional Goals Are You Hoping to Achieve Through PALP This Year?
Whether it's related to college applications, building your resume, or personal development, share what you're aiming for in this next term.
Looking back at your time PALP, how has this experience shaped your outlook on life, relationships, and the world around you? If we were to share your story with future participants, their parents, or funders, what would you say about the impact PALP has had on your growth as a leader and as an individual? How has it influenced the way you view challenges, friendships, or your role in the community?
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Jr. Counselor Service and Training Retreat
PALS Service and Training Retreat in Orlando
(For Jr Counselors in Training and Sr. Counselors Only)
Please select all dates you would be available to attend the FL college tour and service retreat in Orlando, FL. Payment is not due now.
Thur, Feb 12 -Mon, Feb 16 (Fri= Early Release & Mon Presidents Day) (Cost $400)
Im not able to attend
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PALS Sr. Counselor Invite
Sr. Counselors Only
(Internship Invitation)
Describe your PALS Jr. Counselor Experience
What would you do differently?
What should we do differently?
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Emergency Contact Information
Name of Parent or Guardian 1
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Cell Phone of Parent or Guardian 1
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Area Code
Phone Number
Email Address of Parent or Guardian 1
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Place of Employment for Parent/Guardian 1
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Name of Parent or Guardian 2
Cell Phone of Parent or Guardian 2
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Area Code
Phone Number
Email Address of Parent or Guardian 2
Place of Employment for Parent/Guardian 2
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Self-Care Prizes Survey
Hey! We believe in self-care.
If you win a prize, would type of prize would you like
💅 Skincare or self-care products
💳 Visa or Amazon gift card
🎁 Surprise me — I’m not picky!
💄🧡 Ulta Gift Card
🖤✨ Sephora Gift Card
🛒🧃Costco Gift Card
Other
How often do you use skincare (be honest!)?
Daily
A few times a week
Rarely
I’m starting fresh
What’s your skin type (most of the time)?
Oily – looks shiny, especially by midday
Dry – feels tight, flaky, or dull
Combination – oily in some areas (like your forehead or nose) and dry in others)
Sensitive – easily irritated, stings or burns with some products
Not sure – I haven’t really paid attention (Well, figure it out and get back to us)
Do you have any of these skin concerns? (Check all that apply)
Acne / breakouts
Dark spots or hyperpigmentation
Dryness / flakiness
Oily or shiny skin
Redness or sensitivity
Uneven tone or texture
None / just keeping it clear
Other
Have you ever used skincare products before?
Yes, I have a routine
I’ve tried a few things
No, this would be my first time
What kind of products would you be excited to try? (Check all that apply)
Face wash / cleanser
Toner / mist
Moisturizer
Face masks
Mud Masks
Lip care
Sunscreen
Pimple patches / acne spot treatments
Anything — surprise me!
Do you have any skin allergies or sensitivities we should know about?
Yes
No
I don't know (well, I need you to find out - or you forfeit any prizes)
Would you prefer:
Fragrance-free products
Lightly scented is fine
Doesn’t matter to me
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Agreements
Program Participation
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I understand that I must attend a minimum of seven out of nine meetings, either virtually or in-person if I am local.
Service Project
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I understand that I must participate in a 6 month capstone community service project with a group of my choosing.
Monthly Events Participation
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I understand that I live in South Florida, there are several monthly in-person socials that I must attend.
Parent/Guardian
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My parent/guardian is aware of my intentions to participate in the Peace Ambassador Leadership Program (PALP), and that they will be required to complete Permission and Waiver forms.
Payment Options
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After I hit submit my application will be submitted. I will be forwarded to Formstack where I can make a one-time payment or start a 3 payment plan. All plans must be completed by November.
Full Name of Student Signing This Form
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