Welcome to the One Dozen Rising Youth Leadership Program Application!
We are excited about your interest in joining this transformative program designed to empower youth leaders in our community. Through hands-on experiences, educational workshops, and community involvement, this program aims to help you build confidence, develop leadership skills, and create lasting change. Please complete the application thoughtfully, as we aim to select participants who are passionate, motivated, and ready to grow. We look forward to learning more about you and how you hope to make an impact through this program!
**This program is designed to provide leadership and enrichment opportunities for youth ages 12-17 in Cherokee and Clay counties who may face barriers to participation in similar programs. We prioritize applicants who have historically had limited access to these experiences due to financial constraints, disability, race, ethnicity, gender identity, or other social and systemic barriers. Our goal is to create an inclusive, empowering space where all youth can thrive. Therefore scholarly or academic achievements are not factors for consideration; rather, the students need and potential for success will be strongly considered.
Applications are open June 1, 2026 and will close on June 30, 2026.