YASP 2026 High School Application

YASP 2026 High School Application
Please submit the following document as a PDF attachment to yasp@kcsny.org with the subject line [First and Last Name] YASP 2026 High School Application.

Failure to submit the required documentation as instructed will make you ineligible to participate in YASP.

✓ Most recent transcript (official or unofficial)

File titled: [First and Last Name] Transcript

*Although AI tools can be helpful in various situations, we ask that you refrain from using them to write your application essays. This is your chance to highlight your authentic voice, creativity, and unique perspective.

Eligibility Requirement

AAPI stands for Asian American Pacific Islander.
Do you identify as an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)?*

YesNo

Personal Information

Please fill out the form to start the application process. Since the application is lengthy, we advise you to answer all the questions thoroughly. Incomplete answers will automatically disqualify you from the application process. If you have any questions, please email yasp@kcsny.org or refer to the FAQ on our website.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Student's Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Gender*

MaleFemale
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Which borough do you reside in?*

ManhattanBrooklynQueensStaten IslandBronx
Name of your High School*
Personal Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Grade as of Fall 2026*
For example, if you will be an upcoming high school sophomore in Fall 2026, click "Sophomore." If you are a high school senior attending college in the fall of 2026, click "Postgraduate."
Parent/Guardian Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.

Health and Wellness Assessment
Do you have any allergies/pre-existing health issues we must know of?*
If yes, please explain in detail what it is. Please note that this is for the YASP Team to understand better and will NOT be disclosed to other interns.
Do you experience motion sickness*

YesNo

Program Outreach
How did you hear about the YASP program? Please check all that apply.*

Social MediaSchoolClubWord of MouthNewspaperOther
If Other, please specify.*
Have you participated in this program before?*

YesNo
If yes, what year and which host site?

Extracurricular Activities

Please list at least ONE activity and/or club that you are involved with, starting with the most recent.
Extracurricular Activity #1*
Include the following: Name of club/organization, position, and a short description of what you did.
Extracurricular Activity #2
Include the following: Name of club/organization, position, and a short description of what you did.
Extracurricular Activity #3
Include the following: Name of club/organization, position, and a short description of what you did.

Previous Work/Volunteer Experience

Please note that you do not need any work/volunteer experience.
Volunteer/Work Experience #1
Include the following: Organization name, address, job title, date of service, and brief description of work. If you are unsure of the exact start/end date, write the month and the year (ex. 01/2026 - Current).
Volunteer/Work Experience #2
Include the following: Organization name, address, job title, date of service, and brief description of work. If you are unsure of the exact start/end date, write the month and the year (ex. 01/2026 - Current).
Volunteer/Work Experience #3
Include the following: Organization name, address, job title, date of service, and brief description of work. If you are unsure of the exact start/end date, write the month and the year (ex. 01/2026 - Current).

References

Please provide the name and contact information for one professional, non-relative reference. This can be your current/past supervisor, school teacher, mentor, guidance counselor, etc. DO NOT put down your family members (ex., parent/guardian, sibling, cousin, aunt/uncle) as a reference.
Reference's Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Relation to Applicant*
Reference's Email Address*
example@example.com
Reference's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.

Short Answer Section

Please write a minimum of 3-5 sentences. Before submitting your response, double-check your spelling and grammar.
If you could use your voice to improve your school or community, what would you focus on and why?*
*Although AI tools can be helpful in various situations, we ask that you refrain from using them to write your application essays. This is your chance to highlight your authentic voice, creativity, and unique perspective.
If your future self from ten years ahead could send you one piece of advice, what do you think it would be, and why?*
*Although AI tools can be helpful in various situations, we ask that you refrain from using them to write your application essays. This is your chance to highlight your authentic voice, creativity, and unique perspective.

Essay Section

Choose ONE of the three prompts (300 words MINIMUM and 600 words MAXIMUM) to write about. Prior to submitting your response, double check your spelling and grammar.
1. Imagine you’ve been asked to create an outreach plan for YASP to engage more young adults in the program. Describe your approach and the methods you would use to connect with your peers. Why did you choose this specific plan?
*Although AI tools can be helpful in various situations, we ask that you refrain from using them to write your application essays. This is your chance to highlight your authentic voice, creativity, and unique perspective.
Everyone has something that makes them unusually curious, whether it is an idea, a question, a topic, or even a random obsession. Tell us about yours and how it shows up in your life.
*Although AI tools can be helpful in various situations, we ask that you refrain from using them to write your application essays. This is your chance to highlight your authentic voice, creativity, and unique perspective.
Tell us a story from your life that your friends would say could only happen to you. What happened, and what does it reveal about who you are?
*Although AI tools can be helpful in various situations, we ask that you refrain from using them to write your application essays. This is your chance to highlight your authentic voice, creativity, and unique perspective.

Interview Availability

All interviews are roughly 30 minutes and will be conducted via Zoom with the YASP Team. Please select all your available time slots. After your application has been reviewed, you will receive an email with your confirmed interview date and time. Please note that our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Monday*
Tuesday*
Wednesday *
Thursday*
Friday*
If you are unsure of your current availability, please provide us with a general time frame of when you'd be free.
For example, Monday (10:00 AM—2:00 PM), Tuesday (3:00 PM—5:00 PM), etc.

Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) & Certificate of Recognition (Mayoral Service Recognition Program) Eligibility

As one of the eligibility requirements for the PVSA & Certificate of Recognition, you must be either a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. If you are ineligible to receive the PVSA & Certificate of Recognition but you wish to continue with the application process, you may do so. Your answer will not affect your acceptance into the program. For more information on the PVSA, please visit https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/. For more information on the Certificate of Recognition please visit https://www.nycservice.org/msrp.
Are you a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident?*

U.S. CitizenLawful Permanent ResidentNeither
YASP Certification

I certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate. I understand that withholding any requested information or providing false information may result in disqualification from consideration for the Young Adult Service Program (YASP) or, if discovered after I begin my internship, termination of my position. I confirm that I have read and understand the YASP Intern Code of Conduct. If offered and I accept an internship with YASP, I agree to adhere to the YASP Intern Code of Conduct. I acknowledge that failure to comply with these standards may result in immediate dismissal without compensation.
By signing your full name below, you are affirming that this statement is true via electronic signature.*

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Unfortunately, you do not qualify for the Young Adult Youth Program (YASP). YASP is open to students of AAPI descent who reside in NYC.

We encourage you to share this opportunity with your family/friends who do qualify.

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YASP 2026 High School Application

Eligibility Requirement

Demographic Information

Personal Information

Health and Wellness Assessment

Applicant Skills

Work Preferences

Program Outreach

Extracurricular Activities

Previous Work/Volunteer Experience

References

Short Answer Section

Essay Section

Interview Availability

Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) & Certificate of Recognition (Mayoral Service Recognition Program) Eligibility

YASP Certification