Youth Leadership Institute 2026 Application

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Youth Leadership Institute Program Application 2026

APIDC’s Youth Leadership Institute trains young adults to become advocates for APIs with disabilities. We seek college students from all backgrounds and ethnicities who have a passion for empowering APIs with disabilities.
Testimonials from Program Alumna:
YLI gave me the opportunity to see the world from a different perspective while building my confidence to lead and make changes for people with disabilities!
-Jacklin Su, Youth Leadership Institute Class of 2025
YLI has been my safe space, connecting me with a diverse group of like-minded individuals. YLI was transformative, guiding me through workshops, helping me to evolve into a community contributor.
-Allyson Javier, Youth Leadership Institute Class of 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026 at 12 AM EST / 11 PM CT / 9 PM PST
Personal Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Name
Preferred Pronouns*
Gender*
Are you 18 years or older?*

YesNo
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone*
Education Background
Do you have a high school diploma or GED certificate?*

YesNo
Are you currently attending college? (Only currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply) *

YesNo
College (if answered "No" enter N/A) *
Program/Major (if answered "No" enter N/A)*
Program Information
How did you first learn about the program?*
Do you have/experience with a disability or disabilities?*

YesNo
If selected yes, please describe disability/disabilities
Are you able to attend all sessions of the YLI program? (April 12, 19, 26, and May 3) These sessions will last from 5 to 6 hours, which includes lunch and breaks.*

YesNo
I understand that attendance at all four sessions on April 12, 19, 26, and the graduation on May 3, and APIDC's Annual Gala in November 2026 (location and date to be determined) is MANDATORY.

Yes
If you need any accommodations please describe below (enter N/A if none)
Skills/Expertise
Please rate your skills/expertise according to the following scale
- None: Not knowledgeable; no personal (first hand) experience
- Fair: knowledgeable; no/little personal (first hand) experience
- Good: personal (first hand) experience; competent
- Excellent: personal (first hand) experience; expert

Skills/Expertise Rating*

	None	Fair	Good	Excellent
Advocacy
Oral Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
Conflict Resolution
Legislation
Marketing
Mentoring
Public Relations
Public Speaking
Problem-Solving
Working in Teams

Short Essay Responses

There is a 250 word maximum for all responses.
What do you think makes you a good leader? *

0/250
Describe a leadership, academic, volunteer, or work experience that was important to you. How did this experience impact you? What skills did you develop as a result of this experience?*

0/250
What are you looking to gain by participating in APIDC's Youth Leadership Institute in terms of personal growth and future opportunities? *

0/250
Is there anything else that you would like us to know about you or your interest in YLI? If there are any aspects of your application that you would like to expand upon, please do so here:

0/250
Letters of Recommendation

You will need to submit two letters of recommendation. One of the letters will have to be from a professor or staff from the college where you are currently enrolled who has firsthand knowledge of your abilities, interests and leadership potential. Please email letter of recommendations to hannah.wong@apidisabilities.org
Agreement

I agree that all of the information in this application is true. I agree that if chosen to participate, I will participate in all program activities, including implementing a community-based project within 12 months upon completion of the program. I understand that APIDC reserves the right to dismiss at any time any participant whose involvement, in the judgment of APIDC, would not be in the best interests of the Youth Leadership Institute.
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Youth Leadership Institute Program Application 2026

Testimonials from Program Alumna:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026 at 12 AM EST / 11 PM CT / 9 PM PST

Personal Information

Education Background

Program Information

Skills/Expertise

Please rate your skills/expertise according to the following scale

Short Essay Responses

Letters of Recommendation

Agreement