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

  • Education Background

  • Program Information

  • 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
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  • Short Essay Responses

    There is a 250 word maximum for all responses.
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  • 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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