2019 Young Leaders Summit (YLS) Application Due March 8, 2019

The 2019 Young Leaders Summit (YLS), available to exceptional high school juniors from all backgrounds. This program is presented by the Youth Leadership Consortium, an HSF-led partnership to serve students of all backgrounds.

The deadline for students to apply is next Friday, March 8, 2019 at 1:00pm PST. To apply, students must simply create a profile as a "student" and complete the "YLS 2019 Student Application". 

Young Leaders Summit (YLS)      

Applications now open to high school juniors from all backgrounds!          

 

The Young Leaders Summit, presented by the Youth Leadership Consortium (YLC), is a free, four-day, overnight, college empowerment conference at the University of Chicago for a diverse cohort of 200 low-income high school juniors from all ethnic backgrounds, selected through a competitive application process. It is designed to give these young leaders the practical tools they need to successfully apply to top universities, have full access to scholarship and financial aid opportunities, and set a course for academic and career success.

 

The Youth Leadership Consortium is a partnership, led by HSF, of organizations brought together by the mission to provide students and families of all backgrounds and ethnicitieswith the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education.

 

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page, our website, or Contact Us for more information.

How can students apply?

• Go to the YLC website and create a profile as a “Student”
• View “YLS 2019 Student Application” on their Dashboard

Location and Date:

• August 8–11, 2019 – University of Chicago

Eligibility:

• Current high school junior (Class of 2020)
• Students from all ethnic backgrounds are welcome to apply
• Low income, as defined by Pell eligibility (more details are included in the application)
• 3.0 GPA or above, on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent based on your school scale
• Currently attend high school in the United States or a US territory
• Plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university after high school graduation       

Is there a cost to attend YLS?

• No, it is FREE to apply and participate (room and dining covered by YLS)
• Round-trip transportation to Chicago will be provided for students that request financial assistance within the application

SXSW EDU Expo Free Student Day, March 6, 2019

FREE STUDENT DAY IS ALMOST HERE!

The SXSW EDU Expo is a three-day exhibition that features a discovery-based learning playground, curated programming, and networking, alongside hundreds of interactive exhibits.

Mark your calendar for the free student day of the Expo on Wednesday, March 6. Attend this free and open to the public, fun-filled day of interactive learning opportunities with thousands of Central Texas students and educators.

The three-day Expo, featuring a discovery-based learning playground, curated programming, networking, and hundreds of interactive exhibits, will open its doors on Wednesday, March 6 for a free and open to the public student day. 
RSVP to attend this fun-filled day of countless interactive learning opportunities.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 | 10:00am – 5:00pm | Austin Convention CenterExplore the Expo programming lineups on the Next Stage, Playground Stage, and in the Meet Up Pavilion for the latest content in education innovation. Look forward to in-depth conversations including teen journalists on the youth vote, using AR to drive equity, students taking a stand against sexual harassment, and much more. 

New exhibitors have been added! Browse the full exhibitor listing of more than 150 exhibits, including unique Playground displays, confirmed to showcase their interactive learning experience with thousands of Central Texas students and educators.

View this year's SXSW EDU Expo Guide to get a complete look at the three-day Expo. Browse the exhibit hall floor plan, complete schedule lineups, and read more details about the unique networking spaces.

RSVP to attend today and visit sxswedu.com/expo to learn more!

College Visits

Visiting college campuses is an important component of learning about the environment and the programs available. These visits can begin as early as middle school and are very important in high school. In order to make the guided tours more than just walking tours, students should prepare for the visits. The College Board provides a useful Checklist for planning and a Score Card for use during the visits. Additional information is available at https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/campus-visit-guide

Austin Public Library Event: Literature Live! February 22, 2019

Literature Live! Presents:

Tiger Woman

Recommended for ages 5 and up

From the book by Laurence Yep comes a Bunraku-style puppet show based on a traditional Chinese story. This is the tale of a greedy old woman who will not share her food with a beggar. When the old man turns out to be a wizard, he teaches her a lesson in generosity. Literature Live! is proud to present Tiger Woman at the Southeast Branch of Austin Public Library. Free and open to the public/Gratis y abierto al publico.

3:00 PM

Friday, February 22, 2019

Southeast Branch

5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd.
512-974-8840

Explore UT March 2, 2019

Join UT on March 2,  2019 

from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Held annually at UT Austin, Explore UT aims to inform students, parents, teachers and community members from across the state about the importance of the public research institution and higher education in Texas. The day-long event invites Texans of all ages to experience robust research experiences, hands-on demonstrations, and experiments, and participate in the richness of the university's scholarship and knowledge.

Explore UT seeks to broaden the horizons of students in Texas and motivate them toward achieving higher education after high school. It seeks to help parents and teachers encourage the excitement of learning and discovery, and welcomes alumni to reconnect with the institution that prepared them for their careers.

For more information, visit the Explore UT website. 

Austin Public Library Event: The Power of Memoir

The Power of Memoir

Bringing your life stories to the world

Have you wished you knew your ancestors' stories? Studies have shown that most family stories fade beyond two generations. Practice the chance of memoir writing, by dipping deep into your stories to share with younger generations of your family.

This is not a class on how to write. No instruction is given, but we learn from each other.

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Wednesday

February 6, 2019

Manchaca Road Branch

5500 Manchaca Rd.
512-974-8700

Library programs and workshops reflect the creative endeavors and diverse interests of the Austin community. Free and open to the public/Gratis y abierto al publico

Diplomacy & Peacebuilding High School Essay Contest - Deadline March 15, 2019

Topic for AFSA’s 21st Anniversary High School Essay Contest:

Why Diplomacy and Peacebuilding Matter

The United States has many tools to advance and defend its foreign policy and national security interests around the world—from diplomatic approaches pursued by members of the Foreign Service, to the range of options available to the U.S. military. In countries affected by or vulnerable to violent conflict, peace-building tools are important additions to the national security toolkit.

In such complex environments, cooperation across agencies and approaches is challenging, but it can also blend knowledge and skills in ways that strengthen the overall effort to establish a lasting peace. On the other hand, lack of coordination can lead to duplication of effort, inefficient use of limited resources and unintended consequences.

In a 1,000-1,250-word essay, identify two cases—one you deem successful and one you deem unsuccessful—where the U.S. pursued an integrated approach to build peace in a conflict-affected country. Analyze and compare these two cases, addressing the following questions:

• What relative strengths did members of the Foreign Service and military actors bring to the table? What peace-building tools were employed? Ultimately, what worked or did not work in each case?
• How was each situation relevant to U.S. national security interests?
• What lessons may be drawn from these experiences for the pursuit of U.S. foreign policy more broadly?

For more information, visit www.afsa.org/essaycontest

Deadline for submissions is March 15, 2019.