Tuition for the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) includes all housing, program materials, breakfasts and dinners and can be found on the Enrollment Application. Transportation to and from the conference location is not included.  Scholars will need money only for lunches and incidentals (phone calls, snacks, etc.).

Sponsorships and Student Fundraising Guide

The Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC) makes every effort to assist students with gathering funds for part or all of their tuition through fundraising and scholarships.

To check out our easy-to-use online, interactive Sponsorships and Student Fundraising Guide, click here. You will find helpful step-by-step instructions, customizable letters, fundraising ideas and success stories from past CYLC scholars.

Don't forget to contact the Office of Admissions if you decide to fundraise all or part of your tuition to keep us updated on your progress or if you have any questions.

If you or one of your sponsors have fundraising checks to send in, please use this form to submit them. Including this form with the checks will help us to allocate the funds quickly and accurately.

Scholarship Application

The National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) is always committed to ensuring the diversity of our program by awarding the highest number of scholarships possible to deserving students.  We regret to inform nominees that at this time the scholarship application deadline for the summer sessions has passed.  We regret any inconvenience this may cause, and encourage scholars to leverage the tools offered through our fundraising guide for additional support.

If you have not yet received a formal invitation for fall 2010 sessions of NYLC: please check this page for updated information once you receive an invitation. Only nominees who have been formally invited to NYLC will be able to access the scholarship application.

In the event that you are preliminarily granted an award, your notification letter will ask you to finalize the award through submitting a copy of the 2009 1040 Federal Income Tax Form from the individual who claimed you as a dependent.  The Federal Income Tax form serves as proof of financial need as indicated upon the applicant’s Scholarship Application. The Congressional Youth Leadership Council cannot grant any scholarship money without receiving sufficient proof of income. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Admissions.

Scholarship applicants should expect e-mail notification of the review results within two weeks of the scholarship deadline.

Tuition and Travel Protection Plan

To view a brochure about an optional Tuition and Travel Protection Plan, click here.