National Alliance for Public Charter Schools - Rising Leaders Initiative (2023-2024)

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools - Rising Leaders Initiative (2023-2024)

The Rising Leaders Initiative strives to select diverse and talented students who demonstrate a strong interest in becoming active participants in education policy decisions in their local community and a commitment to others through service. Each application is reviewed holistically by two members of the selection committee.

Please note: applications will not be considered complete until all required supplementary document have been received.

Student Information

Full Name*

Email*

Phone:*

Phone

Home Address*

City*

State*

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Race/Ethnicity

Diversity is important to us. To ensure that we meet the metrics set, we appreciate any demographic information you are willing to provide.

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Gender

Diversity is important to us. To ensure that we meet the metrics set, we appreciate any demographic information you are willing to provide.

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Date of Birth*

Grade level for the 2023-2024 school year*

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Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Full Name*

Parent/Guardian Email*

Parent/Guardian Phone*

Phone

School Information

School Name*

School Address*

School City*

School State*

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Principal Name*

Principal Email*

Principal Phone*

Phone

School Recommendation Form

Your school recommendation form must be completed by a principal, guidance counselor, teacher, or school official. Please submit your recommender's name below and we will send them a link to the recommendation form. Your recommender can also download a copy of the form here, and email it to risingleaders@publiccharters.org.

Recommender’s Name

Recommender’s Email

Recommender’s Job Title

Application Questions

You may submit answers to the application questions below in the space provided or submit responses in a word document or video essay. Please be sure to upload your file in the "Upload Document" section.

Tell us about yourself in a creative way.

In 200 words or less, tell us why you are interested in participating in the Rising Leaders program and what issues you want to champion in your school and/or community and why.

Discuss the skills and experiences you have that make you a great candidate for the program.

What specific skills do you want to develop in the program for your personal or academic growth?

One of the goals of Rising Leaders is to empower high school students to be change agents in their schools and communities. Considering this goal, what social issues outside of education advocacy are you passionate about? What topics are you interested in exploring and why?

Upload Documents

Please upload your academic transcript, parent consent form, and any other materials for review below. Applications will not be considered complete until all required supplementary document have been received.

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