Welcome Parents!
Congratulations for having an amazing young leader for a son or daughter! This page is a resource for you to learn about the application process, important dates and how to support us. Think something's missing? Contact us to let us know!
Application Requirements
Space in the Texas Great Debate’s are competitive and assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Students are encouraged to apply EARLY in order to gain additional time to find sponsors. Only complete applications are considered and must include:
-Completed, signed application
-School certification of grades including a recent report card or transcript
-Parental Release Signatures
-$20 application fee
-Submitted or postmarked by the deadline
Students may apply online at www.nhi-net.org and submit parental release form and application fee by mail (see links to right). All items must be received by the deadline in order to be considered.
Contact your Program Administrator Shiquita at yar27(at)aol.com for more information
The deadline for 2010 registration is March 28.
Online Application
| YLC Texas Great Debate Brochure |
| 2009 YLC Application |
| Student and Parent Handbook |
Important Dates
-Coached Weekend Series
November 7th and 8th
-Participant Training: February through May 2010
-2009 Service Dates: Xemumba Fest volunteers
-Orientation: TO be determined
-Program dates: June 11 - 14, 2010
All events will be at the The Robert R. Johnson Building. Check the calendar to the left for more information or click here for a map.
Top Ways to Support Us!
1) Join our mailing list to stay up to date with the latest YLC-Austin information! Already get the newsletter? Then subscribe to our RSS feed here!
2) Show your support, in every way, with your purchase of YLC-Austin gear from our Cafe Press store! From t-shirts to tote bags, there is something for everyone and coming soon: Parent's Tees! Best of all, YLC-Austin gets a percentage of the purchase.
3) Donate snacks, drinks or in-kind gifts for our next meeting! Contact us to learn more.
4) Take a sponsorship packet to your work or favorite business. Contact Sara to learn more.
5) Volunteer or chaperone for our next event! From fundraising to just keeping our team running smoothly, there is a job that is waiting for you!
Interested in getting involved? Contact us for more information!
Visit Our CafePress Store!
Buy YLC-T-shirts, polos and other merchandise to show your pride. Oh, and the best part? YLC-Austin gets a portion of the sale! What's not to love?
Contribute to our team fund!
All donations are pooled to subsidize group transportation, administration and activity expenses in addition to providing scholarships to low-income but high-achieving students. For more information, click here.
