Don’t wait a moment—March 1, 2024, is the application deadline for the NRA’s Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.), a weeklong leadership, scholarship and fellowship program for high school students that runs from July 16-21, 2024.
Y.E.S. is a unique program giving students the opportunity to more deeply explore the U.S. government, Bill of Rights and Constitution and encourages them to become responsible citizens who understand how to advocate for their natural rights. The selected 30-40 participants will enjoy visiting the NRA, practicing their debate skills, viewing our founding documents at the National Archives, touring D.C. monuments and memorials, speaking with members of Congress and much more!
Beyond the experience itself, $40,000 in college scholarships are being offered for eligible students who display strong leadership abilities and a deep understanding of the week’s activities. Thanks to Friends of NRA fundraising and grants provided by The NRA Foundation, more than $700,000 in scholarships have been awarded since the creation of Y.E.S. in 1996.
Past participant Brayden T. from North Carolina stated, “While attending Y.E.S., I interacted with one of the chaperones who was a college student and a member of the Air Force ROTC at the University of Kentucky. My interactions with him, in addition to our visits to the various veteran’s memorials, sparked a desire to serve others through military service! Today, I am a senior at North Carolina State University and a proud member of their Air Force ROTC, with plans to commission into the Air Force next spring!”
Entry into the Y.E.S. program requires submission of a completed application form, a high school transcript, a three-page essay on the Second Amendment, a one-page personal statement and three letters of recommendation. Selected students are the best and brightest among their high school peers—actively engaging in academics, clubs and community service.
Don’t miss the March 1 deadline! To find out more about Y.E.S., including frequently asked questions, please visit yes.nra.org. You can also make a lasting contribution by donating to the Y.E.S. Scholarship Fund—visit yes.nra.org/donate for more information.
