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YLAC High School Achievers (HSA) Program
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 9–12
Fee
₹16,520
Duration
1 week
About This Opportunity
The High School Achievers Program (HSA) is an intensive, week-long summer program designed by Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) to help young adults become active agents of change in society. It aims to broaden perspectives, build critical thinking skills, and hone leadership potential through engaging debates and immersive discussions. The program encourages students to explore diverse perspectives across subjects like philosophy, political science, sociology, and economics.
This program is open to students in grades 9th to 12th, including those transitioning into 9th grade or who have just completed their 12th-grade exams, provided they are no more than 18 years of age. There are no specific academic prerequisites; selection is based on responses to questions in a short application form. In some cases, shortlisted candidates may be invited for online interviews.
Participants will gain insights into identity, privilege, and societal impact, and acquire skills necessary to tackle complex issues. The program focuses on real-world problem-solving and prepares students to think critically and act decisively. Alumni have gone on to pursue higher education at prestigious institutions and have initiated their own social impact projects.
The program is conducted in-person in major Indian cities like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai. It is not a residential program, and students traveling from other cities are expected to make their own accommodation and travel arrangements. YLAC aims to select centrally located and easily accessible venues.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–12
- Age Range
- 14 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18), including those transitioning into 9th grade or who have just completed 12th grade. No academic prerequisites; selection is based on application responses and potential. The program is conducted in Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai.
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Benefits
- Strengthens applications for top universities like Cambridge, Yale, and Ashoka University.
- Develop essential 21st-century skills like leadership, critical thinking, and policy analysis.
- Receive a Certificate of Participation from Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC).
- Gain access to a vibrant and supportive alumni network for future opportunities.
- Learn to analyze and solve real-world social problems.
- Engage with experts and thought leaders from diverse fields.
- Need-based scholarships covering 50% to 100% of the program fee are available.
- Up to 100% need-based scholarships available.
- Strengthens applications for top universities like the University of Cambridge, Yale, and Ashoka University.
- Develop essential 21st-century skills in leadership, critical thinking, and policy analysis.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
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