CLYLP Bay Area Institute (California Latino Youth Leadership Program)
Three‑day civic‑leadership and public‑policy institute for Latino high school students from the Bay Area focused on higher education access and California policymaking; includes workshops, speakers, and policy simulations.
Deadline to Apply: March 8, 2026 at 11:59PM
Open to 50 students from the 13 Bay Area counties
The three-day institute offers an impactful program
How to Apply
- Submit application online by deadline
- Attend entire three-day institute if selected
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