Apply for YC21 today!
Applications for Year 21 of Youth Corps (school year 2025-2026) are now open!
Discover what 500+ students have experienced: A 9-month leadership training program that will change your life!
We invite you to apply to be part of our next Youth Corps class.
Application Deadline: May 15th
Application Process
- Student completes an online application
- Time estimate: 20 minutes
- Reference submits Reference Form
- Once application is complete, Youth Corps will reach out to set up an in-person interview
- In-person interviews will take place during April or May
- Applicant will receive a determination letter by the end of May
Application Requirements
- To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a rising 9th or 10th grade student for the 2025-2026 school year
- Be a resident of Richland or Lexington County (SC)
- Students from other counties can make a special request to apply
- Desire to develop and utilize their leadership skills
- Before you apply, you will need:
- A digital copy of your most recent report card
- The name, email, and phone number of one reference
- Your reference will be emailed a link to a Reference Form that MUST be submitted before your application is complete.
- There is no fee to apply
- Check out the Tuition Page to learn more about program cost and scholarships