APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: Complete the online application.
Step 2: Download and submit 2 Reference Forms or if you wish to complete the Reference Form virtually – share this link with your 2 References. (https://www.leadershipbroward.org/ylb-reference/) Your References should be to an adult who knows you well, other than a parent or relative (i.e., teacher, administrator, mentor, minister, rabbi, employer, coach, etc.).
Step 3: Complete and submit the School and Parent/Guardian Consent Form.
Step 4: Complete Financial Assistance Form (if applicable).
Step 5: Pay the $25 application fee by clicking HERE.
All of the application materials must be completed and emailed to apply@leadershipbroward.org by April 11, 2025.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
January – March 2025:
There will be information sessions for YLB Class XXXIX at individual schools as requested. Please ask your school to contact Andrew Zullo at 954-767-8866 or andrew@leadershipbroward.org if you would like someone to come and talk to current sophomores about the program.
April 2025:
The YLB Class XXXIX Selection Committee will review applications. LBF is committed to cultural and economic diversity and considers all students who have demonstrated leadership skills and talents.
Early May 2025:
An email will be sent to all applicants notifying them of their acceptance status.
May 14, 2025:
Accepted students must attend program orientation.
Tuition
The program costs $975 and covers all program costs, including bus transportation and lunch on each of the days. Financial aid is available based on need. A $25 application fee is due when applying. If not accepted, the $25 application fee will be refunded. The final payment must be paid in full by May 12, 2025.
How to Apply
The YLB program application can be found HERE. Contact us at (954) 767-8866 or apply@leadershipbroward.org with any questions.
Orientation
Tuesday, May 14, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Opening Retreat*
Friday, August 8, 2025
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Program Days
Unless otherwise noted, all program days are scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..
Meeting locations within Broward County will be different each day.
Dates and times are subject to change.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – Culture, Arts and History Day
Thursday, October 9, 2025 – Government and Education Day
Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Health & Human Services Day
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 – Business and Media Day
Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Leadership Day
Thursday, February 5, 2026 – Criminal Justice Day
Friday, March 6, 2026 – Environment Day
Graduation*
Friday, April 10, 2026
Afternoon – Community Project Presentations
Evening – Commencement Ceremony
*MANDATORY – NO EXCEPTIONS
Community Projects
All students are required to participate in a community service project with a small group of YLB classmates outside of YLB days and after school hours. Students can earn up to 30 hours of community service throughout the year.
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