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Youth Ambassador Application

Ready to Represent 21CL as a Youth Ambassador?

The application window for 2024-2025 Youth Ambassadors is August 1st – 15th, 2024.

Reminder: For a student to be eligible for our Youth Ambassadors they must be involved in 21st Century Leaders’ programs and must complete Level 1 and Level 2 in Leadership Connect by the application deadline.

2025-2026 Ambassadors Application

Application for 21CL students to apply for a position on the 2025-2026 Youth Ambassador team. After you submit your application you will receive a confirmation email. Check ALL email folders - if you do not see your confirmation, email ambassadors@21stcenturyleaders.org The deadline is Thursday, August 15th, 2025.

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Applicant Information
Thank you for your interest in joining the 21CL Youth Ambassadors for 2025-2026! Members of 21st Century Leaders' Youth Ambassadors represent the organization, and also provide strategic insight for programmatic matters from the student perspective. This team is comprised of highly-engaged and motivated 21st Century Leaders who are committed to hard work and to pushing the organization to the next level in leadership. If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador for the sole purpose of boosting a resume or college application, please do not apply. Please complete the application below in its entirety using complete and well-thought out responses.
Name(Required)
First Last
Gender(Required)
- Male
- Female
- Other
Other Gender
Ethnicity(Required)
- Black/African-American
- White/Caucasian
- Hispanic/Latin American
- Asian
- Indian/South Asian
- Middle-Eastern/North African
- Native American/Alaskan Native
- Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
- Bi-Racial
- Multi-Racial
Email(Required)
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone(Required)
Current High School:(Required)
If your school is not listed, select "Other" at the bottom of the list and then type in the name of your school.
Other High School(Required)
Please list your school if it's not listed above.
County of Residence(Required)
High School Class of Year(Required)
To be eligible, you must complete Level 1 and 2 in Leadership Connect by the application deadline (Aug 15th).(Required)
- Cool, I have already completed Level 1 and 2.
- Thanks for the reminder! I will finish Level 1 and 2 by the deadline.
Interview Dates(Required)
Interviews will take place on Wednesday, August 13th and Thursday, August 14th. They will be VIRTUAL and last approximately 30-45 minutes. Please choose the interview time(s) that best accommodates your schedule. If selected for an interview, your time will be confirmed via email by August 12th.
- Select All
- Wednesday, August 13th at 5:00pm ET
- Wednesday, August 13th at 6:00pm ET
- Thursday, August 14th at 5:00pm ET
- Thursday, August 14th at 6:00pm ET

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Youth Ambassador Application Questions
In order for your application to be evaluated properly, please answer the following questions completely and thoughtfully in regards to the Youth Ambassadors.
Is this your first time applying to be a 21CL Youth Ambassador?(Required)
- Yes.
- No - I applied last year but was not chosen.
- No - I was a Youth Ambassador last year.
Why do you want to be a Youth Ambassador for 21st Century Leaders?(Required)
What is the most important leadership lesson you have learned as a member of 21st Century Leaders?(Required)
How can 21st Century Leaders benefit from having you as a Youth Ambassador member? What are some ways you can bring 21st Century Leaders to your community?(Required)
What are your strengths and weaknesses as you have discovered through 21st Century Leaders? In what ways would you like to grow through being part of the leadership team?(Required)
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Please rate your skills/ability (from 1 to 5) with computer software/design programs.
Rating Scale: 1= lowest, 5= highest
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- 4
- 5
Which 21CL programs have you participated in?(Required)
- Summer Leadership Institute(s)
- Leadership Connect
- 21CLub
- Fall Summit (Leadership exCHANGE)
- Winter Summit (Goizueta Youth Leadership Summit)
Select all that apply.
Please rate your comfort/ability (from 1 to 5) with speaking in front of large audiences.(Required)
Rating Scale: 1= lowest, 5= highest
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- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
How will being a Youth Ambassador and being an active member help your personal and professional growth and/or goals? What skills, characteristics or knowledge do you want to improve on over the next year?(Required)
Meeting Dates: Please review the scheduled meeting dates for the Ambassadors this school year.(Required)
Please select the dates in which you perceive there may be a scheduling conflict with a prior engagement of yours. Each ambassador is allowed 2 excused absences. After two unexcused absences your position on the Ambassadors will be reviewed by the Program Managers and Alumni Board.
- Saturday, 9/21/24 from 10am-1:30pm (in-person)
- Tuesday, 10/22/24 from 5-6:30pm (virtual)
- Tuesday, 11/12/24 from 5-6:30pm (virtual)
- Saturday, 12/7/2024 from 10am-1:30pm (in-person)
- Tuesday, 1/14/25 from 5-6:30pm (virtual)
- Saturday, 2/22/25 from 10am-1:30pm (in-person)
- Tuesday, 3/25/25 from 5-6:30pm (virtual)
- Saturday, 4/26/25 from 10am-1:30pm (in-person)
- There are no scheduling conflicts that I foresee.
OPTIONAL: If you are not available at 5pm on these Tuesdays, what is the earliest time you would be able to join a virtual meeting?
Being a Youth Ambassador requires a significant time commitment that has previously been outlined by the meeting dates. Before finishing this application please evaluate all of your upcoming commitments. What else do you plan to be involved in during the school year? Are you prepared to commit yourself fully to serving as a Youth Ambassador? Please respond to these questions acknowledging you have evaluated your commitments and you understand what is expected should you be chosen to be a Youth Ambassador.(Required)
As a previous Youth Ambassador, take a moment to reflect on your level of involvement. Was your commitment level satisfactory? If not, how would you improve should you be accepted for another term on the leadership team?(Required)

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The 21CL Georgia Youth Leadership Awards nomination form for honoring the leadership achievements of 21st Century Leaders' students. Only ONE nomination is required for the student to be considered.

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DISCLAIMER
The student being nominated must be affiliated with 21st Century Leaders as a student in our program either through the summer leadership institutes, 21CLubs, school-year events, or Leadership Connect. If you're unsure, please email desiree@21stcenturyleaders.org before beginning your nomination.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
We look forward to hearing about the student and their accomplishments, but let's start with some information about you, the nominator!
Students may either be nominated by any non-relative or may self-nominate. Please indicate whether you are nominating another person or nominating yourself.*
- I am nominating myself.
- I am nominating someone else.
Great! Thanks for taking the time to nominate a 21st Century Leaders student. Please confirm you are NOT the student nominee's parent, guardian or direct relative.*
- CONFIRM
Nominator Name*
First Last
Nominator Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email

We may contact you for additional information or details about the nominee's accomplishment.
Nominator Phone*
Nominator's organization, school or business:*
Your Job Title/Position*
Nominator's relationship to student nominee*
- Mentor
- Teacher/School Employee
- Nonprofit Representative
- Co-worker/Boss
- Peer
- Other
Please select all that apply
Nominator's relationship to student nominee Other*
How long have you known the student nominee and in what capacity?*
STUDENT NOMINEE INFORMATION
Okay, let's find out about the 21st Century Leader being nominated! Please provide the following contact information for the Georgia high school student being nominated. *If you are self-nominating you will be asked to provide a reference to who can verify your nomination.
Please confirm the student nominee is a student in the 21st Century Leaders program AND has not previously received a Georgia Youth Leadership Award.*
- CONFIRM
If they are not a current 21st Century Leaders' student, they will not be eligible for a nomination.
If selected to receive a Georgia Youth Leadership Award, the student must be able to attend the awards event on March 15, 2025 in the evening. Please confirm that your student nominee is committed to attending the awards event as an honored guest, if selected.*
- CONFIRM
Student's Name*
First Last
Student's Email*
What GA high school does the student attend? (please click on the drop down box to select)*
Student nominee must be a high school student in the state of Georgia. No exceptions. There is an option for homeschool. If your nominee's school is not listed, select OTHER at the bottom and type the name of the school in the box below.
Other High School
What grade is the nominee currently in?*
Student must be a current high school student.
What GA County does the student live in?*
Student must live in Georgia. No exceptions.
Name of Student's Parent/Guardian*
First Last
Parent/Guardian Email*
Parent/Guardian Phone

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WHAT MAKES YOUR 21CL STUDENT AN OUTSTANDING LEADER?
Now it's time for the good stuff! Tell us more about the student's leadership qualities, skills, project(s), and why you think they should be one of this year's top 21 outstanding Georgia youth leaders! This is your time to highlight the student and tell their story, giving them the best representation possible. Please be as detailed as possible by including QUALITATIVE and QUANTITATIVE information. This is a highly competitive process, so the more information you provide for the review committee, the better. What you include in the nomination is the only information about the student's achievements they have, so please be generous with your details.
Please provide an overview of your nominee. Let this be an introduction to the selection committee of why this student should be considered for the Georgia Youth Leadership Awards. Using details or examples of action or character, describe the nominee’s traits that would compel others to view them as a role model in their community.*
Which of the following 21CL leadership values does the nominee demonstrate? Select all that apply.*
- Forward-Thinking
- Passionate
- Leverages Diversity
- Resourcefulness
- Service-Oriented
What category best describes the nominee's achievement?*
Select all that apply.
- Business, Organization, or Club Founder
- Overall Leadership and/or Outstanding Volunteer
- Special Project or Initiative
- Civic Engagement/Advocacy
Describe the student nominee's business, club or organization. Include details like when they founded or got involved in it and why, how many people are involved or served, revenue or reach, growth, frequency of meetings, etc.*
Please include numbers!
Describe the student's "overall leadership or outstanding volunteerism." List the roles and involvement, the impact made, and/or what makes the student's actions impressive? Please include numbers and details like scope of people involved, fundraising results, growth/expansion achieved, etc.*
Describe the student's special project or initiative. Include details like when they started it and why, how many people are involved, revenue and/or reach, overall impact, how much time they committed to said project/initiative.*
PLEASE INCLUDE NUMBERS!
Describe the student's civic engagement or advocacy. Include details like when the involvement began and why, how many people are involved or reached, any revenue, overall impact, how much time is committed to this engagement, etc..*
PLEASE INCLUDE NUMBERS!
Who or what has been directly impacted as a result of the nominee’s accomplishment(s) or contribution(s)?*
Please be as detailed as possible and include anecdotes and numerical data if applicable.
Does the student do volunteer work?*
- Yes
- No
- Not sure
Describe the student's volunteer commitment and scope of service. With whom do they volunteer? Please include details like how long they have been involved, any unique initiatives taken as a volunteer, fundraising or campaign achievement, before and after, etc.?*
If you selected "not sure", you may save your progress and return with more research, or we may contact you for additional details after submission.
How does the nominee plan to continue their impact through high school and beyond?*
How has 21st Century Leaders impacted the nominee and the accomplishment(s) you are nominating them for? How has the nominee demonstrated inclusion and belonging, leadership development, and/or career readiness for themselves or others?*
WHAT MAKES YOU AN OUTSTANDING 21ST CENTURY LEADER?
Now it's time for the good stuff! Tell us more about your leadership qualities, skills, project(s), and why you believe you should be one of this year's top 21 outstanding Georgia youth leaders! This is your time to highlight your impact and tell your story, giving yourself the best representation possible. Please be as detailed as possible by including qualitative and quantitative information. This is a highly competitive process, so the more information you provide for the review committee, the better. What you include in the nomination is the only information about your achievements they have, so please give them details.
Please provide an overview of yourself. Let this be an introduction to the selection committee of why you should be considered for the Georgia Youth Leadership Awards. Using details or examples of action or character, describe your traits that would compel others to view you as a role model in your community.*
Which of the following 21CL leadership values do you, the nominee, demonstrate? Select all that apply.*
- Forward-Thinking
- Passionate
- Leverages Diversity
- Resourcefulness
- Service-Oriented
What category best describes your achievement?*
- Business, Organization, or Club Founder
- Overall Leadership and/or Outstanding Volunteer
- Special Project or Initiative
- Civic Engagement/Advocacy
Describe your business, club or organization. Include details like when you founded or got involved in it and why, how many people are involved or served, revenue or reach, growth, frequency of meetings, etc.*
Please include numbers!
Describe your "overall leadership or outstanding volunteerism." List the roles and involvement, the impact made, and/or what makes the student's actions impressive? Please include numbers and details like scope of people involved, fundraising results, growth/expansion achieved, etc.*
Describe your special project or initiative. Include details like when you began it and why, how many people are involved, revenue and/or reach, overall impact, how much time has been committed to said project/initiative.*
PLEASE INCLUDE NUMBERS!
Describe your civic engagement or advocacy. Include details like when the involvement began and why, how many people are involved or reached, any revenue, overall impact, how much time is committed to this engagement, etc..*
PLEASE INCLUDE NUMBERS!
Who or what has been directly impacted as a result of your accomplishment(s) or contribution(s)?*
Please be as detailed as possible and include anecdotes or numerical data if applicable.
Do you do volunteer work?*
- Yes
- No
- Not sure
Describe your volunteer commitment and scope of service. With whom do you volunteer? Please include details like how long you have been involved, any unique initiatives taken as a volunteer, fundraising or campaign achievement, before and after, etc.?*
How do you plan to continue your impact through high school and beyond?*
How has 21st Century Leaders impacted you and the accomplishment(s) you are nominating yourself for? How have you demonstrated inclusion and belonging, leadership development and/or career readiness for yourself or others?*
Additional Information
While it's not required, you are welcome to submit additional information to support this nomination, including a website, videos, articles, pictures or other leadership roles, accolades, and recognition.
Optional: Please share other comments or list other leadership activities, roles, clubs related to this nomination.
Website of student's project/initiative (if applicable)
Attach File/Video/Pictures (optional)
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 32 MB.
Verification
If you are nominating yourself, please provide the name and contact information of ONE reference who can verify the accuracy and truth of your nomination. This person cannot be a relative.
Reference Name*
First Last
Reference Email*
Reference Phone*
Reference's relationship to nominee*
- Mentor
- Teacher/School Employee
- Nonprofit Representative
- Co-worker/Boss
- Peer
- Other
Please select all that apply
Reference's relationship to nominee Other*
Nominees are required to complete Level 1 in Leadership Connect by November 1st in order to be considered. Would you like us to notify your nominee with a reminder about this requirement?
- Yes
- No
- I'm not sure
Nominees are required to complete Level 1 in Leadership Connect by November 1st in order to be considered. Please acknowledge below that you understand this eligibility requirement.
- Yes, I acknowledge and will complete Level 1 by November 1st if I have not already done so.
If you have questions about your access to Leadership Connect, please email lc@21stcenturyleaders.org

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