A free summer leadership and debate training program run by the Bella Abzug Leadership Institute in New York City. Trainees take part in workshops, seminars, guest speakers, networking and debate labs on weekdays, in a 6-week program split into 3 cohorts of 60 trainees. It is open to youth ages 13-21 from the NYC area with no academic requirements, and priority goes to youth from underserved neighborhoods and schools.
Offered by Bella Abzug Leadership Institute. Summer Program for high school students in New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Policy, Business
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. Journey to Leadership Program is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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