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Apply Now: NRA Youth Education Summit 2026 Offers All-Expenses-Paid Leadership Program

Gain leadership skills and explore American history. Meet political leaders and compete for scholarships. Applications close January 18, 2026.

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Apply Now: NRA Youth Education Summit 2026 Offers All-Expenses-Paid Leadership Program

Applications are now open for the 2026 NRA Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.), a prestigious six-day leadership and scholarship program for rising high school juniors and seniors. The summit, held in Washington, D.C., from July 21 to 26, 2026, covers all expenses for participants.

Y.E.S. is open to current high school sophomores and juniors nationwide. The application deadline is January 18, 2026. To apply, visit the Y.E.S. website or contact [email protected]. Applicants must submit a high school transcript, a three-page essay on the Second Amendment, a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and participate in a short phone interview.

The summit offers a range of activities, including meetings with NRA leadership, marksmanship practice, museum tours, debates, and visits to historic sites and monuments. Y.E.S. has been uniting America's brightest youth for over 25 years, providing education, leadership, and civic engagement opportunities. Participants meet with political leaders, tour historic landmarks, and compete for college scholarships.

The NRA Youth Education Summit is an all-expenses-paid event that aims to inspire students to explore American government, the Bill of Rights, and the U.S. Constitution, and to advocate for the Second Amendment. Don't miss this opportunity to grow as a leader and learn about our nation's history and values.

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