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Personal Development Opportunity Applications

Highlighted in green are leadership experience opportunities!

Name	Due	Application	Details/Eligibility
Junior Leadership of Laramie County	Aug 31	Application	Juniors Only! Leadership Cheyenne type program that includes multiple days of opportunity and experience! Days include: Culture & Tourism Day, College & Career Day, Government Day, Financial literacy Day, Volunteerism Day, Legal Day, Legislative Day, & Military Day Website: www.laramiecountyleadership.org
Wyoming Latina Youth Conference	Sept	Website	Focused on empowering young Latinas through mentorship and awareness. Two-day event is held every October and is made up of a welcome dinner banquet, cultural performances, informational presentations, and educational workshops. Latina youth in 5th-12th are eligible and scholarships are available
VFW Voice of Democracy	Oct 31	Application	Theme for 22-23: "Why is the Veteran Important?" Grades 9-12 Audio Essay 3-5 min on theme Over $2 million in scholarships awarded nation-wide VFW Scholarship Website
Prudential Emerging Visionaries (formerly Spirit of Community Award)	Nov 2	Website	Emerging Visionaries is the evolution of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a long-standing program that has honored more than 150,000 young people during a 26-year history. Emerging Visionaries builds on a tradition of community service, with new attention to financial and societal challenges. be age 14-18 be a legal resident of any U.S. state or Puerto Rico  submit a completed application to a school or the head of an official designated local organization by November 4, 2022
James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists	Nov 15	Website	Digital SLR Cameras awarded to high school students Apply only to the Still photography Category
United States Senate Youth Program	Nov 30	Application	An educational experience and scholarship sponsored by the United States Senate for outstanding high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in public service. High school juniors or seniors already serving as an elected official in state or community organizations may already be qualified to apply. Brochure
HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership)	Dec. 10	Website	6:00 pm, June 8 through 2:00 pm, June 11, 2022 Held at LCCC Open to Sophomores
George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest	Dec 31	Website	Sons of the American Revolution invites all students in grades 9-12 to participate 800-1200 word essay Award up to $5000
American Legion Oratorical Contest	Jan 28	Website	American Legion Oratorical Contest Students will deliver: 1- 8 to10 min prepared speech (Oration) 1- 3 to 5 min extemporaneous speech (Assigned Topics) Contest will be on Feb 2, 2022 at American Legion Post 6 at 2:00PM Those intending to participate must register by informing me no later than Noon on Jan 28th. Feel free to come by the Career Center for more information or email me with questions.
Univ of Wyoming Summer High School Institute	Feb 12	Application Information	Current Sophomores can apply July 9-29, 2023 UW HSI Website
Calvin Coolidge Scholarship	Feb 23	Application	2022-23 Coolidge Scholarship applicants must intend to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university as an undergraduate for the first time in fall 2024. (Students who are currently high school juniors but take some courses at a local college are indeed eligible to apply for the Coolidge Scholarship.) ONLY JUNIORS MAY APPLY Academic Achievement, Interest in Public Policy, Character Start the application early
Boys' State	Mar 15	Information	Current Juniors can apply Week-long program sponsored by American Legion where delegates engage in learning activities regarding state and government structure/process. Emphasizes leadership, civic engagement, and patriotism. College credits available! June 13-19 at UWyo in Laramie

Horatio Alger Scholarship	Mar 15	Website	Several awards of varying amount & eligibility levels Only Juniors may apply! Awards for college and trades
Young Women in Public Affairs Award (Zonta Club of Cheyenne)	Mar 15	Website	Several awards of varying amount & eligibility levels Girls age 16-19 may apply This award is provided to a young woman from the Laramie County area who has demonstrated a commitment to volunteerism and has proven leadership in her community, school, and/or workplace.
Girls Who Code Summer Program	March 19	Application	Current 9th -11th grade girls and non-binary students are eligible to apply. We strongly encourage students from underrepresented groups in tech to apply early, including Black, Latinx, and students from low-income backgrounds. Why should you join Girls Who Code this summer? Learn how to use HTML, CSS, and Javascript coding skills to make an impact on what matters to you. Not a coder yet? No problem! Join a sisterhood of supportive peers and make lifelong friendships! Meet women in tech from top corporations like Disney, AT&T, Twitter & more. You can join for free! Plus, Girls Who Code will provide need-based tech support for those who qualify. More Information
QuestBridge College Prep Scholars	Mar 24	Website	Applying to college can seem daunting, and the prospect of paying for it can seem even more overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges. Why apply as a junior? Being a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that shows our 45 college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission. In addition, your application will automatically carry over for the National College Match when you’re a senior, giving you a head start on applying for a full four-year scholarship to our college partners. College Prep Scholars are historically five times more likely than other applicants to receive full four-year scholarships through the National College Match.
Mayor's Youth Council	Mar 24	Application Fact Sheet	Civic training opportunity, leadership skills development Have fun while working to improve your community Serve as a representative for youth to the city government More information in this letter FLYER
Girls State	Apr 1	Website Application	The purpose of American Legion Auxiliary Department of Wyoming Girls State is to provide citizenship training for girls who have completed their junior year of high school; to afford them an opportunity to live together as self-governing citizens; to inform them about the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship, in order that they may understand and participate in the functioning of their government and to help them grasp the meaning of some of the responsibilities which they must assume when they become adults. College Credits are available!
Air Force Virtual Teen Aviation Camp	Apr 14	Info Sheet Application	We are pleased to announce the application period for the 2022 Virtual Teen Aviation Camp is now open! The camp will be conducted 14-25 June 2022 in partnership with Air Force Aero Clubs and offers an introduction to the field of aviation and opportunities for careers and leadership roles within the Air Force. A combination of web-based presentations and discussion groups, along with self-paced course materials provide camp participants with the knowledge to complete the Private Pilot Exam and begin their journey toward earning a Private Pilot License! The attached information sheet provides additional details on eligibility and application process. Completed applications must be submitted by a parent or guardian no later than 14 April 2022 through the AF Camps workflow box at: AFSVC.SVPY.Camps@us.af.mil and selections will be announced no later than 23 April 2022.
We the Students Essay Contest	Apr 15	Website	Grades 8-12 and ages 14-19 Essay 500-800 words Essay Topic: How does an understanding of natural rights and respect build a free society?
Ayn Rand Essay Contests	Apr 29	Website	Grades 8-12 for Anthem Grades 11-12 for Fountainhead Up to $5000
Western Governor's Association Celebrate the West	Apr 30	Website	Grades 9-12 Digital art submission inspired by their state Up to $1,500