(Friends of the NRA Press Release, December 11, 2023)
Often referred to as Y.E.S., the Idaho Youth Education Summit is part of a larger national program through The NRA Foundation. The state-level Youth Education Summit gives students the opportunity to develop an awareness and desire to participate in all levels of government, learn about their state’s unique heritage and history, and obtain a better understanding of how young citizens can become involved in serving their communities.
Students selected for the Idaho Youth Education Summit will spend four days in Boise visiting with political leaders and learning about their state’s history by touring museums and historical sites. In addition, students will participate in exercises such as public speaking and problem-solving, as well as firearms training at a local gun range. The gun range exercises are not competitive and inexperienced shooters are welcome. This program will be administered by certified firearms instructors.
Idaho state summit offers up to $5000 in scholarship awards. Prompt submission of application may be considered for an additional $500 scholarship. Selection is competitive and students should fully complete the application and required documents with care.
This state summit is open to current sophomores and juniors attending an Idaho high school. Applications are now OPEN and are due no later than January 10, 2024.
Summit Dates: March 7th- 10th, 2024.
Selection for the Idaho Youth Education Summit is competitive. Students should fully complete the application and required documents with care. One participant of the Idaho Youth Education Summit will be selected at the end of the program to participate in the national Y.E.S. program in Washington, D.C. July 16-21, 2024.
There, attendees will compete for up to $40,000 in college scholarships based on their leadership skills, performances in debates and participation throughout the week. To learn more about the National Y.E.S. Program, click here.
Selected students will be required to provide their own transportation to and from Boise and must have appropriate business/business casual attire for the program. All meals, lodging, and materials are provided.
Click here to download the Idaho Youth Education Summit Application
Questions?
Reach out to, Matthew Faulks, Idaho Y.E.S. Coordinator at 208-941-8090 or idahoyes@outlook.com.
