Grades 9 – 12 • Pre-Collegiate Leadership Practicum

High School Youth Ambassador
Application & Civic Practicum.

Step into an intensive 12-week leadership residency designed to prepare high school students for college admissions, scholarship distinction, and statewide civic impact. Explore the core pillars and curriculum milestones below before submitting your official application.

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Published Author
Author and print your own professional book through our youth press and retain 100% of your book sales proceeds.
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Capitol Advocacy
Travel to Jefferson City to brief state lawmakers on youth-drafted policy declarations stamped with the Missouri state seal.
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Executive Service
Direct logistics, hospitality, and event production for Our Creative Table, serving dignified meals to unhoused neighbors.
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20 Certified Hours
Earn 20 verified community service hours for NHS, A+, Common App, and scholarship portfolios, culminating in our Awards Gala.
12-Week Curriculum Roadmap • February 1 – April 19, 2027

How High School Ambassadors Lead & Achieve

WEEKS 1 – 3
Civic Discovery & Policy
Identify community challenges, research local governance systems, and frame actionable policy solutions aligned with DESE standards.
WEEKS 4 – 6
Authorship & Press
Draft, edit, and layout individual or collective book manuscripts, learning professional publishing and royalty rights.
WEEKS 7 – 9
Our Creative Table
Execute a full dignified dining experience for unhoused neighbors, managing culinary coordination, seating, and hospitality.
WEEKS 10 – 12
Capitol Visit & Gala
Travel to the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, present declarations to lawmakers, and celebrate at the Awards Banquet.

Pre-Collegiate & Scholarship Distinction

Graduates of the High School Youth Ambassador track receive official documentation verifying 20 community service hours, published author credentials, and letters of civic recommendation suited for university admissions, National Honor Society, and A+ Scholarship portfolios.

Common App Ready DESE Aligned
👇 Complete Your High School Application Below 👇

Please fill out all required student and parent/guardian fields in the official application below to confirm your candidacy.