Peace Ambassador Leadership Summit (PALS) at Georgetown: Civic Action and Social Justice
Are you ready to take your life to the next level? To champion human rights? To strengthen your community—and yourself? (And knock out your service hours?)
At PALS at Georgetown, you’ll become a leader who’s socially responsible and emotionally resilient. You’ll learn to navigate conflict with grace, fight against injustice, and create your own programs and events in your community. Students are given the opportunity to build and refine their public speaking, networking, and debate skills. Various workshops and activities are explicitly designed to develop and strengthen an individual’s ability to communicate and advocate effectively. Students will also participate in service projects and strengthen their ability to advocate for others and their community. Projects include donating school supplies and clothing, recycling, and teaming up with local organizations.
Looking toward the future can be intimidating—unless you’re prepared for it. Getting through today can be tough, but the right skills and strategies can help you thrive. This isn’t a conference where you sit and listen all day. In addition to meeting with representatives on Capitol Hill, we have engaging workshops, real-world simulations, open discussions, hands-on activities, evening socials, and plenty of fun with new friends.
The Georgetown PALS Experience
- Get a taste of college life—stay in the dorms
- All food is included (and delicious)
- Earn 20 service hours (great for scholarships!)
- Talk with experts in your career interest
- Easygoing yet effective schedules—no stress
- Create real friendships
- Feel seen and affirmed in our diverse and inclusive environment
Location(s)
- Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
- Remote
Schedule
- One week in early August
Cost/Compensation
- Residential Tuition: $2,000 (early bird $1,700)
- Virtual Tuition: $900 (early bird $600)
Eligibility Requirements
- The program welcomes any high school student who genuinely wants to participate.
Deadline
- Early bird: late March
- Regular deadline: Rolling (programs fill up quickly, so students should apply as early as possible)
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed online application
- $50 application fee
Notifications of Decisions
Once you submit the application with the application fee, your place at PALS is reserved until your application is reviewed and you are either granted or denied eligibility. If you are denied eligibility, your application fee can be refunded. Denials usually happen when it's evident that the student doesn’t want to, or is being forced to attend by a parent, by essentially submitting a blank application.
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National Voices for Equality, Education, and Englightenment (NVEEE) is a national bullying and suicide prevention nonprofit established in October 2009. NVEEE is made of of a diverse team of educators, business leaders, social workers, mental health professionals, parents, and students who are committed to youth leadership, turning bystanders into upstanders, mentoring programs, and providing prevention education. NVEE aims to prevent bullying, violence and suicide among youth, families, and communities through direct service, mentoring and prevention education.
