The week long conference, will be held this year from TBA

It is an up close and intensive opportunity for 20 to 25 young Polish Americans, chosen from all over the U.S., to explore the political processes and interact with national and international leaders in the realms of foreign policy, business, science, education, journalism, culture, Polish American and east-central European affairs.

It is open to high school graduates or college students, ages 17 to 26 of Polish descent.

Plan to attend. A deposit of $50 (refundable) will guarantee a place as attendance is limited.

Report of past Conference, with photos

If you would like to see a documentary film on YouTube about the conference, from 2001, click on the arrows below:

Play Film - Part 1
Play Film - Part 2

• of Polish descent (through at least one grandparent)
• high school graduate as of June 2011, or college/univeristy student or graduate
• not over 26 years of age.

The ACPC Youth Leadership Conference registration fee is $500. Housing at George Washington University and one meal per day, along with most other conference expenses are generously made possible by the American Council for Polish Culture. (Transportation to and from Washington, D.C., as well as each student's optional expenses are up to the individual and/or local supporting ACPC affiliate, Polish club or student organization, etc.)

The application form is available from this website (MS Word or PDF format) or by contacting the Youth Leadership Conference director (address and e-mail given below).

The following must be received by the YLC Chair by TBA :

1. completed and signed application form
2. release form, signed by parent/guardian for participants under the age of 21, by applicant if over 21
3. student's resume
4. two (2) letters of recommendation
5. check for $500 payable to ACPC-YLC

In the event of non-acceptance or cancellation, all fees will be refunded.

Get application and release forms