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What You’ll Learn at YLS at Sea Set sail with distinguished faculty and 100 select student leaders from across the country 🌊 and learn what it takes to become an effective leader for the causes and candidates you care about. The Leadership Institute’s Youth Leadership School (YLS) is going to sea for a 5-day sailing experience—bringing the “boot camp of politics” to an unforgettable setting. This immersive training is perfect for students who want hands-on leadership experience and real-world political skills they can use immediately. 📘 You’ll Learn How To: Organize and mobilize volunteers and voters Grow your organization and increase its impact Motivate volunteers through exciting, results-driven projects Host successful speaker events 🎤 Create eye-catching signs and campaign materials Earn media attention for your efforts 📰 Plan and execute activism projects you can implement right away ✈️ Cruise Scholarships Available Thanks to the generous support of Leadership Institute donors, a limited number of full cruise scholarships are available. To be considered, select “Scholarship Attendee” when applying for this training. If accepted, scholarships cover: Round-trip airfare to and from the port Cruise fare and lodging 🚢 All meals during the sailing Training materials 📝 Application Guidelines To be eligible for YLS at Sea, applicants must: Be 18 years of age or older Have a valid U.S. passport that does not expire within the next 6 months OR provide an original birth certificate with seal and a valid photo ID (also not expiring within 6 months) Have a valid credit card for onboard purchases such as Wi-Fi and expenses not covered by the scholarship If you do not meet the criteria above, your application will not be considered for this sailing—but you are encouraged to apply for a future Youth Leadership School! Please read all information on this page carefully before applying. Many common questions are answered through the links below, during the application process, or in follow-up emails after acceptance. 🔗 Important & Useful Links Important Information from Carnival Passenger Bill of Rights Carnival's Safety & Security Policy FAQs - Carnival Website carnival.com Important Information to Know Before You Go | Carnival Cruise Line We like all our guests to have fun and are committed to providing them with a great vacation. Here is some important safety information and policies that we ask all guests to be familiar with. carnival.com Cruise Passenger Bill of Rights | Carnival Cruise Line Find out what you can expect from Carnival in this Passenger Bill of Rights created for the comfort and care of all cruise passengers throughout the world. carnival.com Cruise Safety | Cruise Security | Carnival Cruise Line Get details on what Carnival does to ensure the safety and security of its cruise guests and crew members, while maintaining an excellent record of safe operations.