All students who completed an application for Youth LEAD Georgia 2025 and their parent/guardians should have received a notification email regarding their selection status at this time to the email addresses provided in their application.
Nominations for the 2026 Youth LEAD Georgia class will open in May 2025.
Recruitment Criteria:
- Rising 10th and 11th grade students with leadership potential
- School attendance records indicate academic commitment
- Demonstrates motivation through personal behavior, desire and determination
- Interest or desire to learn about leadership
- Willingness to engage in new and different experiences
There is no cost for student participants. Meals, transportation for tours and program activities, and program materials are available through generous donations from Chick-fil-A. Students will be required to arrange transportation to the sessions.
Those selected for the 2025 Youth LEAD Georgia class will be expected to attend all sessions, which are scheduled for the following dates and locations:
- Jan. 25 – 27, 2025; Athens, Ga.
- Mar. 16 – 17, 2025; Cartersville, Ga.
- June 3 – 6, 2025; Bus Tour
- Sept. 14 – 15, 2025; Columbus, Ga.
- Nov. 9 – 10, 2025; Atlanta, Ga.
In addition, Youth LEAD Georgia participants will be invited to participate in the youth leadership summit at UGA on July 17 – 18, 2025.