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Program Application 2025

Young Women’s Leadership Challenge (YWLC) 2025-2026 Program

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DEADLINE: May 1st, 2025

Who is YWLC designed for?

High school girls, including rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

When is the program?

June/July 2025-April 2026

What is the time commitment?

80 hours minimum and up to 120+ hours of extracurricular and community service hours. See commitments listed below for breakdown of hours.

YWLC Participants commit to the following:

1. YWLC Summer Conference, 8:30am - 4:30pm daily (48 hours total).

Select only one of the four conference options:

    Houston Summer Conference Week 1 from June 23-28

  • Location: Rice University
    Houston Summer Conference Week 2 from July 14-19 - Closed
  • Location: Rice University
    Austin Summer Conference from July 21-26
  • Location: UT Austin
    St Louis Summer Conference from July 28-Aug 2
  • Location: Washington University
2. Monthly meetings from August - April (10 hours total)
  • Location: Online - zoom
3. 1:1 Mentoring (5-10 hours total)
  • Location: Online
4. Take Action Challenge (TAC) planning & building a community service project from A-Z for the duration of the program (20-50 hours depending on the scope of the project)
  • Location: This is dependent on the type of project and is up to the student to decide.


YWLC Program Costs & Scholarship


The total YWLC program cost is $500 (includes the $25 application and $475 program fee)

Please note:

The $25 application fee is due at the time of submitting the application
The remaining $475 is due by the first day of the program.

To make payments online:

Click here: https://thepangeanetwork.org/donate-today/

Please email kate@thepangeanetwork.org if your last name is different from the student's last name to indicate who the payment is for.

To make a check payment:

Write a check or money order made out to "The Pangea Network" and mail to:

Young Women's Leadership Challenge Program
PO Box 9823
The Woodlands, TX 77387

Please make a note to let us know who the payment is for if your last name is different from the student's last name.

Scholarships:

Need-based scholarships are available and they cover the full program fee of $475. Scholarship recipients are still responsible for the $25 application fee which is due when the application is submitted. If you wish to apply for a scholarship, please say YES to filling out the financial aid form below.

To be eligible for our 2025-2026 cohort, students must:

  • be entering their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year in high school in the Fall of this year
  • have a dedication to developing herself as a leader
  • attend every day of the summer conference.
  • attend mandatory virtual monthly meetings from August-April.
  • be committed to building a community service project from A-Z.
  • initiate at least 4 mandatory mentor meetings

If you apply before May 1,st, 2025 you’ll be contacted no later than May 15thth, 2025. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, please email kate@thepangeanetwork.org


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Select one of the following YWLC Conferences

Houston Summer Conference - Week 1

  • From June 23-28, 8:30-4:30pm daily
  • Location: Rice University

Houston Summer Conference - Week 2 *Closed*

  • From July 14-19, 8:30-4:30pm daily
  • Location: Rice University

Austin Summer Conference

  • From July 21-26, 8:30-4:30pm daily
  • Location: University of Texas

St. Louis Summer Conference

  • From July 28-Aug 2, 8:30-4:30pm daily
  • Location: Washington University
Student Name*
Please enter a number from 10 to 30.
Birthdate*
*Current school you are attending
*Current grade in school
*Current grade point average
*Please list all extracurriculars
Address*
Parent or Guardian Name*
Emergency Contact Name*

Please provide the contact information of a teacher you would like to use as a reference.


Reference Name
Do you certify that the above information is accurate and represented to the best of your knowledge?
Check yes or no.

Financial Aid Form

The Pangea Network tries to offer financial aid to all eligible parties where finances may be an issue.

The Pangea Network does not want finances to be a barrier to entry for qualified and dedicated individuals.

We do not offer merit-based scholarships.

*Any information provided below will remain confidential.
Name of Parent*
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Do you certify that the above information is accurate and represented to the best of your knowledge?
Check yes or no.

Q&A Section

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