The online application is automated with parent/guardian and school approvals completed electronically after you have submitted your application. You are encouraged to communicate your intention to apply with those individuals. If they do not receive an automatic email, please ask that they check junk/spam mailboxes before contacting our office. *If you wish to apply using a paper application, please contact our office.
If you'd like to review the content and questions contained in the application, please click here to download a PDF. The PDF is for informational purposes only.
Application Requirements
Submit your application by 11:59 PM on February 1, 2024.
Confirm that your parent/guardian received and approved the Parent/Guardian Approval Form sent via email. Parental approval is required by March 1, 2024.
Confirm that your school contact received and approved the School Approval Form sent via email.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed by the RYL Steering Committee who will consider several criteria such as complete, unique, and thoughtful responses to the questions and their alignment with RYL mission and objectives.
Applications are anonymous. Personal information is not shared with the selection committee.
The RYL Steering Committee encourages applicants to commit 60-90 minutes completing the application. You may wish to prepare responses in a word document before entering them into this form.
The committee will be seeking representation from a cross-section of the community and their decision will be based upon information contained in the application. The committee will be looking for a diverse group of students to provide the richest experience possible for participants. At least one student from each school that applies will be selected.
All applicants will be notified of the status of their application by May 1, 2024.