Leadership and volunteering

A six-day overnight model parliament where youth debate bills using Westminster procedure.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

The American Legion Auxiliary's week-long Missouri citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young women run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 19, 2027 – June 26, 2027 at Lindenwood University, St. Charles.

• Grade 11
• Cost not published

A national community-based youth program in citizenship, leadership and fitness, run with the Navy, Army and Air Cadet Leagues; cadets are not members of the Armed Forces.

• Grades not published
• No fee

Federally funded volunteer service opportunities and micro-grants for youth across Canada, delivered by partner organizations.

• Grades not published
• No fee

Two student leaders from each state, DC and DoDEA spend a week in Washington experiencing the national government and each receives a $12,500 college scholarship.

• Grades 11–12
• No fee

A free Department of National Defence youth program for ages 12–18 in northern, coastal and isolated communities, run through local patrols.

• Grades not published
• No fee

Singapore's non-competitive self-development and leadership award for young people aged 13 to 30, with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels built from voluntary leisure-time activities and community leadership.

• Grades not published
• Fee: $7 SGD

A week-long residential natural-resources leadership program at UK's Robinson Forest for high-school students interested in forests, insects, water and wildlife.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published