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Appalachian Youth Leadership Summit (AYLS)

Partners for Rural Impact Inc

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Overview

Appalachian Youth Leadership Summit (AYLS)

Overview: The Appalachian Youth Leadership Summit is a leadership development program for high school students that combines self-discovery, community service, and professional mentorship.

Geographic Scope: 42 Kentucky school districts served by the Appalachian Cradle to Career Partnership, plus Claiborne County, TN and Lee County, VA

Eligibility:

  • Grade Level: 10th and 11th-grade students only

  • Location: Students from designated Kentucky school districts and specified Tennessee/Virginia counties

    • Program Details:

  • Duration: 4 days (June 10-13, 2024 in past year; annual summer program)

  • Location: Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN with activities in Middlesboro, KY, Harrogate, and Cumberland Gap, TN

  • Housing: Residential experience at LMU housing with meals provided

    • What's Included:

  • Community service projects

  • Workshop sessions on leadership development, arts and cultural engagement, college readiness, and discipline-specific areas (health sciences, business, education, veterinary medicine, law)

  • Entrepreneurial field trips

  • Keynote evening events featuring Appalachian leaders

  • Challenge Exhibition: Real-world problem-solving projects with community showcase

  • Feedback and mentorship from professional judges and mentors

    • Benefits:

  • Leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skill development

  • Professional networking and mentorship

  • Enhanced resume and college application strength

  • Community connections and peer relationships

  • Industry expert exposure

    • Contact: Applications submitted through website portal

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    • Step 1: Submit application through the Partners for Rural Impact website
    • Step 2: Application must be completed by the deadline
    • Note: Past application deadline was April 4, 2025 (for 2025 program); current deadlines not specified in materials

    Required Information:
    Applicants should be prepared to provide personal information and demonstrate interest in leadership development and community service (specific form fields not detailed in provided text).

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    What Partners for Rural Impact Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2023
    2
    Total given
    $150K
    Median grant
    $75K
    Range
    $50K–$100K
    • By dollars: Kentucky 100%. Top recipient cities: Berea, KY.

    Example grants

    • Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises DBA Fahe · Berea, KY

      Support of organization working to improve educational outcomes in service region

      $100K

    • Appalachian Educational Service Agency · Berea, KY

      Support of organization working to improve educational outcomes in service region

      $50K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    youth-leadership

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