Orientation

• • Saturday, Aug. 15th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 1 

• • Saturday, Sept. 5th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 2

• • Saturday, Sept. 19th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 3

• • Saturday, Oct. 3rd | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 4

• • Saturday, Oct. 17th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 5 

• • Saturday, Nov. 7th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 6

• • Saturday, Nov. 21st | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 7

• • Saturday, Dec. 5th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Session 8 - FINAL

• • Saturday, Dec. 12th | 12-3PM @ LIT Office

Returining Leaders: 

• Complete 2 Leadership Enrichment Activities / Semester 

New Leaders: 

• Complete 4 Leadership Enrichment Activities / Semester 

  • 2 Community Service & 2 Professional Development

All Juniors:

• Attend bi-monthly sessions

• Submit transcripts (Fall & Spring Semester)

• 4 1:1 Check-Ins / Semester

• Google Classroom Assignments

• Session participation (Social Change Project) 

• Adhere to LIT Contract

NV State HS (1): Leader Angelina

Mater East Academy (1): Leader Vanessa

Equipo Academy (8):  Leader Ashely, Leader Ivan, Leader Scotty, & Leader Raymi

ECTA (2): Leader Joely & Leader Arely

Cristo Rey St. Viator (3): Leader Bryon, Leader Alec, & Leader Cris

CSN HS (1): Leader Blen & Leader Antonella 

Western (2): Leader Emily & Leader Yitzhary

SECTA (4): Leader Leilany, Leader Zyah, Leader Sophia, Leader Brianna Cor., 

ATECH (2): Leader Aldrich, & Leader Joshua

Veterans Tribute (1): Brianna Ser.,

FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPEN NOW 

"The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. This one-of-a-kind scholarship may be used at any accredited college or university in the U.S."

• 2026-2027 Coolidge Scholarship Website

• Video: The Coolidge Scholarship  

• 2026-2027 Coolidge Scholarship Application Page

• FAQ Page

Deadline: Tues., Dec. 1st, 2026 5:00 PM PST

FULL RIDE (up to 4 years)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must intend to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university as an undergraduate for  Fall 2028. (Dual enrollment students are eligible).

• Must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the US

• Cannot be the immediate family member of any current employee, trustee, or significant donor to the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation or the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Fund.

Thrive Scholars : Free, six-year Program

"Thrive Scholars is a free, six-year program that supports high-achieving, low-income and/or first-generation students from their junior year of high school through college graduation and into meaningful careers. Through academic preparation, personalized coaching, career development, and lifelong mentorship, Scholars gain the tools, skills and confidence to reach their full potential."

• Thrive Scholars : About our Program Page

• Thrive Scholars Virtual Info Sessions

• Video: Thrive Scholars Points Of Origin

• Thrive Scholars Application

Deadline: Sunday, December 20th at 11:59 PM PST

Eligibility Requirements

• Be enrolled in 11th grade at a U.S. high school.

• Have at least a 3.6 unweighted, cumulative GPA.

• Have an annual household income that does not exceed $125,000.

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)

"NSLI-Y offers immersive programs abroad with a focus on language learning for American teens for a summer or an academic year. Participants attend language classes, live with host families for all or part of the program, engage with the host community, and participate in a variety of cultural activities. "

Application: NSLI-Y 

Deadline: November 12, 2026 at 4:00PM ET

FREE PROGRAM

Countries:

• Summer: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Korean, and Russian

• Academic year: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), and Russian

Eligibility: 

• Be a U.S. citizen 

• Agree to Participant Terms & Conditions 

• Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher 

• Be 15-18 years of age at the start of the program 

• For 2027 summer programs: birthdate between July 3, 2008 – June 10, 2012

• For 2027-28 academic year programs: birthdate between August 30, 2008 – June 30, 2012

• Be enrolled in grades 9-12 (high school or home school equivalent) at the time of application 

• Applicants for summer programs must be U.S. citizens residing in the United States at the time of application. 

• Be in the Beginner-Advanced Low target language proficiency range on the ACTFL Proficiency Scale. 

Applicants may be required to take a language test during the selection process.

Future Leaders Exchange Global Abroad (FLEX Global Abroad)

"Future Leaders Exchange Global Abroad (FLEX Global Abroad) is a U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs cultural exchange program that provides young Americans a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth and fosters the next generation of leaders. Talented high school students from across the U.S. are chosen through a merit-based process to live with a host family and attend high school for one academic year in select countries. As citizen diplomats, students showcase American excellence; learn about innovation, business, and technology in their host communities; develop their entrepreneurial, language, and leadership skills; and strengthen ties between U.S. and their host countries."

Application: FLEX (Same site as NSLI-Y - you can only pick ONE program)

Deadline: November 30 (4 PM ET). 

FREE PROGRAM

FLEX Global Abroad is an Academic Year (10 month) program. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Morocco, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania and Thailand. 

Eligibility: 

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Be enrolled in grades 9-12 (high school, including home school).

• Applicants of all grade-point averages and academic performance are encouraged to apply

• Have birthdates within the following ranges:

  • FLEX Global Abroad: December 30, 2008 - June 30, 2012

• • NSLI-Y (Summer): July 3, 2008 - June 10, 2012

  • NSLI-Y (Academic Year): August 30, 2008 - June 30, 2012

Leader Zyah: Requirement Met

• Professional Development - ACDC CRB 

• Community Service - Pizza w/ a Purpose

Leader Brianna Cordero: 

• 2 PD Completed - ACDC CRB 

• Missing 2 Comunity Service

Leader Sophia: 

• 2 PD Completed - ACDC CRB

• Missing 2 Comunity Service 

Leader Arley:

• 1 Community Service completed - Crafting Cards

Leader Raymi:

• 1 Community Service completed - Crafting Cards

Leader Alec:

• 2 PD Completed - ACDC CRB 

• Missing 2 Comunity Service

Leader Antonella:

• 2 PD Completed - ACDC CRB 

• Missing 2 Comunity Service

Leader Scotty: Requirement Met

• Community Service - ACDC CRB 

• Community Service - Pizza w/ a Purpose

• Professional Development - ND on the Road (09.15.26)

• Professional Development - Dartmouth College Admissions 

Leader Angelina: Requirement Met

• 2 Volunteer Completed - ACDC CRB 

Leader Byron:

• 1 Community Service Completed - Pizza w/ a Purpose

• 1 Professional Development - Dartmouth College Admissions 

• Missing 1 PD & 1 Comunity Service

Leader Brianna S:

• 1 Community Service Completed - Pizza w/ a Purpose

• Missing 2 PD & 1 Comunity Service

Leader Blen:

• 1 Community Service Completed - Pizza w/ a Purpose

• Missing 2 PD & 1 Comunity Service

Leader Leilany:

• Professional Development - Dartmouth College Admissions

Leader Vanessa:

• Professional Development - Dartmouth College Admissions

Leader Cris:

• Professional Development - Dartmouth College Admissions

• Missing 1 PD & 2 Comunity Service

New Leaders Missing ALL 4:

• Joshua Casasola

Returning Leaders Missing 2:

• Ashely, Ivan, Alridch, Emily, Yitzhary, Joely