CYCP Application

Program Eligibility Overview: The program is available to all students entering ninth through twelfth grade in the 2025–26 school year. Students must be able to complete all program requirements, including attending the synchronous events that take place between July 2025 and January 2026: virtual orientation and retreat in July and August, virtual monthly workshops between August and December, and the January Capstone event. Students do not have to have past experience as a student leader or involvement with environmental or climate action. This leadership program is centered in equity-driven values and welcomes and encourages youth to apply who have identities that are currently and historically marginalized. 

Program Dates (all meetings are virtual):

Orientation and Kick-Off Retreat:

• • Orientation: Thursday July 17th, 6-7:30pm

  • Retreat Day 1: Thursday July 24th, 6-9 pm

  • Retreat Day 2: Thursday August 7th, 6-9 pm

Monthly workshops:

• • Thursday, August 28th: 7–9 p.m.

  • Thursday, September 18th: 7–9 p.m.

  • Thursday, October 16th: 7–9 p.m.

  • Thursday, November 13th: 7–9 p.m.

  • Thursday, December 11th: 7–9 p.m.

Program graduation:

• • Thursday, January 15th: 7–9 p.m.

Participate in monthly mentor meetings (as scheduled by mentor and mentee, about 45-60 minutes each)

The application includes a range of questions, including basic demographics and context, as well as the opportunity for students to share their passion and interest in taking part in the program. Supplemental materials (for example transcripts, resumes, and letters of recommendation) are not necessary; please do not send. 

Accepted applicants, also known as Youth Climate Policy Ambassadors, will be eligible to receive a $500 stipend upon completion of all program requirements.

Applications are due Tuesday, May 27. Applicants can expect to hear back about their acceptance by June 23, 2025.

If you have any questions, please send an email to pgoncharova@tenstrands.org. 

See full program overview here.