AYLC draws nominees from over 250 partner schools** across the country. Partner schools can nominate a maximum of 10 students who meet all qualifications. The school’s Office of Student Affairs (or designated office) coordinates the nomination process and distribution of application details for each school. No fees are required to apply and schools are asked to make the selection process for its 10 nominees open and fair to all deserving and qualified students.

          The AYLC Secretariat accepts only applications submitted and endorsed by the school. Any other application is automatically rejected. Nominees are screened and selected through a 3-stage process described below that considers the student’s leadership impact in his/her school and community involvements. Nominees who qualify for the panel interview will be notified by mail through the school’s student affairs office by October.

** Partner schools must have at least a level-2 accreditation rating from any of the recognized national accrediting organizations (PAASCU, FAAP, PACUCOA, PASUC, etc).