Qualifications

The Ayala Young Leaders Congress participants are outstanding Filipino student leaders with a track record of effective leadership, who possess a strong love for our country, a sincere desire to serve its people, and passion to bring about change in society.

Based on the experience of the past 12 years, those typically selected for the Ayala Young Leaders Congress are:

  1. leaders in the student government,
  2. leaders of the largest or most effective school organizations,
  3. youth leaders in community, civic or religious organizations,
  4. leaders of cause or issue-oriented groups,
  5. opinion leaders, change-makers, and students held in respect by the student body,
  6. students recognized for outstanding achievements in particular fields (writing, music, sports, theatre, etc.) and
  7. students with outstanding academic achievements.

Nominees must meet the following qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Filipino citizen
  • Not older than 25 years of age by February 2011
  • First-time applicant to the Ayala Young Leaders Congress
  • Bona fide regular undergraduate student of the school, graduating in the SY 2011-2012** , who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree for the first time
  • Within the top 25% of his/her college or department (e.g. College/Department of Engineering)
  • No more than one failing mark for the duration of his/her enrolment in college
  • Has not been subjected to any disciplinary case in or outside the campus.
  • Has not been charged and/or convicted in a civil or criminal case.

Core Qualifications

  • Recognized, active, and effective student leader or officer in campus organizations (e.g. student government, co-curricular, extra-curricular, cause oriented, religious organizations, etc.) or community organizations (e.g. SK, Parish Youth Organization, Homeowners Association)
  • Model of integrity, discipline, and excellence
  • Genuine and sincere passion for service
  • Excellent communication skills

In evaluating the nominees, the screening and selection panels use all of the following criteria:

  • Integrity and discipline
  • Proven track record in leadership (as an officer of school or community organizations)
  • Impact and contributions of one’s leadership in his/her organization and/or community
  • Awareness and involvement in national, community and school issues
  • Recognized excellence in particular field (ex. sports, theatre, dance, writing, etc.)
  • Good academic record

** Applicant must be a 3rd year student in a 4-year course, a 4th year student in a 5-year course, or a 5th year student in a 6-year course. Intermed students or those pursuing a seven-year medical degree should be in their third year of College. Applicants from trimester schools must have at least 2 semesters or trimesters left in school.