The 2023 Windrose Leadership Summit is designed as an interactive educational experience for teens and young adults from all across the United States. We are looking for passionate new leaders to expand Windrose chapters to new regions. We challenge all of our participants to come with an open mind and the desire to grow as a leader. During the trip, participants will explore our nation’s capital, hear from influential speakers, engage in deep discussion, conduct team-building exercises, and prepare to take action in their communities back home.

This year, two types of scholarships will be awarded:

1. Washington Scholars – The Washington Scholarship covers all conference expenses including airfare, transportation, lodging, and some meals. Only first time participants are eligible for this scholarship.
2. Hamilton Scholars – The Hamilton Scholarship covers all conference expenses, but does not include airfare to Washington, D.C.  Hamilton Scholars are responsible to arrange their own travel to D.C. This scholarship is open to new and returning students. (Due to our desire to include as many new students as possible, previous participants not serving as chaperones are still encouraged to apply, but will only be eligible for a partial scholarship.)

We are thankful for the support of donors who continue to make this unique academic enrichment opportunity possible through their generous gifts and donations.

The chaperone application is available here. We are looking for experienced Windrose leaders who have a heart to lead and teach. All chaperones must be at least 18 years old by April 13th, 2022.

You may reapply and compete for one of the Hamilton Scholarships available this year. If you are selected for a Hamilton Scholarship, you will be responsible to organize your own airfare to Washington, D.C.

Previous DC Summit participants will NOT be eligible for the Washington scholarships which cover airfare, as they are available only to first time participants. 

Yes – Applications completed in Spanish are perfectly acceptable. No preference will be given based on language. We are looking for leadership potential and critical-thinking skills. // Sí, solicitudes escritos en español son perfectamente acceptables. No se dará preferencia según el idioma. Buscamos la capacidad de pensamiento crítico y la potencial de liderazgo.

The video is designed to personalize your application and bring it to life. Think of it as an elevator pitch or your personal statement since the application process does not include an interview. Please share why you want to join us at the DC Leadership Summit, what you most look forward to, and how it would impact your life.

Here are a few additional tips:

We recommend preparing what you want to say and practicing it several times before recording a final version. While your attire is not the most important factor, we encourage you to be professional and show the application committee that you take this incredible opportunity seriously. Eye contact, confidence, and good posture can dramatically improve your presentation. There is no need, however, to purchase a brand new suit. Furthermore, neither the background nor film quality will be factor into the selection process, unless it is impossible to see the subject or hear the audio feed. Videos must be understandable and clear, but there is no need to use professional production equipment.

You may use a cell phone, computer, or any other recording device with a camera in order to record the video. You can hold the device yourself, but using a stand or inviting a friend to record is advisable. You should treat your video like a job interview, and conduct yourself professionally.

Your video must be uploaded to either Youtube or Google Drive. If you upload your video file to Youtube, you can save the video to your channel and set privacy to “Public” or “Unlisted.” Do NOT set the video to “private”. If the video is set to “Private,” the selection committee will not be able to access it. To use Google Drive, upload your video to your Google Drive account and then share it with [email protected] to grant us access.

All application materials must be submitted on our website through the application form by 11:59 PM PST on Monday, January 16th. You must submit your resume and essay in a combined file, and then attach it as a .pdf or .docx file at the end of the application form. In order to submit your video, you must upload it to youtube or Google Drive, and then share a link in the online application form.

(Please do NOT submit your materials via email.)