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Athletes for Hope High School Leadership Academy (HSLA)

Athletes for Hope

Sports & Athletics
Summer Program
Semester-long; monthly virtual sessionsModerateVirtual (nationwide)Applications open ~Oct 1, deadline ~late Jan (annual)
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Athletes for Hope High School Leadership Academy (HSLA)

Athletes for Hope

A hands-on opportunity for high school students interested in sports & athletics.

Deadline: Applications open ~Oct 1, deadline ~late Jan (annual)Official program link

Location

Virtual (nationwide)

Cost

Free

Deadline

Applications open ~Oct 1, deadline ~late Jan (annual)

Duration

Semester-long; monthly virtual sessions

Eligibility

High school student-athletes (grades 9-12)

What to expect

Sports philanthropy, leadership, advocacy, mental health, and using your platform for community impact. Free semester-long leadership academy for high school student-athletes featuring pro-athlete speakers, monthly virtual sessions, and an application process.

How to apply

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