The Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC) and the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) has partnered with nationally ranked George Mason University to offer college credit to our attending scholars! George Mason University has been recognized for three years by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 "Universities to Watch" in the country. Mason sets very high standards for education, and we are proud to offer our scholars the opportunity to earn college credit while exploring future careers and developing their leadership skills.
Qualifying students attending the Program will receive one college credit.

In the company of other high achievers, students join in discussions of current events and issues with top policy makers in Washington, D.C., take part in dynamic real-world simulations and lead peers through role-playing exercises in an energy-charged environment.

Students join other high-achieving peers for an exchange of ideas, perspectives and connections with some of the world's top business leaders, policy officials, journalists, diplomats and academics in the dynamic environments of Washington, D.C. and New York City; or Beijing, Hangzhou and Shanghai.

During a journey to Washington, D.C. and amidst our nation’s highest courts and top law enforcement agencies, students take part in mock trials, get hands on with CSI techniques and join panel discussions with industry experts on the career that could await.

Students enter the real world of modern medicine by joining doctors on their rounds, observing surgeries, joining discussions on disease research and experiencing both the day-to-day realities and life skills essential to a successful career in health care today.