The Youth Leadership Summit immerses hundreds of Urban League youth in a college campus setting to give them a glimpse of their bright futures. Through interactive events and activities, participants will learn important skills for success in college, work, and life. The five day summit features a youth town hall, college fair, Legacy of Success Luncheon, historical and cultural tours, and much more!
College Success Workshops, featuring: Gwen Thomas, author of, The Parent’s Smart Guide to Sending Your Kids to College Without Going Broke.
Location: America’s Center, 2nd Floor
10:00AM – 11:00AM Scholarships & Financial Aid
11:30AM – 12:30PM Internships & Study Abroad
2:00PM – 3:00PM Scholarships & Financial Aid
Sponsor: FedEx
Participating institutions, to date, include:
ABFF Greenlighters Academy
Boston University
Clark Atlanta University
College Bound-STL
The Ohio State University
Dartmouth College
Drake University
Earlham College
Federal Student Aid —an Office of the U.S. Department of Education
Fontbonne University
Hamilton College
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Harris-Stowe State University
Howard University
Kansas State University
Lincoln Universith
Lindenwood University-Belleville
Lindenwood University-St. Charles
Missouri Southern State University
Morehouse College
Murray State University
Park University
Princeton University
Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis University
Smith College
Southeast Missouri State University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Spelman College
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
St. Louis Community College
State Technical College of Missouri
Truman State University
UNCF
United States Marine Corps
University of Central Missouri
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
Webster University
Wellesley College
Western Illinois University
Westminster College
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Gwendolyn “Gwen” Thomas is an American author, advocator, educator, entrepreneur, and parent....Read more
