CHS Students Can Apply for 2021 Hispanic Leadership Initiative

March 30, 2021 – Collinsville High School students who will be a sophomore, junior or senior in the 2021-22 school year are invited to apply for the Summer 2021 High School Hispanic Leadership Institute sponsored by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis.

“I am excited to share that our students (grades 10-12) will once again have an opportunity to apply for the Hispanic Leadership Institute after a hiatus last summer as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said CHS Principal David Snider. “This is an AWESOME program that CHS students have benefited from since we established a relationship with Mrs. Braxs and the St. Louis Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. CHS has traditionally been very well represented at the program and I am very thankful for it.”

OVERVIEW

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis Foundation has established the Hispanic Leadership Institute for high school (10th-12th grade) students as a select program for 15-20 individuals to develop leadership skills and give back to the St. Louis community.

The purpose of this program is to:

• Identify Hispanic leaders and develop their leadership skills

• Create a network of Hispanic student leaders interested in giving back to the community

• Provide new networks and opportunities for Hispanic students

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible to participate in the High School Hispanic Leadership Institute program, students must:

• Be currently enrolled in grades 10th – 12th

• Show a strong interest in further developing their leadership skills

• Be able to commit to a full-time experience

• Obtain a letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher

COST

Tuition is $1,000. Participants accepted into this program will receive full-tuition scholarships from the HCC STL Foundation and partners.

BENEFITS

Students will receive:

• A $500 stipend upon completion of the 6-day program

• Transportation to and from the host location as needed

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch each session

SESSION DATES

The Hispanic Leadership Institute sessions will begin on Monday, June 14th and conclude Saturday, June 19th, 2021. Sessions will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Click HERE for the application in English
Click HERE for the application in Spanish

Applications are due Monday, May 10, 2021. Instructions are found in the application packet above.