{"id":18,"date":"2013-05-31T11:58:45","date_gmt":"2013-05-31T11:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/impreza.us-themes.com\/pages\/services\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:15:14","slug":"academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/globalyouthleadershipacademy.com\/?page_id=18","title":{"rendered":"2026 Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium color_primary with_img parallax_hor bgwidth_120 with_overlay\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/globalyouthleadershipacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/home-slider-1.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,217,66,0.8)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h g-html i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols offset_small\"><div class=\" full-width color_custom\" style=\"color:#696969;\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2026 GLOBAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h g-html i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols offset_small\"><div class=\" full-width\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row offset_small vc_inner \"><div class=\" one-half\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">GYLA 2026 Programs<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Join us in Portugal &#8211; July 15-22, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">GYLA is a seven-day leadership program for high school students<br \/>\n(15 through 18 years of age). Students will participate in a variety of educational programs focusing on global and cultural awareness, leadership development, communication and inter-personal growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Our programs include all materials, books, lodging, meals, and transportation during the program. They include all speakers, excursions, outings and events during the Academies as well as our staff chaperones.<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ubtn-ctn-center\"><a class=\"ubtn-link ubtn-center ubtn-large \" href = \"https:\/\/globalyouthleadershipacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-GYLA-Portugal-1.pdf\" target=' _blank' rel=\"download\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"ubtn ubtn-large ubtn-fade-bg  none  ubtn-sep-icon ubtn-sep-icon-bottom-push  ubtn-center   tooltip-6a1f4f0630fd3\"  data-hover=\"#000000\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg=\"#ffcb00\" data-hover-bg=\"#38cff4\" data-border-hover=\"\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\" style=\"font-weight:normal;border:none;background: #ffcb00;color: #0a0a0a;\"><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-icon\"><i class=\"Defaults-download\" style=\"font-size:32px;color:;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#38cff4\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data 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https:\/\/globalyouthleadershipacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/gyla-photo-10-350x350.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span class=\"w-gallery-item-hover\"><\/span><span class=\"w-gallery-item-title\">gyla-photo-10<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium color_alternate\" id=\"parents\"><div class=\"l-section-h g-html i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols offset_small\"><div class=\" one-half\"><div class=\"w-slider\"><div class=\"royalSlider rsDefault\"><a class=\"rsImg\" data-rsw=\"5760\" data-rsh=\"3840\" href=\"https:\/\/globalyouthleadershipacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/9K6A8454.jpg\">9K6A8454<\/a><a class=\"rsImg\" data-rsw=\"500\" data-rsh=\"500\" href=\"https:\/\/globalyouthleadershipacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/kids-cooking-2.jpg\">kids-cooking-2<\/a><a class=\"rsImg\" data-rsw=\"5760\" data-rsh=\"3840\" href=\"https:\/\/globalyouthleadershipacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/9K6A6478.jpg\">9K6A6478<\/a><a class=\"rsImg\" data-rsw=\"5760\" data-rsh=\"3840\" href=\"https:\/\/globalyouthleadershipacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/9K6A8938.jpg\">9K6A8938<\/a><a class=\"rsImg\" data-rsw=\"500\" data-rsh=\"500\" href=\"https:\/\/globalyouthleadershipacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/global-group-on-stairs.jpg\">global-group-on-stairs<\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-slider-json\" onclick='return {\"transitionSpeed\":300,\"loopRewind\":true,\"slidesSpacing\":0,\"imageScalePadding\":0,\"numImagesToPreload\":2,\"arrowsNav\":true,\"arrowsNavAutoHide\":true,\"transitionType\":\"move\",\"controlNavigation\":\"none\",\"autoplay\":{\"enabled\":true,\"pauseOnHover\":true,\"delay\":3000},\"imageScaleMode\":\"fit-if-smaller\",\"autoScaleSlider\":true,\"autoScaleSliderWidth\":5760,\"autoScaleSliderHeight\":3840,\"fitInViewport\":false}'><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator type_invisible size_medium thick_1 style_solid color_border cont_icon\"><span class=\"w-separator-h\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<blockquote><p>\u201cGYLA was a life changing event for our son. He was exposed to people and cultures from around the world and learned that integrity, friendship, and values-based leadership transcend every language and geography.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Andy, Parent of GYLA 2015 Attendee<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\" one-half\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-74766a1f4f06334c1\" class=\"uvc-heading ultimate-heading-74766a1f4f06334c1 uvc-3345 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-74766a1f4f06334c1 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;margin-bottom:20px;\">For The Parents<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At Global Youth Leadership Academy we provide world class programming and thoughtful care of our students!<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"uavc-list-icon \"><ul class=\"uavc-list\"><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#f96c39;font-size:26px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-asterisk\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span class=\"uavc-list-desc\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">1 Staff member for every 6 students<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#f96c39;font-size:26px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-asterisk\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span class=\"uavc-list-desc\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">Unique meal experiences, cultural food options and healthy snacks<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#f96c39;font-size:26px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-asterisk\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span class=\"uavc-list-desc\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">Coach bus transportation while in country<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#f96c39;font-size:26px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-asterisk\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span class=\"uavc-list-desc\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">Overnight staff in night-time accommodations<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#f96c39;font-size:26px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-asterisk\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span class=\"uavc-list-desc\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">Structured activities to get to know other students from around the world<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#f96c39;font-size:26px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-asterisk\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span class=\"uavc-list-desc\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">Life-changing speakers, service opportunities and fun!<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#f96c39;font-size:26px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-asterisk\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span class=\"uavc-list-desc\" style=\"font-size:16px;\">Unique visits to businesses, museums and local attractions with education to expand their experience<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"w-separator type_invisible size_medium thick_1 style_solid color_border cont_icon\"><span class=\"w-separator-h\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you have regarding our programs or staff and look forward to meeting your son or daughter at GYLA 2026!<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"ubtn-ctn-center\"><a class=\"ubtn-link ubtn-center ubtn-large \" href = \"\/?page_id=1437\" target='' ><button type=\"button\" class=\"ubtn ubtn-large ubtn-top-bg  none  ubtn-center   tooltip-6a1f4f0633758\"  data-hover=\"#0a0a0a\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg=\"#ffcb00\" data-hover-bg=\"#f96c39\" data-border-hover=\"\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\" style=\"font-weight:normal;border:none;background: #ffcb00;color: #0a0a0a;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#f96c39\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text\">CONTACT US TODAY<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_huge color_secondary with_img parallax_ver parallaxdir_reversed with_overlay\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/globalyouthleadershipacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/home-slider-3.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(249,108,57,0.8)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h g-html i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols offset_small\"><div class=\" full-width animate_fade\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-7486a1f4f0633a8e\" class=\"uvc-heading ultimate-heading-7486a1f4f0633a8e uvc-5335 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-7486a1f4f0633a8e h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#ffffff;\">GYLA is not a sight-seeing trip, but an intense servant-leadership program that teaches students to live, love, and lead differently.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\" id=\"application\"><div class=\"l-section-h g-html i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols offset_small\"><div class=\" full-width\"><div id=\"ultimate-heading-36356a1f4f0633c26\" class=\"uvc-heading ultimate-heading-36356a1f4f0633c26 uvc-9902 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-36356a1f4f0633c26 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;margin-bottom:20px;\">Application Process<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row offset_small vc_inner \"><div class=\" one-half\"><div class=\"smile_icon_list_wrap \"><ul class=\"smile_icon_list left square with_bg\"><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:72px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:24px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#ffcb00;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-chevron-right\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\"><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;font-size:20px;line-height:24px;\">ELIGIBILITY<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:18px;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">High School Students \u2013 freshmen in 2025 through seniors graduating in 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"border-color:#333333;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:72px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:24px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#ffcb00;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-chevron-right\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\"><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;font-size:20px;line-height:24px;\">REQUIREMENTS<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:18px;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Interested students must complete the online application, including a recommendation from a teacher, employer, coach or school counselor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"border-color:#333333;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:72px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:24px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#ffcb00;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-chevron-right\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\"><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;font-size:20px;line-height:24px;\">ADMISSION PROCESS<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:18px;\"><p>Students can apply for the 2026 Global Youth Leadership Academy by clicking the APPLY NOW button below. Your application will be processed and reviewed. You will be notified via email to set up a phone interview with a GYLA staff member. You are welcome to have a parent join you on that interview call.<\/p>\n<p>You will be contacted within 5 days after the interview if you have been accepted to the program. Students who have been accepted will receive a welcome packet of additional information and forms to complete along with a deposit form. Your spot is not reserved until we receive your $1,000 deposit and completed FORMS PACKET.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"border-color:#333333;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:72px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:24px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#ffcb00;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-chevron-right\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\"><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;font-size:20px;line-height:24px;\">Y2 PROGRAM <\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:18px;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you are registering for our second year program, select Y2 on the application page. You will experience all that GYLA\u00a0has to offer in regular programming, plus added perks and bonus training.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"border-color:#333333;\"><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\" one-half\"><div class=\"smile_icon_list_wrap \"><ul class=\"smile_icon_list left square with_bg\"><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:72px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:24px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#ffcb00;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-chevron-right\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\"><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;font-size:20px;line-height:24px;\">2026 PROGRAM FEES<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:18px;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">$9975.00<\/p>\n<p>The program fee includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hotel or other unique accommodations in each city we visit<\/li>\n<li>All meals during the program<\/li>\n<li>Unique cultural experiences<\/li>\n<li>Staff supervision throughout the program 24\/7<\/li>\n<li>Program materials, Books, Activities and Excursions<\/li>\n<li>Transportation from the arrival airport, during the week-long tour and to the departure airport<\/li>\n<li>Commemorative sweat-shirt and other gifts during the program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\"  style=\"border-color:#333333;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:72px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:24px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#ffcb00;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-chevron-right\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\"><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;font-size:20px;line-height:24px;\">BRING A FRIEND<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:18px;\"><p>If you have a classmate or friend you would like to have join you on our trip, have them fill out an application as well. You will receive $100 off your Program fee for every accepted applicant you recommend to GYLA. All participants must go through our application process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\"  style=\"border-color:#333333;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:72px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:24px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#ffcb00;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-chevron-right\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\"><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;font-size:20px;line-height:24px;\">ARRIVAL &amp; DEPARTURE<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:18px;\"><p>You are responsible for your travel to and from GYLA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\"  style=\"border-color:#333333;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:72px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:24px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#ffcb00;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-chevron-right\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\"><h3 style=\"font-weight:bold;font-size:20px;line-height:24px;\">WAITING LIST<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:18px;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Once the 2026 program reaches capacity of 50 students, GYLA will keep a waiting list for students who would still like to participate should a spot become available. We will contact all students on the waiting list by June 15 if there is available space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\"  style=\"border-color:#333333;\"><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row offset_small vc_inner \"><div class=\" one-sixth\"><div class=\"w-separator type_invisible size_medium thick_1 style_solid color_border cont_icon\"><span class=\"w-separator-h\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\" two-thirds\"><div class=\"ubtn-ctn-center\"><a class=\"ubtn-link ubtn-center ubtn-large \" href = \"https:\/\/forms.monday.com\/forms\/d5bf79b9899ae0841748b61b090a6641?r=use1\" target=' _blank' ><button type=\"button\" class=\"ubtn ubtn-large ubtn-top-bg  none  ubtn-center   tooltip-6a1f4f0634173\"  data-hover=\"#0a0a0a\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg=\"#ffcb00\" data-hover-bg=\"#f96c39\" data-border-hover=\"\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\" style=\"font-weight:normal;border:none;background: #ffcb00;color: #0a0a0a;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#f96c39\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text\">APPLY NOW<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator type_short size_medium thick_1 style_solid color_primary cont_none\"><span class=\"w-separator-h\"><\/span><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-7036a1f4f06341a8\" class=\"uvc-heading ultimate-heading-7036a1f4f06341a8 uvc-7462 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-7036a1f4f06341a8 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;margin-bottom:20px;\">Deposit &amp; Payment<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-7036a1f4f06341a8 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>DEPOSIT &amp; PAYMENT<br \/>\n<\/b>A student fee of $395 is due upon acceptance<br \/>\nPlease return completed forms with your deposit to hold your place in the program.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Final payments must be made by May 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buy.stripe.com\/3cI5kEaPO3L7dix4u93Nm03\">Pay Online Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Make Checks payable\u00a0to:<\/strong><br \/>\nGlobal Youth Leadership Academy<br \/>\nPO Box 20366<br \/>\nBillings, MT 59104<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\" one-sixth\"><div class=\"w-separator type_invisible size_medium thick_1 style_solid color_border cont_icon\"><span class=\"w-separator-h\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"2026 GLOBAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GYLA 2026 Programs Join us in Portugal - July 15-22, 2026 GYLA is a seven-day leadership program for high school students (15 through 18 years...","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>2026 Program - Global Youth Leadership Academy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn more and join the 2026 Global Youth Leadership\u00a0Academy. 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