Leadership · In person · Varies by state
American Legion Boys State
American Legion Boys State is a week-long, state-level mock-government program in which rising high school seniors campaign for and hold offices in a simulated city, county, and state government.
About
Each state's American Legion department runs its own session independently, and two delegates from every state program advance to Boys Nation in Washington, D.C. Local American Legion posts nominate and interview candidates based on leadership, character, scholarship, and service.
Who can apply
- International students
- Can't apply
Eligibility for Boys Nation requires prior participation in Boys State.
What it takes
- Recommendation lettersNeeded
- InterviewNeeded
- EssayNot needed
- PortfolioNot needed
Details
- Format
- In person
- Where
- Varies by state
- How competitive
- Selective
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