NASC LEAD Conference

About

The LEAD Conference is the National Association of Student Councils' (NASC, operated under NASSP) annual national gathering of student council members and officers for hands-on leadership sessions in Washington, D.C. The 2027 conference runs February 26-28, 2027 at the Washington Hilton, with 2026 registration priced at $299 per person for member schools and $474 for nonmember schools. Students typically attend as part of an official school delegation registered through their student council adviser.

Who can apply

International students

Can't apply

What it takes

• EssayNot needed
• Recommendation lettersNot needed
• InterviewNot needed
• PortfolioNot needed

Details

Format

In person

Where

Washington, D.C.

How competitive

Moderate