YES is a seven-day, expense-paid leadership week in Washington, D.C. Current high school sophomores and juniors with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) are eligible to apply**.  The application deadline for the 2010 Summit, which will take place July 12-18, is March 1, 2010.

Each year, the NRA selects the best and the brightest students to visit the nation's capital where they learn the significance of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights while developing an understanding of federal government and the importance of active participation.

The application process is highly competitive consisting of a Second Amendment essay, personal statement, high school transcript and three recommendations.  This year we will only be accepting applications online.  To access the online application, click on the "YES Application" tab located on the left hand column of this web page or by clicking here.  Please note that all letters of recommendation and transcipts MUST be sent to us directly from the individuals and institution.  More information about this process can be found in the application. 

To view the 2009's summary of events and student profiles click here.  The NRA Foundation's quarterly magazine Traditions frequently highlights the YES program and is an excellent source of information.  To keep up-to-date on all happenings of the program, visit the NRABlog's website at www.nrablog.com.

For questions regarding the YES program, please email YES@nrahq.org or call 1-800-672-3888 ext. 1342.

**If you are a resident of Pennsylvania or North Carolina, there is a State YES program in your state.  You must go through the state program in order to participate in the National YES program unless otherwise specified.  Please contact us for more information.

The National Rifle Association launched YES in 1996 in an effort to encourage America's youth to become active and knowledgeable citizens. Funding for YES comes from local donations and Friends of NRA funds.