| 1. YOUTH EDUCATION SUMMIT Are you an outstanding NJ high school sophomore or junior actively engaged in academics, leadership, and community service? Are you looking for a life changing summer experience with the opportunity to win a college scholarship? NRA's Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) may be the program for you! For two decades, NRA's Y.E.S has selected America’s most bright, ambitious, and patriotic youth to come to our nation's capital each summer for a week of fun (July 16-21, 2024). An unforgettable experience, participants would be able to engage with political leaders, visit historical monuments, and apply their skills in competitive debates, all to enrich and inspire the future of NJ and our nation. The mission of the Y.E.S. program is to help students explore our American government, Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution. The program will encourage students to become responsible citizens who participate in the democratic process and then return to their local communities with a proactive voice for the Second Amendment. Y.E.S. isn't only about taking tours around Washington, D.C. The summit is an educational experience that offers $40,000 in college scholarships for students who demonstrate strong leadership skills and knowledgeable participation during the week's activities - which include debates and seminars on current events. Apply now! APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2024. Click here to apply! 2. NRA OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT YOUTH AWARD
Calling all outstanding NJ shooting sports participants! Apply for the NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award today! The NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award encourages and recognizes those junior shooting sports participants who take an active part in their community and the shooting sports through individual contributions, educational pursuits, and accomplishments. The award is designed to promote a greater appreciation of the programs the NRA has to offer and to increase awareness of the shooting sports activities in which youth can participate. Once a participant meets the requirements, he or she will be eligible to win NRA National prizes. National award winners will receive: 1st place - $5,000 2nd place - $3,000 3rd place - $2,000 DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 1, 2024. Please click here for further information. | 
