Introducing the YLOT Kick-Starter Fund!
Attention YLOT graduates and former facilitators!
Launching the YLOT (Young Leaders of Tomorrow) “Kick-starter” Fund
Objective: Help YLOT graduates and junior facilitators pursue educational, entrepreneurial, or service opportunities aligned with their aspirations to become successful leaders of service to the world
Funding limit (2012): $1,000 USD per successful applicant
Application process:
Submit a maximum one page application describing:
Educational, entrepreneurial, or service opportunity to be funded
How the opportunity is aligned to who you aspire to be
How you aspire to serve others/society (does not necessarily have to be linked to the opportunity being funded)
All applications should be submitted to Huijin Kong and Agnes Kong (email addresses below), who will contact you for a chat.
Rights & Obligations (if application is successful)
The Senior Facilitators of the YLOT Program will provide mentorship and other aid (if relevant)
Funding is disbursed after the application is approved, in 1 installment
Use the funds for the intended purpose; any unused funds should be returned to the Open Classroom (administrator of the funds)
Write a one page essay describing the impact of the experience, which YLOT shall have the right to include in any materials (written & electronic)
Attend 1-2 future information sessions for YLOT
Contribute to the YLOT Leadership Guide [working name]
Acknowledge YLOT in any events/efforts funded by this fund
Contact People
Huijin Kong: huijin.kong.wh01@wharton.upenn.edu
Agnes Kong: agnes.kong@theopenclassroom.com.hk
