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Welcome to You Lead Idaho!

Thank you for your interest in the You Lead Idaho Program (YLI)! We are excited to have you participate in the upcoming 2025 YLI program. For more information on the YLI program, please visit our website HERE.

As we prepare for another impactful year, this form will help us confirm your registration and outline the idea that you would like to pitch at the 2025 YLI Pitch Competition. Seats are limited, and demand is high, so we encourage you to complete this form quickly to ensure you have the opportunity to participate!

Registration Closes: April 4th, 2025

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Rural High School: The YLI program is available to students from rural Idaho high schools. Per Idaho’s Department of Commerce, rural areas are defined as counties without a population center of 20,000 or more, though there may be flexibility in some cases.
  2. DC Entrepreneurship Course Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in or have completed the IDLA’s DC Entrepreneurship Course within the past year.
  3. Team Sizes: Teams of 2-4 students are recommended. However, individual students are welcome to participate and compete in the pitch competition if smaller team sizes are needed.

Key Dates:

  • YLI Registration Deadline: April 4, 2025
  • Mentorship Pairing: April 18, 2025
  • YLI Virtual Pitch Competition:
    • Day 1 - May 21, 2025
    • Day 2 - May 22, 2025

Prize Pool:

  • 1st Place Team - $7,500 in Scholarship + $2,500 Cash Prize for School
  • 2nd Place Team - $5,000 in Scholarship
  • Support Faculty Stipend - $500

Please reach out to jacob@trailheadboise.org with questions or support!