What is the National Leadership Council (NLC)?

The National Leadership Council is a multi-year servant leadership program for high school students dedicated to “fostering spiritual growth, leadership qualities, and a service perspective on life.” It is run by DiscoveryBound, a subsidiary of Adventure Unlimited. Teens who attend Christian Science Sunday School can apply for the program in the fall semester of their 8^th grade year. Classes of 20 participants are formed, which are shepherded by class leaders and local mentors through their senior year. Each year, the class has monthly conference calls, a 10–14 day summer experience, and several weekend events. Every student participates in the Congressional Award, which requires certain hours of volunteer service, personal development, physical fitness, and exploration/expedition.

To apply to the NLC program, 8^th graders can learn more and download application materials from the DiscoveryBound web site. Applications are due in December.

Key Stats:

• ABF shared in the costs of the program for 90 high school students from around the country.
• Forty teens were admitted into the class that will graduate in 2015

What We Fund

The Albert Baker Fund provides a grant to DiscoveryBound on behalf of each participant.

How to Apply for Funding

• DiscoveryBound NLC participants automatically receive funding once they’ve been accepted into the program by DiscoveryBound.