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Related Link: http://www.jessehelmscenter.org/programs/felc.asp
The Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge was established in 1995 to help educate students about the opportunities available to them within the free enterprise system. Each year, hundreds of high school students participate in this exciting program. To date, over 5,000 young people call themselves graduates of the Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge.
Over the years, FELC has proven an effective way to promote students' understanding of business, personal responsibility, and the opportunities available to them in the free enterprise system. Emphasis is placed on philanthropy, ethical behavior in business and the development of good character.
Students who will be sophomores (10th grade), juniors (11th grade) or seniors (12th grade) by the fall of 2010 and have demonstrated leadership potential and/or an interest in the free market system are encouraged to apply. For consideration, each student must submit a completed application, a personal statement, and list a reference.
The only cost is a $75 registration fee for accepted students. Through the support of private contributions, each participant of the Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge receives a full scholarship. This cost includes three meals a day (exception - arrival departure days), housing, materials during the week, a FELC t-shirt, and program costs (a $500 value).
FELC is offered during the summer and other times throughout the year. The week-long challenge runs Sunday through Thursday. Each session is identical in content (only variation is guest speakers), and there are no pre-requisites for either session.
Summer 2010 Dates
Session I: June 20 - 24, 2010
Session II: June 27 - July 1, 2010
For more information about FELC, including the registration process, please visit the link above or click on "Programs" then "Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge."
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