The Youth Advisory Board consists of high school students from diverse regions, backgrounds, and STEM interests. The board's name changed from Girls Advisory Board in 2021, reflecting the desire to include and represent the interests of non-binary youth along with girls.
The mission of the Youth Advisory Board is to provide feedback on current NGCP initiatives and to inform our future direction. NGCP supports board members' pursuit of STEM by providing them with unique opportunities. Additionally, there is a Youth Advisory Board Alumni program for members who have since graduated from high school.
How to Join
High school-age youth (9-11 grade level) are encouraged to apply for NGCP’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB). Members develop leadership, communication, and collaboration skills while advancing their STEM interests and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Requirements:
- Candidates must currently be in high school (9-11 grade level). Graduating seniors are not eligible.
- Members must attend at least 5 meetings a year. The YAB meets monthly in the evenings around 5:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM MT / 7:00 PM CT/ 8:00 PM ET
- Members must participate in at least one special project or social media engagement.
Application Deadline: January 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT
Decisions: Emailed by February 27, 2026
First YAB Meeting: March 2026
Youth Advisory Board Logos
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