News Release
WARSAW — The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year.
High School students who will be Juniors in the fall of 2026 are eligible to apply.
Applicants can apply from the following schools:
Warsaw Community High School, Lakeland Christian Academy, Wawasee High School, Tippecanoe Valley High School, Triton High School, Whitko High School, Northwood and Fairfield High School.
Other area students attending a high school not mentioned (if you reside in Kosciusko County) are encouraged to apply, along with home-schooled students from Kosciusko and southern Elkhart County.
All applications this year will be filed online. Go to www.KosciuskoYouthLeadership.o
Students are encouraged to apply early. A firm application deadline is the end of the day on Wednesday, May 20. Any questions can be directed to Carl Lauster at 574-269-2932 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy is in its 33rd year of service to the county. A local non-profit 501(c)(3), KYLA’s purpose is to train students in leadership skills through a year-long course consisting of formal classroom training and through the development and completion of a community service project. To date, KYLA alumni have completed over 260 community service projects by over 830 alumni, benefiting Kosciusko County residents.
For more information, visit www.KosciuskoYouthLeadership.o
