Introduction

This document outlines our comprehensive admissions process designed to recruit the future LALíderes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usHPCcePWgw

Process Timeline

🤗 1st Stage: Application Form and Financial Aid Form

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When? From December 2024 to February 3rd, 2025 (8 weeks)

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• Student’s information: In the first part of the form, we’d like to get to know you a little better! We’ll ask for some personal details, such as your document number, email, phone number and address. We’d also love to know which languages you speak and how you heard about Lala. Additionally, we’ll request an emergency contact, just in case it’s needed.
• Choose your camp: This season, you’ll need to select one type of camp. After that, you can choose two options for languages and dates. Remember: the first language you select should match the language in which you’re filling out the form.

Virtual Camps (VLB) 👩🏽‍💻

In-person Camps (IPC/BLB) 👥

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Offered in Portuguese, Spanish, and English Happens for 5 days Financial aid available The cohort is more diverse since even people from the most remote places can attend More slots available Fee of $500 USD Applications open until February 3rd

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Dates (remote):

English:

VLB56: June 30 to 4 July 2025 VLB59: 14 to 18 July 2025

Portuguese:

VLB57: June 30 to 4 July 2025 VLB60: 14 to 18 July 2025

Spanish:

VLB58: June 30 to 4 July 2025 VLB61: 14 to 18 July 2025

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Offered in Portuguese and English Happens for 7 days Financial aid available Allows participants to travel to São Paulo, Brazil If coming from outside Brazil, your country of residency might require you to take a yellow fever vaccine If you are under 18, you need a legal permission from your guardians to be able to travel and attend the program Few slots available Fee of $1500 USD Applications open until February 3rd

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Dates (São Paulo - Brazil):

English:

BLB14: 4 to 10 July 2025

Portuguese:

BLB15: July 27 to 2 August 2025

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We believe financial limitations shouldn’t prevent anyone from participating. That’s why we offer financial aid (you can see more details below).

• Tell us more about you: We’d love to get to know you better! Share your current level of education, your thoughts on taking a gap year, and whether you’re currently studying (or plan to study) at a university. Let us know your three main interests—what excites and inspires you? Additionally, tell us about any youth organizations or programs (besides LALA) that you’ve been involved with in the past or are currently part of. To wrap up, choose how you’d like to share more about yourself: you can record a video introducing who you are, your connection to your community, and your personal values and purpose, or you can answer a few reflective questions instead. Don’t worry—there are no right or wrong answers here, we’re simply excited to discover the real you! 😊

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG26Huh8YN0

• Financial Aid Form: this form is designed to help us understand your economic situation so we can support you with the fee of the camp. If you require financial aid, please make sure to fill out this form at the same time as your application form. You’ll be asked to provide information about your household, including the number of members and financial dependents, your family’s income sources and approximate total income. While submitting this form is the first step, please note that it does not guarantee that discounts will be granted. All information is confidential and will only be used to assess your eligibility for assistance.