Tony Robbins
Global Youth Leadership Summit (GYLS)

Where does GYLS take place?
GYLS 2022 will take place virtually, live from Tony’s studio! Event times will be in Eastern Daylight Time.  

Application Process

What is the application process?
There are four simple steps:

Step 1: Participants are required to complete an online application. Make sure you receive a confirmation email with instructions for Step 2 of the application process. If you do not receive this email, your application is considered incomplete and has not been submitted.

Step 2: Complete interview.  Your confirmation email will provide specific instructions on how to complete your interview.  For Ambassadors and Captains, interviews are conducted through phone or Zoom.  For Alumni, Youth Leaders and Youth Captains, a video interview must be submitted for review.

Step 3: Once all these items have been received and reviewed, we will make our decision in a timely manner, up to 14 days.

Step 4: If/when accepted you will receive instructions to complete payment and registration. Payment and registration must be completed to secure your spot. 

This would be my first time attending GYLS. Which application do I need to fill out?
Our role for first time participants is called the Ambassador role. See below for more details. 

I applied last year and was accepted. Do I need to apply again?
Yes, we ask all applicants to reapply every year for the role you wish to be in.  

Who should write the letter of recommendation?
GYLS Letter of Recommendations MUST:

Be from someone outside of your immediate family, outside the Tony Robbins and GYLS environments.  This can be a teacher, mentor, school counselor or coach.  It should be someone who has never attended the GYLS program.

Be typed on an official letterhead

Include contact information and title/position of author

Be dated in current year

What will the interview be like? Do I need to practice?
The phone interview will be a 10-15 minute conversation with a staff team member from The Tony Robbins Foundation. Interviews can take place over the phone or online via Zoom or Skype. The goal of the interview is to learn more about you, why you want to attend GYLS and what your goals are for the Summit. You do not need to practice – just relax and be yourself!

How can I apply to be a Captain on the Youth Support Team?
Our Captain role is a volunteer position. To be eligible, you must be at least 22 years of age and have attended a minimum of one Tony Robbins Live Events among other requirements. 

How long will it take to hear whether I have been accepted or not?
Once you have submitted your online application and completed your interview, please allow up to 2 weeks or otherwise noted between steps for us to contact you. We receive hundreds of applications and emails daily and do our best update you in the timeliest manner possible.

What’s the difference between UPW Youth Leadership and the Tony Robbins Global Youth Leadership Summit?
UPW Youth Leadership is held in conjunction with Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within (UPW) Live Events.  The Tony Robbins Foundation provides partial scholarships to students between the ages of 14 and 17 years-old to attend and participate in the UPW event with a group of their peers.  The application requirements are listed on our website here. Please note: because space is limited, not all applicants will be accepted.

Global Youth Leadership Summit was developed specifically for 14 to 17 year-old students (see age requirements above).  It is a program traditionally held once a year.  This year, GYLS took place virtually. The application requirements are listed on the online application. Applicants are selected to attend GYLS based on the quality of their application, total number of community service hours they have performed and letter of recommendation.