The 2026 High School Changemaker Program
Interested in mental health, storytelling, or using your voice to create change in your community?
The Rcoz High School Changemaker Program is a 4 week immersive experience for South Asian high school students who want to explore mental health in a real, relatable way while building leadership, communication, and creative skills.
This program is designed for students who see the pressure and silence around mental health in South Asian families and want to be part of changing that conversation.
As a Changemaker, students will:
- Learn how mental health impacts families and communities from culturally informed experts
- Create real content including blogs, social media posts, and awareness campaigns
- Build leadership, marketing, and communication skills
- Earn up to 40 volunteer hours
- Gain hands on experience that strengthens college applications
Program Details
- Who can apply:Â High school students only
- Program dates:Â July 6 to August 2, 2026
- Location:Â Online with one in person meetup
- Program fee:Â $500*
- Early Bird price:Â $400 if you apply by Feb 7, 2026
- Application deadline:Â Feb 22, 2026
*Limited scholarships are available.
Application and Selection Process
- Submit the online application form
- Selected applicants will be invited for a short interview
- Final decisions will be shared no later than first week of March
- Program fees are due within 10 days of acceptance
