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The National Conservative Student

Conference

August 3-9, 2008

The 30th annual National Conservative Student Conference will be held August 3-9, 2008 at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The low early-bird cost of only $325 covers tuition, meals, housing, and materials. We are only able to offer such a low cost because of our generous supporters, since the actual cost for each student is much higher.

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View pictures of the 2007 conference

Please email Roger Custer or call 800-USA-1776 for information about the 30th anniversary conference.

The National Conservative Student Conference is the signature college conference of Young America’s Foundation. The only event of its kind, the intensive six-day conference brings young people together with conservatism’s biggest stars, and provides an entry point into the Conservative Movement.

Please visit this page to read articles about the 2007 conference (scroll down to "National Conservative Student Conference Press Coverage" and/or "CAIR's War on Free Speech")

The Benefits

• Learn about conservative ideas and effective activism
• Meet and network with like-minded students
• Interact with your conservative heroes
• Receive valuable resource materials
• Improve your critical thinking and debate skills
• Become an active part of the Conservative Movement

DC Area Interns May Attend Part-Time

Dinner banquets each evening are open to Washington, D.C. area interns. The conference's top speakers join us for these events that allow a larger audience to participate. There is no cost to attend for interns, but prior sign-up is required to participate. Please call 800-USA-1776 if you are interested.

Remembering the Military With a Special “Thank You”

Students who are veterans, drilling reservists, ROTC/service academy cadets, or have a parent who is serving on active duty or who has been injured or killed in the line of duty are eligible to attend this and other Young America’s Foundation student programs free of charge. Travel scholarships are also available on an as needed basis. Please contact Roger Custer or call 800-USA-1776 for more information.

What People Are Saying About This Conference

In 1979, Young America's Foundation began its summer college conferences, and these are major events for conservative students throughout the country.

William F. Buckley, Jr.

I found this to be the most rewarding experience of my entire college career.

Amanda Sharp, East Carolina University

Students who attend the National Conservative Student Conference will gain knowledge in their minds, steel in their backbone, and passion in their hearts - all in a week.

Bay Buchanan

The knowledge that I received is more than I got my whole semester. Every speaker made strong arguments and helped me to understand topics I did not know.

Michael Rasmussen, Eureka College

The articulate, eloquent speakers gave me confidence in the principles of the Conservative Movement and inspired me to enthusiastically share them with my peers.

Kristin Collins, Yale University