Eligibility

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To be selected for nomination or appointment as a Florida Boys State delegate, the candidate must demonstrate:

• Strong academic performance (e.g., a quick study) to thrive in this fast moving program

• Excellent Interpersonal skills (e.g., gets along very well with others from all backgrounds)

• Exhibited leadership (e.g., a leader of leaders)

• Solid Oratorical skills (e.g., a persuasive speaker and confidence shown in group settings)

 

In addition, the candidate must:

• be a Junior in High School

• have at least one semester of high school remaining

• has not previously attended Boys State

• have parents’/guardians’ permission to attend

• be certified by the sponsoring American Legion Post