MYCA Cycle 53 Application process is now open. Cycle 53 runs July 13, 2025 through December 13, 2025. Applicants may apply at age 15 ½ but must turn 16 by program graduation date to be eligible. 

Please click on the above icon to start your application.

After submission, you will receive an email within two business days that will include instructions on how to apply along with your login information. This is the link to the STUDENT PORTAL where you can continue to apply for the program. The Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy ONLY accepts uploaded documents in PDF format.

Converting photos on phone to PDF:

Visit this link for iPhone assistance.

Visit this link for Android assistance.

PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at an in-person information session by both applicant and at least one parent/guardian is mandatory.  You may register to attend here. It is highly encouraged that you do not wait to attend an information session before starting your application.

Applying to MYCA is a process and several steps are required.