The 2026 High School Changemaker Program

When

July 6, 2026 - August 2, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:30 pm

 

Ready to change how mental health is talked about in South Asian families?

 

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. Students develop critical awareness around substance use and suicide prevention, while exploring career pathways in behavioral health.
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.
Participants engage directly with leading experts including Dr Seema Sehgal, MD, Dr. Apurva Bhatt, MD, Dr Hari Nair, MD and other culturally informed mental health professionals.

 

As a Changemaker, students will:

  • Learn how mental health impacts families and communities from culturally informed experts
  • Create real content including blogs, social media campaigns, and awareness initiatives
  • Explore career pathways in behavioral health
  • 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: High school students only
  • Program dates: July 6 to August 2, 2026
  • Location: Online with one in person meetup
  • Program fee: $500*
  • Early Bird pricing closed on Feb 7, 2026

Please note: Contributions toward the High School Changemakers Program are non-refundable.

*Limited scholarships are available.

 

Application and Selection Process

  1. Submit the online application form
  2. Selected applicants will be invited for a short interview
  3. Final decisions will be shared no later than first week of March
  4. Program fees are due within 10 days of acceptance

 

For questions, please contact [email protected]