Look Up To Cleveland

Why Look Up?

Through Look Up To Cleveland (LUTC), you’ll make unique connections in Cleveland, see first-hand some of the projects stimulating progress, meet people driving that change and develop close bonds with other young leaders.

During Look Up To Cleveland, you will:

• Improve your interpersonal skills through focused team-based activities and a group capstone project.
• Understand the importance of diversity and work with students from various ethnic, economic and social backgrounds.
• Interact with local business, government and community leaders.
• Peek behind the scenes of some of Cleveland’s most interesting places.

These experiences have a lasting impact on young leaders and serve as stepping stones for their school careers and later success.

Eligibility

Admission is through a selective application process for students who demonstrate leadership ability, participate in school/community organizations and clubs, exhibit academic soundness, and show self-reliance, independence and initiative. Students must be enrolled in a high school or be home-schooled in Northeast Ohio. In addition to completing the online application, students must supply two non-family references, commit to the attendance policies and gain school and parental approval. Contact your school administrator to inquire about applying.

Tuition

Tuition for the Look Up To Cleveland program is $250 per student, paid by the sponsoring school.

Students interested in the Look Up To Cleveland program should have school approval and discuss the financial commitment before applying.

Scholarship support is available for students and schools based on financial need. Please contact Aiola Gill (216-269-2842), Director of High School Programs, with any questions about the tuition or scholarship.

• Class of 2026 Schedule

  Opening Retreat
  October 21, 2025

  Session 1
  November 12, 2025

  Session 2
  December 11, 2025

  Session 3
  January 27, 2026

  Session 4
  February 24, 2026

  Session 5
  March 18, 2026

  Commencement
  April 30, 2026

The Look Up difference

At the end of each program year, participants indicate their level of agreement with a series of statements before and after the program. The charts below indicate the percentage of participants who agreed or strongly agreed with these specific statements.

I am able to use information about the community to envision Cleveland’s future.

I am able to think critically about how relationships between civic assets, issues, and stakeholders impact the health of the community.

To learn more about CLC’s evaluation process, visit our Impact page.