Register for HOBY SC

SEMINAR REGISTRATION

Interested in registering a student?  You can register through the link here. Contact the recruitment team at recruitment@hobysc.org  with any questions.

At HOBY, we believe leadership is a skillset to be learned and not a position to be held. We also know that leadership abilities are not defined by gender, race, or socioeconomic status, and we encourage you to consider all sophomores in your nomination and selection processes. While young leaders often have excellent academic records, nominees should not be based exclusively on GPA. Please consider leadership potential, as taken on in all areas of life, when making your nomination. HOBY is a great fit for students who:

• are passionate about their communities.
• have leadership potential.
• understand and relate to the experiences of others.
• are curious and eager to learn.
• are interested in community service.
• are adaptable and self-reflective.
• like to collaborate and work with others.
• demonstrate good character.
• have a strong sense of integrity.
• are excited to connect with peers across the state.
• are critical, detail-oriented thinkers.
• want to make a positive impact in the world.
• value hard work and cross-cultural connection.

HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORK?
Please check out our “How To” guide for details, best practices, and more. Sending your student(s) to HOBY is a four-step process.

1. Select your student(s).
2. Nominate your student(s) via the HOBY system at https://formstack.io/3C8C3.
   1. You will receive an email confirmation.
   2. You will also be cc’d on an email to the student and their parent(s)/guardian(s) that confirms their nomination and includes a link for them to complete the student’s full registration.
3. Ensure the student’s registration is complete.
   1. If the student’s registration is not completed, payment can not be processed and their spot at the seminar is not secured.
   2. The majority of students complete their registration forms with their parent(s)/guardian(s), but this can be completed by you, if preferred.
   3. Submit payment.

WHAT IF I FORGET MY HOBY ID?

We’re here to help! Your school’s HOBY ID does not change year to year. First, check the initial email you received from HOBY with details about the seminar and nomination process. If you are unable to find the HOBY ID, please email us at hoby@hoby.org. Include “HOBY ID Request” in the subject and the following information:

• High School name
• City and state
• School contact name

This ID should be accessible to school contacts and administrators only. Please note, you no longer need a password to enter the system.

CAN I NOMINATE MORE THAN ONE STUDENT?
HOBY SC accepts up to 5 student Ambassadors from each high school. When you are working on your student’s nomination, you will fully complete the form and submit it, and then complete and submit additional forms, in full, for each student.

CAN I NOMINATE AN ALTERNATE?
Yes! After entering the information for your nominated student, you will be asked if you’d like to nominate an alternate. The alternate student can either take the place of your other student(s) should they be unable to attend, or if space allows, they will be offered the opportunity to attend the seminar as an additional representative.

WHAT IF THE STUDENT l SELECTED CAN NO LONGER ATTEND THE SEMINAR?
We encourage you to nominate alternate students in addition to your initial student selections for exactly this reason. We can easily switch your alternate student with your initial student and transfer any payment. Please reach out to us at hoby@hoby.org to initiate this process.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A STUDENT IS NOMINATED AND REGISTERED?

The last step in finalizing your student’s registration is submitting payment. At that point you, your student, and their parent(s)/guardian(s) will receive an email confirmation stating their registration is finalized. Students and parents/guardians will receive periodic updates from HOBY. Four to six weeks prior to the seminar, students will be emailed additional forms to complete as well as detailed information about the seminar.