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National Muslim American Young Leaders Summit

Frequently Asked Questions


National Muslim American Young Leaders Summit

Below is a list of frequently asked questions regarding the Summit. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 202-547-7701 or email summit@mpac.org.

  1. When are the required documents due?
    All required documents (listed on the application overview page) must be mailed in one envelope and postmarked by May 16, 2008 in order to be considered for the Summit.
  2. When will I receive notification of my acceptance?
    You will be contacted by June 6, 2008 whether or not you are accepted into the program.
  3. What is required of me after I am accepted as a Summit participant?
    You are responsible for fundraising $500 from you local community, Islamic center, or mosque to raise awareness about the Summit, to demonstrate your commitment to it, and to cover a portion of the expenses necessary to hold the program. Our expectation is that you take what you learned from the Summit and begin to implement methods of community education and engagement at various levels in your home state. A detailed how-to guide on fundraising will be mailed to you following your acceptance into the Summit.
  4. What expenses will $500 cover?
    This fee will cover a three-night hotel stay (July 9-11), three meals (an orientation dinner, a Thursday group dinner, and the Friday banquet), breakfast (July 12), transportation on a mini bus between meetings, and round-trip transportation to the Summit. You will be responsible for any miscellaneous expenses during your travel.
  5. Who will make my travel arrangements?
    An MPAC staff member will contact you to arrange your travel to and from Washington, D.C.
  6. Where will the Summit take place?
    The Summit will take place in Washington, D.C.
  7. When will the Summit be held?
    Check-in will be on Wednesday, July 9 during which we will host an orientation dinner. Check-out is Saturday, July 12 and will feature a reflection session and plans for next steps.
  8. Where will I stay?
    You will stay at the Beacon Hotel, located in Dupont Circle at 1615 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. You will share a room with two other participants.
  9. How do I get to Washington, D.C.?
    There are three airports servicing the D.C. metro area: Dulles International Airport (IAD), Reagan National Airport (DCA), and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). You can also travel to Washington on the Amtrak train into Union Station.
  10. How will I get around town?
    MPAC will provide a mini bus to transport all participants between meetings. Washington is also easily accessible by metro, taxi, and bus. You are responsible for all travel expenses outside of meetings and travel to and from Washington.
  11. On which days will we have our meetings?
    Meetings will be scheduled all day on Thursday, July 10, and Friday, July 11.
  12. With whom will I meet during the Summit?
    MPAC has arranged meetings with several members of the Senate and the House of Representatives as well as congressional committees; think tanks; officials from the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, State, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the White House office of Faith Based Initiatives; members of the media; and other Muslim advocacy groups.
  13. Will I be able to attend jumu'ah (Friday) prayer?
    Yes, we will arrange for the group to attend jumu'ah (Friday) prayer at the Capitol.
  14. How do I find out more information about the individuals and groups with which we will be meeting?
    In your acceptance packet, we will provide you with bios of all individuals and groups who have been scheduled to speak to the Summit participants. We will also include information about MPAC and some of our press releases and publications to allow you time to formulate questions prior to the meetings.

For more information or questions, call 202-547-7701 or email summit@mpac.org.