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Deadline: 27 April 2018
Applications are open for 2018 Youth Ambassadors Program to bring together high school students and adult mentors from countries across the Americas to promote mutual understanding, increase leadership skills, and prepare youth to make a difference in their communities.
Six students between the ages 15-18 years and one adult mentor will be selected to participate in the three-week exchange program to be held August 7-29, 2018 in the U.S. The U.S. Department of State funds the program, which is implemented by U.S. Embassy Port of Spain and World Learning.
Program Goals
- To develop a cadre of young adults who have a strong sense of civic responsibility, a commitment to community development, an awareness of current & global issues, and strong interpersonal leadership skills;
- To foster relationships among youth from different ethnic, religious, and national groups; and
- To promote mutual understanding, respect and collaboration between the United States and our South American counterparts.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. Students must be attending a secondary school, have an outstanding school record, and display leadership skills with a keen interest in community work.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Country: Trinidad and Tobago
For more information, please visit 2018 Youth Ambassadors Program.