Deadline: 25 November 2017
Applications are open for Philippine Youth Leadership Program (PYLP) which is a leadership development program that takes Filipino secondary students (ages 15-17) and adult mentors (ages 25-35) from Mindanao on a four week exchange to the United States.
PYLP focuses on responsible citizenship, civic leadership, community development, and project management. PYLP also includes pre-exchange workshops and learning activities, and post-exchange community service projects in the Philippines.
The program is administered by Northern Illinois University in partnership with Filipino Institute for the Promotion of Integrity & Nobility (FILIPINO, Inc.)
Eligibility Criteria
- The program is looking for youth participants who:
- Must be at least 15 years old and not more than 17 years old by April 1, 2018;
- Must be either in Grade 9, Grade 10, or Grade 11;
- Can speak, read, and write in English proficiently;
- Have demonstrated leadership skills and community service;
- Have good academic performance;
- Are willing to attend the program’s follow-on activities; and
- Have no previous significant travel to the U.S. on a U.S. government-sponsored program.
- The program is looking for adult participants who:
- Must be at least 25 years old and not more than 35 years old by April 1, 2018;
- Can speak, read, and write in English proficiently;
- Must have experience in working with or training youth;
- Are active in environment-related activities or community projects;
- Are willing to attend the program’s follow-on activities; and
- Have no previous significant travel to the U.S. on a U.S. government-sponsored program.
How to Apply
Application Form and other requirements can be found via given website.
For more information, please visit Philippine Youth Leadership Program.