Deadline: 16-Nov-21
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is offering 2022 Youth Leadership Program, it is a leadership development opportunity for Algerian and American youth, ages 15-17. This cultural and academic exchange takes place every June and July in Reno, Nevada and Washington, DC.
The program employs a highly interactive approach both in workshops and in a range of public and community settings. Through engagement in the activities, youth and adult participants will better understand civic participation and the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy, and the role that social enterprises play in a community.
The program is highly academic. One of the goals of the program is to provide participants with the skills to complete a required post-program service project in their local communities. This program is fully funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Benefits
The Algerian Youth Leadership Program is fully-funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.
- This program includes the following for all youth and adult participants:
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- Transportation to and from the in-person interview the U. S. Embassy in Algiers
- All program transportation (transportation to and from the pre-departure orientation in Algiers, flights to and from Algeria, all transportation in the U.S.)
- All food (three meals and day and snacks) and lodging in the U.S. and Algeria as part of the program (from the pre-departure orientation to your return to Algeria)
- Admission to all cultural visits
- Participant insurance- the cost of any non-pre-existing medical emergency while in the U.S.
- Youth and adult participants will be responsible for paying for the following (the program will NOT pay for):
- Gifts, souvenirs or personal purchases (clothes, electronics, additional meals and snacks as desired by the participant)
- Any activities that the participant decides to do outside of the activities provided by the program
- Treatment for pre-existing medical conditions (if you have an illness, injury or disorder prior to coming to the U.S., the program will NOT pay for treatment)
- Dental or eye-care costs
- Your Algerian passport fees
- Your trip to and from Algiers to obtain your U.S. Visa and any fees associated with your Visa requirements
- Algerian youth applicants
- Youth who are eligible to apply must:
- Be a legal citizen of Algeria
- Be 15, 16 or 17 years old on June 10, 2022
- Have at least one year of high school remaining after the program. If you are selected as a semifinalist, you will be required to submit an original high school transcript and a school certificate to verify that you have at least one year of high school remaining.
- Have demonstrated English skills, sufficient for understanding academic discussion and everyday social interactions
- Have demonstrated leadership in their schools and/or communities
- Have interest in the program themes of social entrepreneurship, leadership and project development and would like to participate in academic classes and do work to develop in these areas
- Have permission from their parent(s) or legal guardian to participate in the entire program
- Not have a familial relation to the Northern Nevada International Center, their Algerian partner Action Bénévole pour la Citoyenneté & le Développement, or the U.S. Department of State
- Youth who are eligible to apply must:
- Algerian adult applicants
- Adults who are eligible to apply must:
- Be legal citizens of Algeria
- Work actively mentoring youth in their professional or volunteer activities
- Be community leaders
- Have excellent English
- Be committed to working with the Youth Leadership Program participants after their return from the United States to assist in the implementation of community projects
- Have travel experience outside of their home state or province (international travel experience is not required-program staff will travel with you to the U.S.)
- Be committed to the goals and ideals of the program, including civic leadership, diversity and fostering regional and global interactions
- Not be employed by and/or do not have a familial relation to the Northern Nevada International Center, their Algerian partner Action Bénévole pour la Citoyenneté & le Développement or the U.S. Department of State.
- Adults who are eligible to apply must:
For more information, visit https://www.unr.edu/nnic/programs/algeria-youth-leadership-program