Youth Leadership Program with Algeria (YLPA) 2024 (Fully-funded) | APPLY NOW

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Youth Leadership Program with Algeria (YLPA)

About Youth Leadership Program with Algeria (YLPA) 2023

The Youth Leadership Program with Algeria (YLPA) is a leadership development opportunity for Algerian and American youth, ages 15-17. This cultural and academic exchange takes place every summer in Reno, Nevada and Washington, DC. The Northern Nevada International Center has coordinated the exchange for 15 consecutive years.

YLPA 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, as well as the role that social enterprises play in a community. Participants will stay with an American host family and have the opportunity to engage with and learn from their host family throughout the program. This program is fully funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Program Details

The program is comprised of an intensive training schedule that includes highly academic workshops, project planning, team-building activities, and cultural activities. After the completion of the U.S.-based program, participants are required to complete a post-program service project in their local communities. Participants can expect to be in programming sessions from 8 to 12 hours each day.

Eligibility

Algerian youth applicants:

The application will be open from September 21 to October 21, 2023.

Youths who are eligible to apply must:

  1. Be a legal citizen of Algeria;
  2. Be 15, 16 or 17 years old on the program start date of June 30, 2024;
  3. 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;
  4. Have sufficient proficiency in English to understand academic discussions and everyday social interactions;
  5. Have demonstrated leadership in their schools and/or communities;
  6. Have an interest in the program themes of social entrepreneurship, leadership and project development and have good academic performance;
  7. Have permission from parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to participate in the entire program.

Algerian adult applicants:

The application will be open from September 21 to October 21, 2023.

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 staff will travel with you to the U.S.); and
  • Be committed to the goals and ideals of the program, including civic leadership, diversity and fostering regional and global interactions.

Youth Leadership Program with Algeria (YLPA) 2023 Application

  1. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and reside in the United States;
  2. Be a high school freshman, sophomore, or junior;
  3. Be 15, 16 or 17 years old on the program start date of June 30, 2023;
  4. Be able to work cooperatively in a team setting and appreciate the opinions of others;
  5. Be interested in program themes of social entrepreneurship, leadership or project development and have good academic performance;
  6. Be able to commit to implementing a post-program community-based project;
  7. Have sufficient proficiency in English to participate fully in all exchange activities; and
  8. Have permission from parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to participate in the entire program.

We encourage people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds to apply. Opportunities are open to people regardless of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The American youth application is currently closed. It will reopen on February 16, 2024. Learn more about the application process for American youth.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 21 October 2023.

Open this link for more details about the Youth Leadership Program with Algeria (YLPA) 2023.

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