On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Climate

U.S. Student Application

The On-Demand Youth Leadership Program (YLP): is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), administered by Legacy International. This spring, two programs focussed on environmental issues will be hosted in Seattle, Washington and Pensacola, Florida.

March 9-29, 2023 Seattle will host 20 youth participants (ages 15-18) and adult mentors from Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, and the United States.

April 13 - May 3, 2023 Pensacola will host 20 youth participants (ages 15-18) and adult mentors from Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, and the United States.

During this three-week U.S.-based exchange, teen leaders will build valuable skills to better respond to climate change.

Five (5) students from each community (Seattle and Pensacola) will be selected to participate.

Student applicants must be:

Be between 15 and 18 years old by January 1, 2023
Be a citizen of the United States
Be living in the host community (Seattle or Pensacola) at the time of the exchange
Have proficiency in English
Demonstrate interest in youth leadership development
Demonstrate initiative, strong communication skills, and an energetic, positive attitude
Have the ability to work cooperatively in a team and be open to various opinions and perspectives
Commit to the follow-on application of Community-based Project (e.g., peer education workshop or service or environmental project)
Have permission from parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to participate in the program
Have general awareness of climate change impact on the community and demonstrate some familiarity and interest with issues of environmental sustainability

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Please note:

Preference will be given to individuals who have not participated in any in-person ECA-funded program in the United States within the past three years or accepted a scholarship for an impending U.S. Government-funded exchange program.

There is no application fee

U.S. Student Application Form

Please review the eligibility criteria and program details before completing the application. You must be from either Seattle, Washington (March 2023) or Pensacola, Florida (April/May 2023.) Instructions for completing this application: Please fill out the application and answer all questions carefully and completely. The information you provide on this application is the basis for selecting participants for this program. Semifinalists will be contacted for an interview and final notifications will be made by late-February.

Personal Information
Name*
First Last
Gender*
We are selecting youths from one of the following communities. Please check which one you are from:*
- Seattle, Washington (March 2023 program)
- Pensacola, Florida (April/May 2023 program)
How did you hear about this opportunity?*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City Country
Home Phone*
Mobile Phone*
Email*
Date of Birth (day/month/year)*
How old will you be on January 1, 2023 (you cannot be less than 15 years old or more than 18 years old at time of program)*
City and Country of Birth*
Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian 1: Name*
Relation to you*
Address (if different from yours)
Phone*
Email*
Occupation*
Parent/Guardian 2: Name*
Relation to you*
Address (if different from yours)
Phone*
Email*
Occupation*
Education
School Name*
School Address*
Location (town/city)*
Current Grade*
Year you will graduate*
Academic subjects you are most interested in*
Future studies and/or possible occupations you have considered*
Activities
Please list all extracurricular activities in which you have participated or currently take part in (school clubs, sports teams, youth organizations, community service activities, leisure time activities), how long you have been involved with each, any awards or honors that you have received.*
Essay Questions - please respond in one paragraph (no fewer than 350 words)
1. Why do you want to participate in this program?*
2. In what ways have you demonstrated leadership in your school, community, or home? Give two examples.*
4. What do you consider to be a pressing environmental issue in your country or community? Please explain.*
5. As a result of this program, how do you think you can apply your new leadership skills in a way that addresses environmental issues?*
Participant Agreement
Consent*
I agree.
I confirm that all of the information provided in this application is true. If selected for this program, I agree to actively participate in pre-program virtual sessions, 10-12 hours per week during the three-week exchange in USA and conduct follow-on activities. I also understand that I must devote my full attention to program activities, work both independently and as part of a team, and complete assignments by established deadlines.
I will be timely in my communications with Legacy International staff and will notify program staff immediately if I experience any technical difficulties or challenges meeting deadlines.
Parental/Guardian Consent - please make sure your guardian knows you are applying
Consent*
I permit my child or my ward to apply for and, if selected, to participate in this program.
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On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Climate

Student applicants must be:

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U.S. Student Application Form

Personal Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Education

Activities

Essay Questions - please respond in one paragraph (no fewer than 350 words)

Participant Agreement

Parental/Guardian Consent - please make sure your guardian knows you are applying