World Learning Youth Programs

02/07/2018

Attn: US Program Alumni and Host Siblings:
Youth Service America and Sodexo Foundation - STOP Hunger are looking for innovative projects led by young people (5-25 yrs old) to help end childhood hunger in their communities. 125 $400 grants are available for youth leaders across the U.S. to turn these ideas into action and make an impact on the issue of childhood hunger on Global Youth Service Day ( ) and beyond. $400 Summer 2018 Sustainability Grants will also be awarded to up to 25 youth grantees to sustain and continue their GYSD projects.

Check out the video below for more details!
http://www.ysa.org/sodexoyouth

$400 grants are available for youth leaders ages 5-25 across the U.S. and $1000 grants are available to schools and organizations to turn their ideas into ac...

01/25/2018

“What? It’s already the day before the 2018 U.S. Youth Ambassadors applications deadline?”

That’s right, folks! Applications for the 2018 U.S. Youth Ambassadors program are due tomorrow, January 26th at 11:59PM EST. You still have time, though, so make sure you get yours in by tomorrow night. We look forward to reviewing all your applications! 😊

LEARN MORE: https://www.worldlearning.org/projects/youth-ambassadors-program/
APPLY: https://youthambassadors.worldlearning.org/YA/WL_SiteLogin
QUESTIONS? : [email protected]

01/16/2018

Hello, US Youth Ambassador applicants! We hope you are enjoying the extra two weeks to work on your application. Don’t delay! The deadline is still right around the corner: Friday, January 26th at 11:59pm EST. We are looking forward to reviewing your applications! You won't want to miss out on this life-changing experience (plus, think of all the selfies!)

01/12/2018

The Youth Ambassadors are en route to the United States!! We can't wait to welcome them to Washington, DC!!


Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State
Embaixada EUA Brasil / US Embassy Brazil
World Learning

01/11/2018

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 generation of Jóvenes en Acción México - Estados Unidos!!!

Attention all Mexican Youth: Do not miss the opportunity to help your community and be part of this life-changing experience!! Details about the program and requirements can be found at: https://mx.usembassy.gov/.../intercambios-.../jovenes-en-accion/

¡Participa y viaja a 🇺🇸!
¿Eres estudiante de preparatoria, te consideras un líder y quieres pasar un verano emocionante en Estados Unidos? ¡Esta oportunidad es para ti!
La convocatoria para la novena generación del programa Jóvenes en Acción ya está abierta. Tienes hasta el 2 de marzo de 2018 para enviar tu solicitud.
Esta iniciativa binacional, con la colaboración de la iniciativa privada, brinda la oportunidad a estudiantes de primero o segundo año de preparatoria de desarrollar sus capacidades de liderazgo a través de la implementación de un proyecto enfocado a disminuir problemáticas sociales en sus comunidades. Encuentra las bases de la convocatoria en el sitio de la Embajada en https://goo.gl/02uFiL
¡Arma tu equipo de 4 o 5 compañeros y envía tu solicitud antes del 2 de marzo!

01/08/2018

Hello US Youth Ambassador 2018 Applicants!!

Thank you for continuing to diligently work on your application! We are pleased to inform you that we have extended the application deadline to Friday, January 26th, 2018 at 11:59pm EST.

The online application can be accessed at: https://youthambassadors.worldlearning.org/YA/wl_sitelogin

Continue that hard work and know that we are looking forward to reviewing your applications!

Please feel free to email us at [email protected] regarding any questions or issues.

01/05/2018

Hello again! This post is for those who are still on the fence about applying with our 2018 U.S. Youth Ambassadors program. Here are 10 reasons why you should definitely click on this link (https://youthambassadors.worldlearning.org/YA/wl_sitelogin) and get started on your application:
1. This program is a fully funded experience for 120 U.S. students and adult mentors that kicks off with a 3-week exchange abroad in Central and South America. Full scholarships are provided by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
2. This will be one of the best ways to spend your summer- having fun while learning and serving as a Youth Ambassador for the United States.
3. Through this program, you will have the opportunity to meet amazing people and develop not only lifelong friendships, but also meaningful connections that will support you through your academic and professional career – just ask our Youth Ambassadors Alumni!
4. Youth Ambassadors has exchanges available in Argentina & Chile; Brazil; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; and Uruguay
5. You still have until January 12th to complete the application; it is not too late!
6. Gain valuable life skills through experiential learning activities including leadership trainings, civic activities at the community level, mentoring sessions from community, business, and NGO leaders, and formative volunteering experiences. Explore your interests through these opportunities!
7. When you go back to school next fall and people ask what you did this summer, you’ll have the best stories to tell 😊 Share stories about your host family, your new foreign language skills and or your new perspective on the world around you.
8. Dreaming of changing the world around you? One of our program components is developing a yearlong community service project upon your return to the U.S. Participants will be supported throughout the process by our team in order to help you make a profound impact on your community!
9. Participating in this exchange will also make you a strong, well rounded applicant for colleges. Think about it - A candidate who has designed and implemented their own community service project and participated in an international exchange will be a top applicant for sure.
10. U.S. Youth Ambassadors programs will enable you to change the world around you. What more could you ask for?
We hope this list convinced you to apply – if not, please reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions! Good luck to those who have already started!
LEARN MORE: https://www.worldlearning.org/projects/youth-ambassadors-program/
APPLY: https://youthambassadors.worldlearning.org/YA/WL_SiteLogin
QUESTIONS? : [email protected]

01/02/2018

Happy 2018! We hope you had a wonderful holiday. With the start of the New Year, you are feeling optimistic and motivated, and want to work on that “no procrastination” resolution. Why not work on your U.S. Youth Ambassadors application while you’re in the productive mood? The deadline is fast approaching (January 12th!) and your future self would be extremely grateful if you got it done over break. As Mason Cooley once said, “Procrastination makes easy things hard, hard things harder.” Just some food for thought! 😊

LEARN MORE: https://www.worldlearning.org/projects/youth-ambassadors-program/

APPLY: https://youthambassadors.worldlearning.org/YA/WL_SiteLogin
QUESTIONS? : [email protected]

12/27/2017

Hello, potential U.S. Youth Ambassadors applicants! Looking for something to do over winter break? How about applying for a life-changing opportunity to spend three weeks in Latin America completing a cultural exchange and gaining the necessary skills to implement a community service project upon your return to the US? Perk your interest?

Applications for the U.S. Youth Ambassadors program are due January 12th. Get started today and let this winter break be the start of your journey.

LEARN MORE: https://www.worldlearning.org/projects/youth-ambassadors-program/
APPLY: https://youthambassadors.worldlearning.org/YA/WL_SiteLogin
QUESTIONS? : [email protected]

12/20/2017

Where is our small corgi friend off to?

To our Facebook live event to ‘deep dive’ into specifics about the U.S. Youth Ambassadors program that is happening today on this page, at 6:30pm! Bring your questions and get ready to learn more about this amazing opportunity. Hope that you show (p)up!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouthAmbassadorsExchange

12/19/2017

If you are applying/want to apply for our 2018 U.S. Youth Ambassadors program, stop scrolling for one minute!

A friendly reminder that the application closes on January 12th, 2018. - While a little under a month may sound like a lot of time, keep in mind that you will need to allow time for teachers to complete recommendations and for you to write your essays. We would love to review ALL your applications, so keep this date in mind as you go on winter vacation!

Here is some more information regarding the U.S. Youth Ambassadors Program:
U.S. Youth Ambassadors Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. This program provides full scholarships for 120 students (15-17 year old) and adult mentors to take part in one of five, 3-week exchange programs to countries in Central and South America.
The program aims to develop a cadre of young adults in the United States who have a strong sense of civic responsibility, a commitment to their communities, an awareness of current and global issues, and strong interpersonal leadership skills. Participants will focus on program themes of civic education, leadership, and community service through the following activities: site meetings, experiential learning activities, leadership trainings, civic participation at the community level, mentoring by community, business, and NGO leaders, and volunteering. Additionally, participants will explore their host country via various subthemes such as social justice, environmental protection, entrepreneurship, multiculturalism, and civic activism.

NEW THIS YEAR: There are five single and multi-country exchanges available for 2018: Argentina & Chile; Brazil; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; and Uruguay. Applicants will submit a single application for consideration to participate in one of these exchanges. Applicants will indicate their exchange preference during the application process.
The application for U.S. students will be open until January 12, 2018.
LEARN MORE: https://www.worldlearning.org/projects/youth-ambassadors-program/
APPLY: https://youthambassadors.worldlearning.org/YA/WL_SiteLogin
QUESTIONS? : [email protected]

World Learning is a nonprofit organization empowering people and strengthening institutions through education, sustainable development, and exchange programs in more than 60 countries.

11/29/2017

Attention all U.S. students and educators:

The Youth Ambassadors Team will be holding a Facebook Live event at https://www.facebook.com/YouthAmbassadorsExchange/ tomorrow, November 30th at 6pm est to discuss the 2018 U.S. Youth Ambassadors program. Team members will be available to answer any questions that you have regarding the application process, eligibility, exchange and follow-on community projects.