Metropolitan Council in MN seeking Summer Interns

Posted on February 2, 2015 by RedFoxx

The Metropolitan Council’s Annual Internship Program offers a wide variety of opportunities to qualifying interns. Our program is designed to educate and mentor interns by providing professional on-the-job training and development. Participants of our internship program receive an hourly salary! Most interns work full-time during the summer, and some opportunities continue part-time through the school year.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/metrocouncil/default.cfm?action=jobs&sortBy=&sortByASC=ASC&bHideSearchBox=1&PROMOTIONALJOBS=1&TRANSFER=0&SEARCHAPPLIED=0

The Metropolitan Council’s Urban Scholars Program is a 12-week internship and leadership development program starting May 26, 2015. This program will provide students from diverse racial, ethnic, and/or low socio-economic backgrounds with distinctive professional experience focused on gaining essential leadership skills, and creating career pathways to positions of influence in public service. In addition to completing projects as identified by participating Council departments (see available placements), students will participate in approximately 8 to 10 hours per week of leadership development activities such as public speaking, financial literacy, career guidance, networking, etc. Urban Scholars will also serve as ambassadors to the communities by sharing their internship and transit-riding experience through blogs and journals.

To participate in these Council programs:

You must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education; and/or have been enrolled in a post-secondary educational program within the last 12 months.

You must be a citizen or national of the United States; a lawful, permanent resident; or have authorization to work in the United States. (Documentation to verify employment eligibility will be required at the time of employment.)

You must submit the Council’s online employment application at the time the program is open for recruitment. Applicants must have a NeoGov applicant account (registration is free and easy). To create your account, go to Governmentjobs.com – select “Sign In” and continue with “create account”.

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2015 Intern-Marketing Assistant	Intern	$15.50/Hour	02/27/15
2015 Intern-Office of Equal Opportunity …	Intern	$15.50/Hour	02/27/15
2015 Intern-Police Office Support	Intern	$15.50/Hour	02/27/15
2015 Intern-Police Records	Intern	$15.50/Hour	02/27/15
2015 Intern-Program Evaluation	Intern	$15.50/Hour	02/27/15
2015 Intern-Project Controls BPO	Intern	$15.50/Hour	02/27/15
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2015 Intern-Rail Operations Analyst	Intern	$15.50/Hour	02/27/15
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2015 Intern-Rail Vehicle Maintenance	Intern	$15.50/Hour	02/27/15
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The Summer Peacebuilding Program 2015 in California, United States

Posted on December 13, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 March 2015
Open to: students and practitioners in the field of conflict, peace, development and security studies
Venue: 27 July – 14 August 2015, Watsonville, CA

Description

We are excited to launch the Summer Peacebuilding Program (SPP), a three-week long intensive training program designed to bridge the theory and practice of building peace in societies that are emerging from conflict, violence or war.

SPP builds on the ‘Peace’ dimension that was explored for two years (2013 and 2014) in the Peace, Trade and Development program. SPP provides an opportunity for participants to learn from the experiences and approaches of scholars and practitioners who work on some of the most difficult challenges our world faces today, including: resolving conflict, ending all forms of violence, providing social justice, and creating more secure and developed societies by transforming the conditions and relationships of conflict. SPP therefore welcomes all those interested in exploring the above-mentioned topics through a process of self-reflection, gathering of theoretical and conceptual data and its application to real world problems.

The 2015 program will run from July 27 to August 14, 2015. The first week of SPP is residential at the Mount Madonna Center for the Creative Arts and Sciences (http://www.mountmadonna.org/) in Watsonville, CA. The second and third weeks of SPP will be held at the MIIS campus (www.miis.edu) in Monterey with a lodging option within walking distance to campus.

Eligibility

Students and practitioners in the field of conflict, peace, development and security studies are eligible to apply.

Costs

The SPP program cost, which covers lodging for three weeks, board for week one and all course related expenses for three weeks is USD 3500. Course fees for Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) students are USD 3000. Students can receive academic credits for the program (paying additional tuition fees as required by their own educational institution)

Scholarships

There are two types of scholarships available:

An early bird discount. Those applying before midnight on Feb. 15, 2015 can take USD 250 off the program cost.There are two merit scholarships of USD 500 available to two highly qualified and deserving candidates. Candidates must send in a letter along with their application addressing the scholarship criteria. Deservedness will be decided using the following criteria:

High GPA/ Strong academic record
Work experience in the field of Conflict Studies
Displays strong motivation to work in the field of Conflict Studies
Financial Constraints

The two scholarships may not be combined. Scholarship decisions will be made by March 15, 2015. Scholarships are not available to MIIS students.

Application

SPP Key Dates

Applications Deadline for Davis UWC Students: Feb 15, 2015 (midnight PST)
Applications Deadline for all others: March 15, 2015 (midnight PST)
Acceptance Letters emailed to Davis UWC Students: March 1, 2015
Acceptance Letters emailed to all others: Two weeks after application received
Non-refundable deposit (USD 500) due: On admission (to reserve space)
Final payment (non-refundable) due: April 15, 2015 (midnight PST)

In order to apply, register HERE.

SPP applications are accepted on a rolling basis (except for Davis UWC scholars) so we will review and respond to you two weeks after your application is received.

Below is our admission criteria:

Proficiency in English language
Academic or equivalent work experience
Clear personal and career goals
Ability to meet SPP financial requirements

The official web-page.

International Winter School 2015 in Kraków, Poland

Posted on December 13, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 30 December 2014
Open to: All countries’ MA, Phd students as well as alumni or participants interested in the topic.
Venue: 7 – 15 February 2015, Kraków, Poland

Description

The Centre for European Studies, Jagiellonian University and the ARENA Centre for European Studies, University of Oslo are pleased to invite MA and Phd students, as well as anyone interested in the topic to participate in the international Winter School in English: “Democracy, expertise and power: the role of experts in modern European societies “

International Winter School will take place 7-15 February 2015, in Krakow, Poland. Participants will take part in seminars conducted by experts from both Jagiellonian and Oslo University on the following issues:

the knowledge society, from a theoretical and practical dimension; experts and their role in modern democracies;
the role of universities in creating knowledge and implementing the public change;
the media as the fourth power; models of democracy;
and finally civil society and social movements as new actors on the political scene.

The discussions will enable participants to answer the question of whether knowledge is the driving force of modern democracy or a tool in the hands of technocrats and bureaucrats.

Eligibility

The Winter School welcomes all countries’ MA, Phd students as well as alumni or participants interested in the topic.

Costs

No participation fee
Accomodation, winter school materials, participation in seminars covered by organizers

Application

Due to the limited places, the participants will be chosen basis on the application.

In order to apply, register HERE.

The application is available here and it should be send together with CV in Europass format by December 30th 2014 on the e-mail address: resproject@ces.uj.edu.pl. The results will be announced in the first week of January 2015.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask! Send an e-mail to an address:resproject@ces.uj.edu.pl .

The official web-page.

2015 Global Change Leaders Program for Women in Canada!

Posted on October 31, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 9 January 2015
Open to: women in developing countries who have demonstrated leadership in a development sector
Venue: July 20 – December 6, 2015, in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

Description

The Global Change Leaders Program is a seven-week education program offered by Coady Institute’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership. This program enables women from developing countries to strengthen their leadership capacities in order to contribute to innovation and change in their organizations and communities. Program participants engage in learning grounded in real world experiences and focused on Coady’s core thematic areas. Through a shared learning environment with other emerging women leaders from around the world, participants are exposed to a range of experiences and the beginnings of a potentially lifelong network of support.

In operation since 2011, the Global Change Leaders program provides successful candidates with a full scholarship that includes tuition, travel, accommodations, and meals. Program participants also benefit from the guidance and mentorship of accomplished women leaders from around the world. The program is led by a core team of Coady International Institute staff and supported by other Coady faculty and associates.

Eligibility

This program is targeted to emerging women leaders from developing countries who are working on development issues. These are women who:

Possess a minimum of four years of demonstrated leadership experience in a social or economic development endeavour in sectors such as livelihoods or inclusive economic development, food security, environment, access to education and health care, governance, and the rights of girls and women;
Have great drive and passion for their work, demonstrated through their outstanding contributions in their organizations and communities;
Are practitioners in civil society organizations including community based organizations and not for profits, or active in public or private institutions, donor/philanthropic agencies, social movements or in a social enterprise/business;
Hold a university degree or a combination of post-secondary education and experience; and
Have strong oral and written English language competencies.

Costs

The Global Change Leaders Program provides successful candidates with a full scholarship that includes tuition, travel, accommmodations and meals
Program participants also benefit from the guidance and mentorship of accomplished women leaders from around the world

Application

The deadline for application submissions for the 2015 program is January 9, 2015. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by February 28, 2015 for a Skype interview. A final decision on the 2015 cohort will be made by the end of March to allow time for visas to Canada to be acquired by the participants.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section

The official web-page.

Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies Summer Internship

Posted on October 31, 2014 by RedFoxx

Summer interns at the Tri-Caucus Network Training and Luncheon

The APAICS summer Internship Program is an eight-week program that provides select undergraduate students the opportunity to work in Washington, DC., and experience American politics and public policy. To learn more please visit http://apaics.org/programs/summer-internships/

Program Overview

The APAICS Summer Internship Program is an eight-week program that provides select undergraduate students the opportunity to work in Washington. DC., and experience American politics and public policy. APAICS Interns are placed in U.S. Congressional offices, federal agencies, or partner Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) non-profit organizations. The program develops leadership and professional skills, encourages political and civic engagement, and fosters a strong interest in public service careers.

All interns are required to participate in APAICS orientation and training programs, complete weekly journals, and submit a program evaluation at the end of the internship. A schedule of internship activities will be provided upon arrival to Washington, D.C.

APAICS Summer Internship Program provides a $2,000 stipend and a round-trip flight within the continental U.S. sponsored by Southwest Airlines (limited additional support is made available on a case by case basis).

Period: Eight week summer internship beginning first week of June
Location: Washington, DC
Benefits: Stipend and complimentary round trip flight (sponsored by Southwest Airlines)
Placement: To be determined based on interest and availability. Previous placements include:

The White House
Office of Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, U.S. House of Representatives
Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-5)
Office of Congressman Al Green (TX-9)
Office of Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32)
Office of Congressman Eni Faleomavaega (AS)
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. District Supreme Court
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Small Business Administration

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the APAICS Summer Internship program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Interest in government, public policy, and Asian American and Pacific Islander community empowerment
Evidence of leadership abilities and excellent oral and written communication skills
Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate educational institution. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply.
U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency by June 1 (of internship summer).
Be 18 years of age by June 1 (of internship summer).

DEADLINE FOR 2015 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION: January 30, 2015

Click here to apply: (http://goo.gl/forms/Ux99fcrgu8)

For inquiries about the program or application, please contact Amy Watanabe, Program Director, at internship@apaics.org or 202-296-9200.

Explore the APAICS Summer Internship Experience

See the APAICS Summer Internship Experience by visiting the APAICS Facebook photo albums.

Summer Interns with CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu and CAPAC Vice-Chair Rep. Madeleine Bordallo

APAICS Summer Interns with APAICS Founder Secretary Norman Y. Mineta

Read the personal experiences of the summer interns on our blog

APAICS Summer Interns with Senator Akaka

Volunteer Abroad Program

Posted on October 28, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 31 October 2014
Open to: participants from Azerbaijan

Description

Annually more than 100 students participate in exchange programs held by AIESEC Azerbaijan

As the upcoming Volunteer Abroad Program – Global Citizen will happen during autumn and winter, it is an ideal opportunity for recent university graduates and extramural students.

The internship programs include interesting and colorful projects organized by a team of young people from all over the world. The duration of these internship programs is 6 weeks. The intented projects for fall and winter will be held in Turkey, Bulgaria, Crotia and Slovakia. 11 projects will be held in Turkey are already known. Among these projects are “Break Up The Barriers” project which aim to work with children and youth and “NGO Consult” project which description to help NGO’s improvement. Projects begining dates are December and January.

The internship program mainly covers the accomodation and food expences (1 to 3 times a day, depending on the project). Flight ticket and visa expences have to be covered by the participant.

You can download the online application form from www.aiesec.az

For more questions please contact rufat.dashdamirov@aiesec.net

Please mention your the university you have graduated from or currently studing at .

Deadline to apply: October 31th

Women Peace Negotiator’s Training Program in Bangkok, Thailand

Posted on October 28, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 20 November 2014
Open to: female candidates
Venue: 7th-10th December 2014, Bangkok, Thailand

Description

International Institute of Peace and Development Studies (IIPDS) in cooperation with Asian Resource Foundation (ARF) and Asian Muslim Action Network (AMAN), announces “Women Peace Negotiator’s Training Program” in Bangkokscheduled on 7^th -10^th of December, 2014. The program is soliciting applications from potential female candidates interested in peace negotiations, lawyers, mediators, human rights activist, youth leaders and advocacy campaigners. and to those who are interested to develop and share their knowledge and skills in the related field.

Training Overview

The post-cold war era witnessed the shift in conflict patterns from inter to intra state conflicts with more diverse and complex characteristics ranging from socio-economic and political to ethno-religious conflicts. The rise of extremism and terrorism has been perceived as global threat. Regime change and transitions has politicized the use of violence. Hegemony and power domination are destabilizing regions and countries. Regardless of its nature, modern day’s conflict has witnessed destructive violence with human casualties. Today, nearly 90 percent of current war casualties are civilians, the majority of whom are women and children. Violence against women is greatly exacerbated in conflict zones. It is well said that “women are the hardest hit of the conflict”, as the victimization perpetuates lifetime. It shows the importance of women’s participation in shaping theirs as well as country’s future which often starts with peace negotiations.

Training Objectives
1. To offer a sharing and learning platform from the experience of peace negotiators and activist
2. To Provide participants deeper insights on peace negotiations through theoretical and practical sessions
3. To promote the equal participation and career development of women in peace negotiation through the enhancement of their negotiation skills
4. To establish a network of women peace activists and negotiators

Eligibility

This training program is designed for women. Hence, women representative from following fields and institutions can participate:

 Negotiators, mediators, arbitrators and humanitarian workers
 Government professionals working for peace
 Human rights activists and civil society leaders
 NGOs and INGOs (national and international staffs working on peace)
 This course is also open for women specialists (civil, police, military) currently working or who are planning to work in complex humanitarian and peace operations

Costs

 Course Fee: 100 USD
 Organizers do not provide participants airfare and visa expenses. Successful participant are responsible for their travels and visa expenses
 Local transportation, accommodation and foods are covered by organizers during the course

Application

Please e-mail duly filled application form and latest CV with passport size photo to peacestudies@arf-asia.org for registration. Application forms can be requested sending email to peacestudies@arf-asia.org or you can directly download from HERE
Deadline of submission of Application: 20th November, 2014

Attachments:

Application Form[ ]261 Kb
Program Information[ ]587 Kb

Contact Person
Mr. Dirgha Raj Sigdel
Program Coordinator
International Institute of Peace and Development Studies
c/o ARF and AMAN
Email: dirgharaj@arf-asia.org or peacestudies@arf-asia.org
Phone: +66-866275078

The official web-page.

Vacancy for IHF Co-Director (Volunteering)

Posted on October 25, 2014 by RedFoxx

If you’re looking for a long-term volunteering opportunity, the International Humanity Foundation is offering you the chance to help in our children’s home.

IHF is looking for hard-working, committed volunteers to help in our six centers in Thailand, Kenya and Indonesia. IHF provides education, and in some cases, homes, to children. IHF has no central headquarters; each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country.

We have four centers in Indonesia, in Bali, Jakarta, Medan and Banda Aceh. Our Jakarta and Aceh centers provide homes to a small number of children, while all centers offer English, math and computer classes to disadvantaged children. With a population of over 240 million, Indonesia’s public education system often fails to give children a chance to escape the poverty they were born into. We fill that gap and give kids a chance to aim higher.

Our Thailand center is a home for hill-tribe children. Children from this marginalised community come to our center for a stable home and a chance for an education.

Our Kenya center is a children’s home and also provides emergency relief to the surrounding community. This is the biggest IHF center, with approximately 100 kids. The kids are from the marginalised Pokot tribe, whose conditions are amongst the worse in Kenya. Living conditions in this region are harsh, and we provide basic needs such as a home, food, and access to education to children who would otherwise go without. We also run livestock donation projects and other initiatives to relieve the extreme poverty where we can.

At the center, you will divide your time between caring for the children and working on international tasks. IHF is a grassroots, all-volunteer organisation with no central office, so all administration work is done in center. All volunteers manage one or more of our international task teams such as university relations, fundraising and media; working together online with volunteers in other centers. You will be assigned according to your experience. You must possess excellent time management skills.
Those who are secure without the comforts of home gain the most from this valuable opportunity. We are looking for applicants preferably with:

– A related university degree; eg. in social studies, language, teaching, medicine, law, social work

– Experience abroad; travel, working or volunteering

– 1-2 years working experience in any field

– Experience with teaching and/or children

Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential. Those interested in volunteering at an IHF centre are required to complete a level of pre-trip duties in order to gain an understanding of how our organization functions.

Stipend: Volunteers must commit to serve at least a year at the center. Basic accommodation and food is provided by IHF. You are a volunteer at the center, and all local tasks completed are done so without pay. Volunteers who commit to serving one year or more will receive a small monthly stipend. It is broken down as follow:-

First 3 months: Training period – $20 per month

3-6 months: Assistant co-Director – $50 per month

6-9 months: Co-Director – $80 per month

9-12 months: Co-Director – $100 per month

This stipend results only from the international online work; not from any local tasks.

After one year there is the opportunity to become a full Director.

Strict IHF Policy: These stipends are fixed. They will not be raised for more experienced applicants, and everyone will be upgraded according to the timeframes outlined above, and no sooner. There are no exceptions to this, regardless of what may be the situation in the centre. We are an all-Volunteer organization and training and hands-on experience is paramount.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself further with our organization –www.ihfonline.org. And to our bloghttp://ihfblog.wordpress.com/home/.

If you have any questions at this time, e-mail – hiring4@ihfonline.org

If you’re ready to apply please send a copy of your resume to hiring4@ihfonline.org

International Conference on “European and Eurasian migration system: similarities and ” in Russia

Posted on October 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 5 November 2014
Open to: international scholars, teachers, doctoral students, graduate students, undergraduates of universities, students, representatives of the regional and federal authorities
Venue: 11-12 December 2014 at Kazan Federal University, Russia

Description

We kindly invite you to take part in the International scientific-practical conference “European and Eurasian migration system: similarities and differences of legal regulation”, which will be held on 11-12 December 2014 at Kazan Federal University.
This International conference seeks to address the urgent issues of modern science and practice in the field of migration:

what are the main features of European and Eurasian migration systems?
How do the two systems interact with each other?
how migration processes are regulated in the framework of regional organizations in Europe and the former Soviet Union: such as in the EU, the CIS and EurAsEC?
what are similarities and differences in the legal regulation of the two migration systems?
what are the trends and prospects for the legal regulation of migration processes in the European Union and in the Eurasian area?

The conference will be conducted by the Department for International and European Law of the Law Faculty, the Centre of the European Union VOICES, the Institute for the Comparative Studies of Modernity, Kazan Federal University.

The conference is structured around the following areas:

The Existence of independent European and Eurasian migration system within the concept of migration systems;
Points of contact between European and Eurasian migration systems: the impact of the migration policies of the former Soviet Union and the European Union;
International legal regulation of migration to the EU, the CIS and EurAsEC: similarities and differences;
Features of migration regulation in the context of EU enlargement;
Problems of migration control in border areas;
Ensuring the rights of refugees, migrant workers and other workers in different countries of the EU, the CIS and EurAsEC;
Trends and perspectives of legal regulation of migration processes in the framework of European and Eurasian migration systems.

Eligibility

The conference brings together early career researchers and established scholars and practitioners in the field of migration, law and social policy and we invite international scholars, teachers, doctoral students, graduate students, undergraduates of universities, students, representatives of the regional and federal authorities to apply to attend.

Costs

Some participants can get a full or partial compensation for accommodation and travel to attend a conference.

Application

For participation in the conference, we ask you before November 5 to send:

The application;
Abstracts (in Rus.or English. Lang.) No more than 400 words;
CV of not more than 3 pages. with a list of the most significant publications.

Application for a conference (to be completed in Russian and English):

Full name.
Occupation.
Science degree, title.
Paper title.
Is there a need for reimbursement of expenses related to the participation in the conference?

– Payment of accommodation (price not indicated)
– Travel costs (please specify the approximate cost, mode of transport and the route).

Participation and abstracts sent to the Organizing Committee in electronic form at: conf.migrationlaw@gmail.com. Following the conference, planned to publish materials.
If you have any questions please contact the Organizing Committee by e-mail: conf.migrationlaw@gmail.com or the Department for International and European Law at +7 (843) 233-71-01 or by fax +7 (843) 238- 79-11 (contact person – Davletgildeev Rustem).

Organizing Committee

The event was partially funded by the European Union. This information does not reflect the official position of the European Commission

National Security Language Initiative for Youth

Posted on October 10, 2014 by RedFoxx

U.S. Department of State funded program for high school students to study abroad, National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) application is currently open, the deadline is : October 30, 2014. Please share with students!

ABOUT NSLI-Y

The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program, sponsored by theU.S. Department of State, provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students and recent high school graduates to learn less commonly taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs.

NSLI-Y is part of a U.S. government initiative that prepares American citizens to be leaders in a global world. Now more than ever, it is important that Americans have the necessary linguistic skills and cultural knowledge to promote international dialogue and support American engagement abroad. NSLI-Y aims to provide opportunities to American youth that will spark a lifetime interest in language learning.

NSLI-Y PROGRAMS

NSLI-Y programs offer intensive language immersion in a variety of locations around the world. Beginners are welcome to apply for any of the target languages.

Scholarships are available for students to learn the following languages:

Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
Hindi
Korean

Persian (Tajiki)
Russian
Turkish

Programs may take place in the following locations:

China
Estonia
India
Jordan
Korea
Moldova
Morocco

Oman
Russia
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Turkey
Other locations

ELIGIBILITY

Is the NSLI-Y program right for you?

Before filling out the online application, review the eligibility requirements below and read more about the process of learning a language through immersion.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. citizen
Grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
15-18 years of age at start of program (birthdate between July 15, 1996 and June 10, 2000 for summer programs; birthdate between September 30, 1996 and June 30, 2000 for academic year programs)
Enrolled in high school (including home school) at the time of application
Not an immediate family member of an employee of the U.S. Department of State who works in the Youth Programs Division of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs or an employee at a NSLI-Y administering organization whose duties involve the NSLI-Y program
Have not previously traveled outside the U.S. on a long-term (more than eight weeks) program sponsored by the Youth Programs Division of the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)
Previous NSLI-Y summer program participants or alumni of ECA-funded short-term programs are only eligible to apply for a NSLI-Y academic year program.

Click here to read additional eligibility criteria from the U.S. Department of State for the 2015-2016 program year.

Previous language study is not a requirement. Students of all levels of language ability are welcome to apply. However, please note that the majority of NSLI-Y participants are at novice or intermediate levels.

The NSLI-Y program seeks applicants who represent the diversity of the United States. Students of all racial, ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as are students with disabilities.

Is language learning through an intensive immersion experience right for you?

The goal of the NSLI-Y program is to promote critical language learning among American youth and to spark a lifetime of interest in language learning. NSLI-Y aims to guide students toward using language in their university and professional careers and to dedicate themselves to continued language learning far beyond their time on the program.

NSLI-Y scholars participate in intensive language courses on both summer and academic year programs. Summer programs include a minimum of 120 hours of formal classroom instruction. Academic year programs include at least ten hours per week of formal classroom instruction, and most programs include additional academic courses. These intensive language courses are complemented by cultural immersion activities inside and outside of the classroom, including home-stays, excursions, and local community service projects.

Successful NSLI-Y participants dedicate themselves to language acquisition through both formal and informal learning opportunities. Participants strive to succeed both academically, by improving their language skills, and culturally, by gaining an understanding and appreciation for a new way of life. Participants should expect to immerse themselves fully in the language and cultural experience; they should not expect to complete academic work for their U.S. school while abroad.

Before deciding whether or not to apply, learn more about the program by exploring this website and speaking with other students via networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. We encourage you to discuss this opportunity with your parents and teachers. You may also want to talk with your teachers and school administrators about the possibility of receiving academic credit for your NSLI-Y experience.