International Youth to Youth Summit 2015 in Vilnius, Lithuania

Posted on December 8, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 15 January 2015
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
Venue: 16-19 April, 2015, Vilnius, Lithuania

Description

On 16-19th April 2015 in Vilnius, Lithuania 80 international delegates will take part in an International Y2Y Summit ‘’The Role of Youth in Solving Global Challenges and Bridging Gaps Among Nations’’.

The aim of the event is to bring together the brightest students, youth activists, leaders in the society, entrepreneurs, professors and businessman to start a dialogue on global challenges of today and tomorrow and to create specific solutions to address them.

We believe that the only way we can solve problems is by coming together and starting a dialogue!

Organization ”Opportunity Development’‘ is the main organizer of the Y2Y Summit 2015 in Lithuania, while e-globalknowledge is the main content contributor of the summit.

Organization ”Opportunity Development” is aiming to facilitate the dialogue across cultures, countries and various environments and bring a new edge to the debate on the contemporary challenges by providing both a platform online and offline for young activists.

E-globalknowledge movement is run by young people for young people which aim is to engage more actively youth in an entire range of global issues and speak up.

The event will cover 6 topics:

Social entrepreneurship as a tool to decrease youth unemployment;
Youth as ambassadors of peace education;
Youth role in decision making process;
Development education/education for all;
Empowerment of female youth;
Youth in diplomacy;

The event will include various activities such as:

Panel sessions;
Interactive workshops;
Role model games and simulations;
Drawing the declaration of the Y2Y Summit;
Development and creation of scenarios and strategies for real youth involvement in solving local and global challenges;
Exhibition of cultural and traditional things;
Cultural performances (participants, embassies, etc.);
City tour;
Etc.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

citizen of any country across the world
be no younger than 18 and no older than 35 years old
demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and potential to become a key leader in your community
passion to create positive social change and willingness to use Y2Y experience in your leadership position
have some experience active either in politics (local, national, or international), civil society organizations, media, the business sector, local communities, faith based movements, and other fields
good working knowledge of written and spoken English

Costs

Please note that while we offer a number of fee waivers and scholarships for travel, we will probably not be able to fund all the participant’s attendance. The following fees have been established:

100 Euros for international participants residing outside Lithuania.
100 Euros for Lithuanian participants (accommodation covered).
30 Euros for Lithuanian participants (accommodation not covered).
The fee covers accommodation, food, materials for sessions.
The participation cost has been set with a view that it is considerably affordable for participants coming from all backgrounds. However, international participants are expected to cover their return traveling expenses and visa cost.

Application

We value diversity and unique perspectives. The organising team will select participants with varied professional and academic backgrounds. The candidates will be selected from a competitive pool based on their expertise and will ensure a geographical and gender balance.

Round 1 is based on application form. We will pre-select up to 150 participants for the skype interview.
Round 2 is based on Skype Interview. We will select 60 international and 20 Lithuanian delegates
Announcement of all successful candidates will be on 01 February 2015.

In order to apply, register HERE.

For both International and Lithuanian participants, the deadline is 15 January 2015

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: applications@y2ysummit.org

The official web-page.

Mid Jan, 2015 for Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

Posted on November 27, 2014 by RedFoxx

https://gilmanapplication.iie.org/

Welcome to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad and the regions where they go.

The Gilman Scholarship is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is open to U.S. undergraduate students who demonstrate high financial need.

The application for Summer 2015 and Fall 2015/Academic Year 2015-2016 will open in mid-January.

Peace Revolution Artistic Meditation Retreat 2015 in Thailand

Posted on November 25, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 16 June 2015
Open to: artists between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, from all around the world
Fellowship: free accommodation; free catering; free local transportatio;n free meditation retreat fee ; partial sponsoring of airfare

Description

This Artistic Meditation Retreat will take place from August 11th to 24th, 2015 and will combine a two-week meditation and self-discipline training with artistic creation, where the artist participants will be guided into meditation by the Teaching Monks three times a day.

Teachings include:

How meditation can positively affect the creative process
Reclaiming the self and gaining self confidence.
The role of the basic human self-disciplines
The role of our habits in our daily life
The Factors that Determine Our Perception to Think, Act and Speak;
The Relation between Body and Mind
Art Expression as Peace Building Tool

Objectives

To bring a group of artists together into a charming, unique and special atmosphere where everyone will inspire and positively influence each other.
To empower artists and offer the ideal space for them to create artworks
To allow artists to learn practical methods for stress management and ways to increase emotional intelligence and express this through creativity
Provide the participating artists with tools to attain inner peace through mindfulness, self-discipline and compassion.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

Artists from any age above 18, from all around the world, practising any artistic discipline are encouraged to apply for the Artistic Meditation Retreat in Thailand, August 2015.
Applicants must have a good proficiency in written and spoken English language.
Applicants are optimistic, open-minded, show leadership potential, and have a genuine interest in peace.
Applicants must complete the 42 days online Self-Development Program before the 16th June 2015. Please kindly note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need to have completed the online self-development program.
Artist should be 18-30 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to receive the airfare support.

Fellowship

free accommodation
free catering
free local transportation
free meditation retreat fee
partial sponsoring of airfare*

* Everyone is welcome apply for the Artistic Meditation Retreat, however, to be eligible for the partial sponsoring of airfare, artist must be between 18-30 years old.

Application

Application Deadline – December 16th, 2014 (last date to apply online)
Eligibility Deadline – June 16th, 2015 (last date for completing eligibility criteria to receive interview call)

After completing 30 days of the online self-development program, the Artistic Meditation Retreat curatorial team will make an interview appointment based on your performance, artistic portfolio and motivation statement. There is no need to write a request for an interview. If you are qualified, we will contact you.

In order to apply, register HERE.

Should you need more information about the retreat, please contact : Jo Holland, Coordinator for the Artistic Meditation Retreat artisticretreat@peacerevolution.net.

For further information please visit the official website.

Scholarship Competition for a Bachelor’s Degree in New York, USA

Posted on November 24, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 April 2015
Open to: adult and transfer students who have a minimum level of high school/upper secondary school education.
Scholarship: $160,000 ( max. value)

Description

If you are an adult or transfer student looking to complete your bachelor’s degree, join the Public Engagement Competition and compete for a scholarship to complete your studies at The New School for Public Engagement in New York City beginning fall 2015. 1 full- and 1 partial-scholarship for the Bachelor’s Program for Adults and Transfer Students are available in the competition.

The New School for Public Engagement is the university’s founding division, and is now one of seven divisions that compose The New School. The mission of The New School for Public Engagement is to create and nurture a learning community marked by interdisciplinary engagement with real-world issues and the integration of professional, civic, and liberal learning. The common thread that runs across the division’s diverse academic programs is a commitment to learning that makes a difference in the world. In order to realize this commitment, the division aspires to provide an educational experience that is integrative, boundary-crossing, and collaborative. The division connects theory to real-world practice, training students to address civic life, to create new forms of culture, and to respond to contemporary challenges in their communities and throughout the world.

Eligibility

Open to adult and transfer students that want to complete their bachelor’s degree at The New School for Public Engagement. To be eligible to win the scholarship prize, you need a minimum level of high school/upper secondary school education. Winners are expected to start their bachelor’s program in the fall of 2015.

In order to be selected as a finalist in the competition, the participant needs to submit a complete application to the New School for Public Engagement. To claim the scholarship prize, the winner must fulfill all enrollment requirements set by The New School for Public Engagement and be accepted by the Admissions Office.

Scholarship

No prize alternatives or cash equivalents are offered. Prizes are non-transferable. The winner is solely responsible for all applicable taxes related to the acceptance of the prize.

The value of the scholarship varies depending on the chosen program. The prize has a maximum value of $160,000.

Full-scholarship:

Scholarship covers 100% of tuition fee and mandatory fees up to the amount of credits that the student needs to maintain their degree. Student must maintain a 2.0 GPA and 67% completion rate in order to maintain scholarship eligibility.
The scholarship can only be used for degree-related classes (non-credit classes will not be covered).
Student must attend full time.
If the winning student is receiving tuition scholarship(s) from another source, The New School scholarship may be reduced by that amount.
The scholarship can be revoked if the student withdraws or takes a leave from the program.
**The scholarship is for tuition and fee charges only. It may not be used for housing, health insurance, living expenses or food plans.

Application

The application deadline is April 1, 2015. Applications and all supporting documents must reach The New School by this date.
All applicants are required to apply online. The application, application fee, and most supporting materials are submitted through the online application.
Plan ahead to ensure sufficient time to prepare additional supporting materials such as official transcripts, test scores, or other requirements, as specified below.
Official transcripts and test scores can be sent directly to the admission office:
Office of Admission
79 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003

The New School Application Requires:

Completed online application
Application fee: a non-refundable $50 application fee, payable as part of the online application
Official transcripts: all applicants must submit official college transcripts from all institutions where they have received college credit
Applicants who would like to transfer academic credits earned at non-US institutions are required to have their transcript(s) evaluated by World Education Services (WES), or another member of the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES)
Transfer applicants who have completed fewer than 24 college credits must also submit high school transcripts
A certified English language translation must be provided for all official international transcripts that are not written in English
Read more on the admissions page of The New School for Public Engagement for specific requirements connected to the school and its programs.

Questions? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions HERE or email at finishattnsc@studentcompetitions.com.

Read the official website HERE.

The Reach Cambridge Scholarship Essay Competition

Posted on November 16, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 1 December 2014
Open to: international students aged 14-19 years old
Prizes: 100% of the program fee for a 3 week course and 100% of the program fee for 1 week Global Leaders course

Description

Reach Cambridge offer academic residential study programs in Cambridge. This year they are offering a Scholarship Essay Competition for Summer 2015, which is designed for academically excellent students who would otherwise not be able to attend their summer programs. The students need to write an essay answering the following question: “In an age of quick and easy global communication, what is the value of face-to-face interaction and learning with other school students from all over the world?”.

Through this Scholarship Essay Competition Reach Cambridge offers international high school students the opportunity to gain an invaluable academic experience in one of the top educational facilities in the world. Participants stay in the world-renowned Cambridge University, located just 50 miles north of London. As well as an unrivaled academic environment, students experience British culture in the stimulating and distinguished surroundings of the University City of Cambridge in the south-east of England. Reach Cambridge combines classes, lectures and workshops with a varied program of exciting activities and excursions across Britain.

Eligibility

The competition is open to international students between the ages of 14 and 19 (inclusive) in the year of the relevant program.

Prizes

First Prize

Three week scholarship (awarded to a maximum of 2 students): 100% of the program fee for either a 3 week July or a 3 week August course in 2015 at the Cambridge University.

Second Prize

One week scholarship (awarded to a maximum of 3 students): 100% of the program fee for the 1 week Global Leaders course in 2015 at the Cambridge University.

Application

In order to enter the competition you must set up a Reach Cambridge account HERE. During the application process you will need to upload your essay (no longer than 1000 words). Besides a letter of recommendation from a member of staff at your school must be sent to: scholarship@reachcambridge.com.

The deadline for applications is 1st of December 2014. Winners will be will be notified by 31st December 2014.

For further information please visit the official website.

White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Internship Program

Posted on November 16, 2014 by RedFoxx

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington, D.C., offers full-time internships during the spring, summer, and fall. Part-time applicants who can commit to at least 20 hours a week will be considered, although the Initiative prioritizes full-time applicants (32-40 hours a week).

The Initiative is responsible for the implementation of the President’s Executive Order 13515, dated October 14, 2009. Its purpose is to develop, monitor, and coordinate executive branch efforts to improve the quality of life of AAPIs through increased participation in federal programs. The Initiative is housed at the Department of Education but its scope is government-wide.

Interns at the Initiative are responsible for assisting the staff on a wide range of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) issues and priorities, including capacity-building, civil rights, data disaggregation, economic development, education, health, immigration, language access, and workforce diversity. In addition, interns will help write policy memos and proposals, draft blogs, assist with communications and social media, coordinate and staff events, and conduct outreach to national and local AAPI organizations and leaders.

Applicants for intern positions must be undergraduates or graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time. Ideally, the candidate will already be familiar with AAPI issues and have outstanding research, writing, communications, and computer skills.

How to Apply:*

If you are interested in applying, please send the following towhitehouseaapi@ed.gov:

Dates that you are available for the internship
Resume
A written statement that describes (1) an issue that affects the AAPI community on a national level, (2) a strategy that you would implement at the Initiative to address that issue, and (3) the organizations and/or federal agencies with whom you would collaborate and why. The statement should be no more than one page, single-spaced.

(*If not accepted to this program, your application may be passed onto other federal agencies for consideration.)

Deadlines:

November 16 for Spring session (Jan-May)*
March 27 for Summer session (May/June-Aug)
June 15 for Fall session (Aug-Dec)

(*Spring session applications by students on a quarter system will be considered on a rolling basis.)

All applicants must be:

At least 18 years of age
Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited academic institution
Authorized to work in the United States

Note: If the applicant is not authorized to work in the United States, the applicant may still be eligible for an internship if (1) the applicant holds a valid student visa (F-1 or M-1), (2) the applicant is enrolled in school in the United States, and (3) the applicant’s school provides documentation that the internship is required for educational purposes.

All internship positions at the Initiative are unpaid. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

White House Internship Program

The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The White House Internship Program’s mission is to make the “People’s House” accessible to future leaders from around the nation.

Agency Internships

Please visit the links below to access internship opportunities across the federal government. For more internship/employment information for students and/or recent graduates, be sure to visit www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads.

Office of Personnel Management Pathways Programs
The Pathways Programs offer clear paths to Federal internships for students from high school through post-graduate school and to careers for recent graduates, and provide meaningful training and career development opportunities for individuals who are at the beginning of their Federal service. As a student or recent graduate, you can begin your career in the Federal government by choosing the path that best describes you and where you are in your academics:

Internship Program

The Internship Program replaces the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). This Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service. Additional information about the Internship Program can be found at USAJOBS.

Recent Graduates Program

The Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion (except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their military service obligation, who will have up to six years after degree completion to apply). Successful applicants are placed in a dynamic, developmental program with the potential to lead to a civil service career in the Federal Government. The program lasts for 1 year (unless the training requirements of the position warrant a longer and more structured training program).

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program is a flagship leadership development program at the entry-level for advanced degree candidates. Created more than three decades ago, the Program attracts and selects from among the best candidates and is designed to develop a cadre of potential Federal Government leaders.

International Development Youth Forum 2015 in Tokyo, Japan

Posted on November 16, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 9 December 2014 at 23:50 Japan Time (GMT+9)
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 28 years old, from around the world
Venue: 1-8 March 2015, Tokyo, Japan

Description

International Development Youth Forum 2015 will be held in Tokyo, Japan from 1st of March to 8th of March 2015. Last year the organisers of International Development Youth Forum designed and shaped the tomorrow of international development with 38 youth chosen from approximately 900 youth in 100 countries and regions. This success has created the platform of next leaders in international development communities and disseminated their local -oriented and innovativ methods of development to the world.

Despite of the great success in 2014, International Development Youth Forum 2015 will easily go beyond that, thanks to the cooperation from academic community of development studies and various professionals in Japan.

Eligibility

Youth from around the world are eligible to apply, do not need an official English score to apply for IDYF.

Costs

Financial support available, If you need a financial support, please fill in the application. Participation fee includes housing and meals, but not transportation fee.

There is two kinds of scholarship for youth with high potential in developing countries;

Fully funded scholarship covering Participation fee & Flight expense
Exemption of Participation (NOT covering Flight expense).

Application

If you have any questions, check the FAQ section or write to: idyf2015.adm@gmail.com.

The official web-page.

Think-Eat-Save Student Challenge

Posted on October 21, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 16 November 2014
Open to: all students at the secondary and university levels from any school worldwide
Award: up to US$ 5,000

Description

Check out your pantry or your fridge and imagine just throwing away one third of all the food that is in there. Imagine throwing away one third of the food in your shopping cart after paying for it. Or picture all those lunch trays at your school and imagine one third of them being wasted. Food waste is a massive global problem that has negative humanitarian, environmental and financial implications and schools are a huge part of this story. For instance, in England, schools throw out some 123,000 tonnes of food a year, costing around £250 million a year. If you are an American student, you are responsible for 67 pounds of discarded lunch waste every school year.

Think-eat-save Student Challenge is calling all food waste warriors in high schools and universities worldwide to fight food waste and compete for thousands of dollars of prizes. Your task is to uncover how much food gets wasted in your schools, organize a team and take action to reduce food waste. Take action by launching a team project that will prevent or reduce food waste. Raise awareness among students and teachers to stop wasting food. Spread the word to all your friends on your social media networks. If they choose your project, your team or school will receive a cash prize to further support your initiative.

Eligibility

This competition is open to all students at the secondary and university levels from any school worldwide. To participate, students must undertake an activity or a project that will address any of the following:

Assess the level of food waste that is generated by the school and identify/understand the causes of this;
Generate an idea or ideas for eliminating or reducing food waste in their schools (for example, better planning, preparation, storage, consumption of the food in their cafeterias; recycling or redistribution of left-overs; etc.) and undertaking a project to implement at least one of these;
Raise awareness in their schools or communities on the issue of food waste and why it should be reduced and eventually eliminated.

Award

Three winning projects will be selected and will receive cash prizes as follow:

First place: US$ 5,000;
Second place: US$ 3,000;
Third place: US$ 2,000;

Application

You can start your application by registering on the official website by clicking the “dig in” option. Once you have undertaken your chosen project or activity, come back to your account and report on the results of your action for evaluation. The deadline to take the challenge is 16 November, 2014.

For more information please visit the official webpage.

Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp 2015

Posted on October 17, 2014 by RedFoxx

Deadline: 25 January 2015
Open to: participants between the ages of 14 and 26 years old from around the world
Venue: 26 Febr-2 Mar 2014, Singapore

Description

Distinguished Participants & Advisors,

We would like to extend our warmest welcome and invite you to be part of this annual gathering of student leaders around the world. It is our privilege to be hosting the Asian Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp (AYLTLC) 2015 for the 4th time here in Singapore.

AYLTLC aims to bring student leaders worldwide. Through the activities lined up, participants will be able to partake in cross cultural interaction and cooperation, and also gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the multiracial society here in Singapore.

The 2015 Organizing Commitee is working hard to ensure that the upcoming 2015 camp is a fun, empowering and enlightening experience for all participants. We always remind ourselves that we are hosting a camp with the brightest student talents who are indeed the leaders of tomorrow.

Once again, we look forward to meeting you at AYLTLC 2015.

Hope to meet you soon in our Island Home!

Eligibility

The AYLTLC Organizing Committee is inviting student leaders to participate in AYLTLC 2015. Applications are on individual basis, and the criteria of eligibility are described below.

The following are eligible to be a AYLTLC participant:

Students aged 14-26(at least 14 but not older than 26 of age at the time of AYLTLC 2015) from schools, colleges and universities around the world.
Students who are healthy, curious, aspirant and outgoing.
Students who love travelling and learning.

Applicants should also have the following skills and experience:

Be fluent in English speaking and writing.
Have the ability to communicate effectively and express themselves clearly.
Be comfortable in working in a cooperative manner.

If you are a Student(>26 years old)/Staff/Teacher/Lecturer/Professor from your institution, you may wish to apply AYLTLC 2015 as advisor.

Costs

Registration fee

SGD 80 – per participant/advisor

Program fee

SGD 880 per participant/advisor
Registration Fee: A registration fee of SGD80 is due with the initial application for the camp.
Program Fee: A fee of SGD880 will be charged as program fee. Participant/Advisor should only pay their program fee AFTER receiving the Letter of Acceptance.

It includes:

Reception in Airport
Camp Materials (Camp Handbook, Participant Name Tags and Certificates etc)
Hotel Reception
Venue for Opening Ceremony ,Closing Ceremony, Learning Sessions, Presentation Session
Travel Sessions Tickets
Transportation (For relevant Travel Sessions in Singapore)
4 nights’ accommodation (with Breakfast)
Welcome Luncheon (Opening Ceremony)
Tea Reception (Closing Ceremony)
Other Miscellaneous Services

Application

There are two ways for you to register:

You can register online through the online application system. The online application system will be activated after clicking the “Online Application”Button. (Only for participants to register)
You can find the application form HERE. Please submit your application form to register@ayltlc.com after completing it. (For both participants and advisors)

Please make sure to submit your form(s) and pay the registration fee before the deadline.

If you have any questions, write to: ps@ayltlc.com

The official web-page.

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.