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with South America
The Youth Ambassadors Program with South America is a three-week youth leadership exchange
program of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by
Amizade Global Service-Learning and Awamaki. Do NOT contact the U.S. embassy with questions.
The YAPSA program will send 20 Peruvian and Bolivian PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
For Peruvian Students, applicants must...
teenagers as well as 4 adult mentors to the United States from
Be at least 15 years old and not more than 17 years old at the
October 16-November 11, 2016. The program aims to engage
time of the exchange;
young adults in Peru and Bolivia, who have a strong sense of Have intermediate to advanced English ability;
civic responsibility, a commitment to community development, Have permission from either both parents or legal guardian to
an awareness of current & global issues, strong inter- personal participate in the three-week program in the United States; and
leadership skills, willingness to foster relationships among Citizenship and current residency in Peru (applicants
youth from different ethnic, religious, and national groups with dual U.S. citizenship will not be considered).
in Peru and Bolivia and to promote mutual understanding, Commitment to implement a project in their community
respect and collaboration between the United States and South after returning from the exchange
America. Participants will be required to implement follow-un Have permission to miss approx. one month of school
activities upon their return home that will help them to stay
For Peruvian Adult Mentor, applicants must...
in touch with each other, reflect on their experiences and Be active in working with teenagers in either a high school or
integrate that learning into their day-to-day lives at home. An community setting;
important goal of the program is that the student leaders, now Be willing to spend 3 weeks in the United States living with
empowered, will train other student leaders through student- Bolivian and Peruvian teenagers;
led community-oriented service projects. Be willing and able to meet periodically with selected students
What is covered?
from their city/region during 2016-2017 to support and monitor
There is no application fee for applicants. The US Government will pay for their follow-up work;
transportation to and from the United States, orientations, program and Be proficient in English;
visa fees and administration, site visits and seminars, lodging and meals, Hold citizenship and current residency in Peru (applicants with
some cultural activities, educational materials, accident and sickness dual U.S. citizenship will not be considered).
insurance, and a modest amount of pocket money. Participants will stay
with volunteer host families and in conference centers.
To apply for the Youth Ambassadors Program with Bolivia & Peru visit:
Participants are responsible for expenses related to the application pro-
www.awamaki.org/apply and follow the instructions
cess (copying, mailing, photographs, etc.), passport fees, and spending
money for souvenirs and other items in the United States. All additional questions should be emailed to: Laurab@awamaki.org
All applications MUST be sent electronically. Please read all instructions carefully before applying. Do NOT contact the U.S. Embassy

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28th, 2016