American Youth Leadership Program with Samoa

What are the criteria for selection?

Participants will be selected upon the following criteria:

• Personal leadership skills
• Involvement in the community as demonstrated through community service activities
• Academic and social skills
• Openness and flexibility
• Work cooperatively in a diverse groups
• Interest in learning about cultural differences and global issues
• Interest in learning about nutrition and food security issues common to the Western U.S. and Samoa

Additional Consideration for Selection

 
Youth applicants need to…. 

• Submit a complete application no later than April 1, 2013
• Have an interest in nutrition and food security issues
• Have an interest in learning about Samoan history and culture
• Participate in a web based interview (upon selection as finalist)
• Be eligible and secure a U.S. passport

Adult applicants need to… 

• Submit a complete application no later than April 1, 2013
• Have an interest in nutrition and food security issues
• Have an interest in learning about Samoan history and culture
• Participate in a web based interview (upon selection as finalist)
• Ongoing involvement with youth in formal or non-formal education
• Plan on remaining in a position to influence young leaders
• Be eligible and secure a U.S. passport

APPLICATIONS