BoldLeadersAmerican Youth Leadership Program in Kenya 2012 - A three week exchange with Kenya is open to high school students to explore the principles of leadership, civic education and community activism by exploring social, political, and economic issues fo food security in Kenya. Program is sponsored by US Dept. of State and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Students interested in developing leadership skills should apply. This is a full scholarship program. Applications and information at www.boldleaders.org. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Jan. 9, 2012.
Other Opportunities throughAmerican Youth Leadership Program (AYLP) are available for American high school students and educators to travel abroad on a three- to four-week-long exchange program to gain first-hand knowledge of foreign cultures and to collaborate on solving global issues. Several different organizations implement this program, and each has organized an academic and experiential e ducational exchange focused on dialogue and debate, leadership development, and community service. Programs are offered in countries such as Japan and China. Scholarships available. For more information http://exchanges.state.gov/youth/programs/ylp/current-youth-leaderships-programs.html
