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2021 Youth Ambassadors Program

 
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2021 Youth Ambassadors Program
by Cammie Watson - Monday, 8 March 2021, 11:36 AM
 

A message to schools, from EducationUSA/Fulbright Canada student advising:

The 2021 Youth Ambassadors program is now open for applications! 

Digital Youth Ambassadors Program with Canada is a virtual leadership exchange program for Canadian youth ages 15-17 and adult educators. The program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, with funding provided by the U.S. Government. The program is administered by World Learning in partnership with Fulbright Canada, with programmatic support from the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa.

The program provides full scholarships for 13 students and 2 adult educators from Canada to take part in an eight-week digital program, exploring civic education, digital leadership, and community service through online tools and platforms. The time commitment is 6-8 hours per week, including live sessions, recorded modules, social time, and digital homestays.

Please see attached announcements in English and French. Forward to any student interested in implementing a community service project and adults who enjoy mentoring students.

Click here for more information about Youth Ambassadors and click here to Apply today! Applications are due April 7th.

Please email youthambassadors@worldlearning.org your inquiries and follow our Youth Ambassadors Facebook page for updates and student alum spotlights!

Jenika Heim

Adviser | EducationUSA
Fulbright Canada
350 Rue Albert St. Suite 2015
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1R 1A4

+1.613.688.5519    |   jheim@fulbright.ca    |   educationusacanada.ca