US Dept of State Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program for high school students and adult mentors is now open
The Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) is a three-week exchange program in the United States for high school students and adult mentors. The program focuses on civic education, community service, entrepreneurship, and youth leadership development.
During the exchange, participants stay with host families and take part in leadership and civic education workshops, community service activities, visits to local schools and community organizations, project planning and development, and local cultural activities with American peers. They also create action plans to implement community service projects in their home communities.
Eligibility
- To be eligible for the program, applicants must be citizens or legal residents of South Africa, between 15 and 18 years old by [April 6, 2024],
- Be able to attend at least one additional semester of high school in their home community.
- They should also have proficiency in English (Anglophone program) or French (Francophone program), demonstrate good academic performance, an interest in community service and volunteer activities, leadership potential, good communication skills, and a positive attitude.
- Additionally, they should be able to work well in a team and respect the opinions of others. Permission from parent(s) or legal guardian(s) is also required.
Application Procedure
- The application deadline is [January 05, 2024],
- Applications should be submitted to [[email protected]].
- For any questions, applicants can reach out to the same email address. APPLY Now
- To apply for the US Dept of State Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program 2024 and for details visit the Official Website
