The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce
a call for applications to the 2017 South East Asia Youth Leadership
Program (SEAYLP) sponsored by the U.S. Embassy and the Bureau of
Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State. Each
year the application process is opened to youth from different regions
of Cambodia. This year, the application is open to secondary school
students and educators (teachers/community leaders) from Kampong Thom
Province only.
SEAYLP brings together high school students and adult mentors from
the ten ASEAN member countries for a three-week United States-based
exchange program focused on leadership and youth development. The
program explores shared challenges faced by the United States and ASEAN
member countries as viewed through the three pillars of the ASEAN
community: political and security cooperation, economic cooperation,
and socio-cultural cooperation and inclusion. Participants will develop
concrete skills in project development, communication, and leadership
while engaging in hands-on activities, workshops, seminars, and site
visits. Participants will also develop projects to address the needs of
their communities upon their return home. The program will take place
in April 2017 and will include site visits, workshops, homestays, and a
study tour.
For more information, please contact Mr. Mardi Sarim at SarimM@state.gov or 023-728-683.
Eligibility Criteria
For secondary school students who:
- Will be at least 15 years old and not more than 17 years old by April 1, 2017;
- Have leadership potential, a commitment to or interest in civic action, strong academic and social skills, and an interest in community service;
- Have strong English skills;
- Have permission from both parent(s)/guardian(s) and schools to participate in the entire program;
- Preference will be given to participants who have not previously traveled to the United States, especially on a U.S. government-sponsored program.
Click here (DOCX: 130 KB) to download the application for secondary school students.
For educators or community leaders who:
- Are willing to serve as mentors for the youth on this program;
- Teach at a secondary school or work with youth in a professional or volunteer capacity;
- Are well respected in the community;
- Have strong English language skills; and
- Intend to continue working with or for youth in their careers and have an interest in professional development.
Click here (DOCX: 129 KB) to download the application for adult applicants.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted by emailing your completed application to Mr. Mardi Sarim at SarimM@state.gov
by 5p.m. on December 23, 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for an interview. Please call 023-728-683 for questions
regarding the application and selection process.
Moreinfo: https://kh.usembassy.gov/seaylp-2017/