YOUTH AMBASSADORS PROGRAM WITH CANADA
United States
Department of State
Center for the Study of
Canada, SUNY Plattsburgh
Youth Ambassadors Program
Fulbright Canada
THREE WEEK EXCHANGE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Program Themes
Civic Education
Community Service
Youth Leadership
Social Inclusion
The United States
Embassy Ottawa
Canadian Citizens apply now! Deadline is March 30, 2015.
Exchange Locations
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Plattsburgh, New York, United States
- New York City, New York, United States
- Washington, D.C., United States
Dates
July 20 to August 9, 2015
Costs
No application fee
Travel, meal, and accommodation costs associated with
participation from July 20 to August 9 are covered by
the Youth Ambassadors Program.
Health care benefits with limitations provided in USA
Participants are responsible for personal spending money
Youth Applicants
- 15 to 18 years old with at least 4 months of high school or CEGEP remaining
- Demonstrated interest in the United States
- Commitment to implement community service project
Adult Mentor Applicants
Demonstrated commitment to supporting youth
Interest in a continued mentorship role
Preference will be given to Applicants
- With relatively little US experience
- Who are new Canadians
- Who are First Nations, Inuit, or Métis persons, and/or
- Who reflect the geographic, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity which is Canada
