Sample calendar
This calendar is provided as an example of the time demands of the Algerian Youth Leadership Program. Participants will be expected to attend ALL program activities unless previously excused by the program staff. Please note that the Sierra Nevada Journeys and Washington D.C. portions of the program are overnight experiences and that participants are expected to travel and stay with the group. This is a sample calendar and events and dates are subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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American youth applicants
The application for American youth for the Youth Leadership Program with Algeria will close on March 17, 2024.
Youths who are eligible to apply must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and reside in the United States;
- Be a high school freshman, sophomore, or junior;
- Be 15, 16 or 17 years old on the program start date of July 1, 2024;
- Be able to work cooperatively in a team setting and appreciate the opinions of others;
- Be interested in program themes of social entrepreneurship, leadership or project development and have good academic performance;
- Be able to commit to implementing a post-program community-based project;
- Have sufficient proficiency in English to participate fully in all exchange activities; and
- Have permission from parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to participate in the entire program.
We encourage people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds to apply. Opportunities are open to people regardless of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Algerian youth applicants
The application will be open from September 21 to October 21, 2023.
Youths who are eligible to apply must:
- Be a legal citizen of Algeria;
- Be 15, 16 or 17 years old on the program start date of June 30, 2024;
- Have at least one year of high school remaining after the program. If you are selected as a semifinalist, you will be required to submit an original high school transcript and a school certificate to verify that you have at least one year of high school remaining;
- Have sufficient proficiency in English to understand academic discussions and everyday social interactions;
- Have demonstrated leadership in their schools and/or communities;
- Have an interest in the program themes of social entrepreneurship, leadership and project development and have good academic performance;
- Have permission from parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to participate in the entire program.
The Algerian Youth application is currently closed.
Algerian adult applicants
The application will be open from September 21 to October 21, 2023.
Adults who are eligible to apply must:
- Be legal citizens of Algeria;
- Work actively mentoring youth in their professional or volunteer activities;
- Be community leaders;
- Have excellent English;
- Be committed to working with the Youth Leadership Program participants after their return from the United States to assist in the implementation of community projects;
- Have travel experience outside of their home state or province (international travel experience is not required staff will travel with you to the U.S.); and
- Be committed to the goals and ideals of the program, including civic leadership, diversity and fostering regional and global interactions.
The Algerian Adult application is currently closed.
Host a two-week Youth Leadership Program with Algeria participants
Bring Algeria to your home for two weeks while you get to know one or two of the outstanding youth participants from the Youth Leadership Program with Algeria. You do not have to have a child participating in the program to host—in fact, you can host without having children in your home at all! This is a great short-term way to learn about different cultures and connect with young leaders!
Hosting for the Youth Leadership Program with Algeria is scheduled to take place July 6-20, 2024.