Youth Ambassadors International Exchange Program
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
What is Youth Ambassadors International Exchange Program?
The Youth Ambassadors Program brings together high school students and adult mentors from countries across the Americas to increase leadership skills and prepare youth to make a difference in their communities.
Participants will engage in workshops, community service activities, team building exercises, meetings with community leaders, and live with local host families. Upon their return home, the students apply what they have learned to implement projects that serve needs in their communities.
Exchanges are primarily from Latin America and the Caribbean to the United States, but also include delegations from the United States to select countries.
Administration
Youth Ambassadors International Exchange Program is administered by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Program Requirements
All youth participants must:
- Be American high school students.
- Be 15-18 years old.
- Have at least one semester of school remaining after program participation.
Application Details
What is the application process for Youth Ambassadors International Exchange Program?
Please visit the State Department's Youth Ambassadors information page to find information about eligibility and the application process.