Program Description: Secondary school students and educators from Thailand are invited to
apply for participation in the Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program. The program will
employ a highly interactive approach both in workshops and in a range of public and
community settings. Through engagement in the activities of U.S. high schools, community
organizations, youth groups, and community leaders in each location, the student and adult
participants study challenges facing the U.S. and ASEAN in the 21st century.
The program will be intensive, academic, and highly interactive. The program sponsors seek
energetic applicants who are ready to develop their skills in order to be effective leaders in
their schools and communities.
Secondary school students who may apply are those who:
Will be at least 15 years old and not more than 17 years old by April 5, 2016.
Have a high school graduation year of 2016 or later
Have strong English skills
Have permission from both parent(s)/guardian(s) and schools to participate in the
entire program.
Instructions for completing this application: Please fill out the application as completely as
possible, in English. The information you provide on this application will provide the basis for
selecting semi-finalists for this program. Answer the questions carefully and completely.
Applications should be submitted to BangkokPD@state.gov. Questions regarding the
application and selection process should be addressed to Bang