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2011 APPLICATION FORM
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Name
Last first nickname
STUDENT INFORMATION
Permanent address
Permanent telephone
Email
Date of birth Age male female
day/month/year
Place of birth Country of citizenship
city and country
Where did you first hear about the exchange program? (Please be as specific as possible.)
SCHOOL INFORMATION
School you currently attend School grade
Expected graduation date
School address
Principal’s name
Name
Last first nickname
Have you ever lived and/or studied anywhere outside of Algeria Yes / No
AAAAayour home country?
If yes, please provide a brief description including dates and location.
Countries Visited Travel Dates Travel purpose
MM/YY – MM/YY
LANGUAGES
How would you describe your English Skills?
Spoken: Excellent Good Fair
Written: Excellent Good Fair
Reading: Excellent Good Fair
List other languages besides your native language and English.
Language Number of years studied
Language Number of years studied
Language Number of years studied
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1. Why do you want to participate in the exchange program, and what will you contribute to the
program if you are chosen? (Please Type)
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2. How will your participation benefit your community? (Please Type)
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3. Describe the most interesting course you have taken.(Please Type)
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Extracurricular Activities: (if applicable)
Please list the clubs, organizations, sports, leisure activities, and community service you are involved
in.
Name of activity/ Organization Describe the activity and your Dates of involvement
role MM/YY – MM/YY
Name
Last first nickname
APPLICATION ESSAY
On a separate piece of paper, please respond to TWO of the following essay questions. You are
required to complete the application on the computer by typing on the space available
on the lat page.
1. Describe an individual that you greatly admire. Discuss the qualities that make this person so
exceptional.
2. Describe an ethical or cross-cultural conflict you have experienced and describe how you
resolved this situation.
3. Write a letter to your host family.
PARTICIPANT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN APPROVAL
I agree that all of the information in this application is true and I agree that if chosen to participate,
the applicant will participate in ALL program activities in the United States and Algeria, including the
pre-departure orientation and follow-on activities.
Applicant Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Date
CHECKLIST Complete application should include:
1. Application Form
2. 2 letters of recommendation
3. Photograph
4. Copy of first and second passport pages
Completed applications may be faxed, or e-mailed to:
Zahira Amarouche
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 021-69-12-00
Please make sure that your name is written on ALL pages of your application.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. Good luck!
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Last first nickname
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