Enlight Environmental Youth Leadership Program

APPLICATION 2017

The Enlight Environmental Youth Leadership Program is an environmental studies program for high school students from the San Francisco Bay Area. In July 2017, the group will explore Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China while developing their global leadership skills around the topic of urban environmental sustainability.

Eligibility criteria

  • This program is designed for high school studentsfrom the San Francisco Bay Area. (We will consider exceptional applicants from other parts of the U.S. who have a strong demonstrated interest in the environment).
  • We prioritize sophomore and junior applicants, but will consider strong applications from freshmen and seniors.
  • Must have demonstrated interest in environmental issues through coursework or extra-curricular activities
  • Must have demonstrated flexibility, maturity, integrity, and open-mindedness

Participant Expectations:

•Obtain a passport (there will be scholarships available for students who need help with the passport fees)

•Complete all pre-departure readings and assignments

•Participate in the pre-departure orientation in San Francisco prior to the trip

•Complete all post-program follow-up activities, which may include a community service project and attending VIA’s annual high school youth leadership forum in December.

Scholarships

VIA is committed to a diverse cohort, and ensuring that international travel opportunities are accessible to students from all backgrounds, so we offer a significant number of need-based scholarships on a sliding scale, ranging from partial to full coverage of the program costs.

How to apply:

  • Complete the application, and submit along with a letter of recommendation, by the priority deadline - 5 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2017.
  • You may fill out the online application at [ or submit a paper application to Brooke Bryant at .
  • All materials must be submitted by the deadline.
  • Semi-finalists will be notified in February for in-person interviews.

Questions:

If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please contact VIAprogram staff at .

2017Enlight Environmental Youth Leadership Program Application

(Priority Deadline:February 15, 2017)

Personal information (please fill out your name exactly the way it will appear on your passport):
Full name (First/Middle/Last):
Date of Birth: / Gender:
Do you have a passport? Yes No
What languages do you speak?
Are you applying for a need-based scholarship to cover part or all of your costs? Yes No
Please provide your contact information:
Street Address:
City: / State: / Zip Code:
Home phone: / Student cell:
Email:
Parent/Guardian’s Name:
Parent/Guardian’s Cell: / Parent/Guardians’ Email:
School information:
School Name:
School Address:
Year in School: / Expected Date of Graduation: / GPA:
Other information:
Have you ever traveled abroad? Yes No
If yes, please list the dates, countries visited, and reason for travel:
Are you interested in learning more about the option of a week-long add-on to attend the China Youth Leadership Conference in Shanghai? Yes No
Short answers: Please answer the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly (there is no length minimum or maximum, but a good guideline is between 250-500 words).
1. Please describe why you are interested in EEYLP, what you hope to learn, and what you will contribute to the program if you are chosen.
2. Describe an environmental issue/problem that you are passionate about. What steps could you take as an individual to address this problem?
3. Tell us about a time you took an active leadership role – what strengths did you bring to the role? What aspects did you find challenging, and how did you overcome these challenges?
4. Talk about a stressful situation that you faced, and describe the strategies you used to deal with it.
5. Tell us something interesting or important about yourself that hasn’t been addressed in other questions.
6. Are there any other special considerations we should be aware of? (Please note that VIA encourages students with disabilities to apply, and we are committed to making accommodations for their needs.)

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