The American Councils for International Education (ACIE) is pleased to introduce the Leadership Advancement Program (LEAP) for fifty Afghan youths aged 13 to 18 who have recently arrived in the United States (since August 2021). The LEAP program, funded by the US Department of State, provides a unique chance for Afghan children to improve their English language and critical thinking abilities, create leadership, and prepare for life in the United States.
From July 25th through August 12th, 2022, the three-week program will take place in a chosen location in the Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland metropolitan region.  The program will fully be supervised by American Council personnel.

LEAP Program Brief Details

Offered by: American Council for International Education (ACIE)
No. of Awards: 50
Eligible Nations: Afghan Youths recently arrived in U.S since August 2021
Deadline: June 22^nd, 2022
Host Country: United States of America
Duration of the Program: Three weeks
Program start date: 15^th, July 2022
Program End date: 12^th, August 2022

Benefits

• The LEAP program provides Afghan students with an unmatched chance to improve their English language and critical thinking abilities, create leadership, and prepare for life in the United States.

Who Can Apply?

To participate in the LEAP program, you must fulfill the following requirements:

• Applicants must be between the ages of 13 and 18.
• Candidates have to be arrived in the U.S. after August 2021.
• Afghan youth in the United States must have a high beginner or low intermediate level of English.
• They need to exhibit their identity (passport or Tazkera).
• Applicant must have parental permission to enroll in this three-week program.

Selection Criteria

Staff from the American Councils in Washington, DC will review your application. Shortlisted applicants will be informed by email and invited to a virtual interview beginning June 20th. After the interview, 50 participants and 10 alternates will be selected for the LEAP program in July.

Application process

To apply for this opportunity follow the below-listed instructions:

• Fill out the application form through apply now button below by giving your personal information in section 1.

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• Answer the three essay questions in section 2.

If you have any queries about this LEAP program, please do not hesitate to contact them through [email protected].

For more information regarding this three-weeks program kindly visit the American Council for International Education’s official webpage.

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