Designed to connect hundreds of young people across the United States with peers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, such as Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Palestinian Territories, and Yemen, The Experiment Digital Youth Leadership & Community Service prepares participants to be more civically engaged and lead change. This fully funded (free!) eight-week summer virtual experience teaches high school students to formulate and implement service projects in their local communities. This year’s exchange will take place from June 20 – August 14, 2022.
The Experiment Digital includes four online modules, each of which is two weeks long and includes a variety of activities, discussions, and tasks—some completed independently and others in a team, with “family”, or “neighborhood” groups. Modules cover Digital Citizenship, Leadership and Identity, Community Initiatives, and Project Action Planning.
Benefits
Students come away from the program with:
- An enhanced understanding and practice of leadership
- Increased involvement in civil society and volunteering
- Mutual understanding between youth from different cultures
- By participating in The Experiment Digital, students will receive a Certificate of Completion in leadership and global issues analysis, access to the U.S. Department of State’s International Exchange Alumni network, unique project funding opportunities up $500, and a $400 scholarship toward participation in one of The Experiment’s study abroad programs around the world.
Eligibilities
You are eligible to apply if you:
- Are between the ages of 14–19 years old
- Are currently enrolled in or have not yet completed high school
- Reside in the United States or the MENA region, including Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Palestinian Territories, and Yemen
- Have basic English language competency
- Have regular access to the Internet
- Can devote 4 hours each week to the program
APPLICATION PROCESS
They will begin reviewing applications after the final deadline.
Email info@experiment.org if you have any questions about the application process.
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