Note: This is not a human rights oriented scholarship program, but it sounds like such a great opportunity, that I'd like to see the scholarships go to young people involved in the human rights movement.
12 Full AFS-USA Scholarships for
Summer Language Institute in Egypt
Seeking Teen Scholars to Live in Cairo & Learn Arabic
We are writing to inform you of some very exciting news! AFS has been asked to
offer an extraordinary exchange experience in Egypt to American teenagers. After
hosting Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Scholars from Egypt, who introduced
Americans to their language and culture, U.S. students will now have a chance to
experience "real" life in Egypt and begin learning the Arabic language.
This summer, 12 high school students will be selected to live with an Egyptian
family in Cairo and learn all about their culture and customs. They will
participate in an intensive Arabic language program from June 28 to August 17,
2006. Along their journey, our YES Program Returnees will be their guides,
accompanied by AFS Egypt Staff and a US-based program leader.
Applicant Eligibility Requirements
. 15-18 year old male or female
. eager to learn Arabic and continue their language study upon return to the US
. academic achievement--3.0GPA or above
. outstanding representative of the US
. able to meet cross cultural challenges with maturity, respect, and humor
. prepared to share their own culture with their Egyptian hosts
While AFS's normal recruitment period has passed, we are asking for your help
with finding outstanding young people, ready to embrace this opportunity. To
submit a nomination, please download and complete the following form:
http://www.cooleremail.net/users/afsdevelop/library52.doc and send it to Karissa
Cain in the AFS Admissions Center either by fax: 503.419.9628, or by email at
karissa.cain@afs.org by April 28, 2006 - application deadline May 19, 2006.
We do welcome your questions about this scholarship opportunity, so please feel
free to contact Karissa Cain at 1.800.AFS.INFO ext 1546.
Domestic airfare, cost of travel documents, and spending money are not included
in this special scholarship. However all other program costs, including
international airfare, secondary medical coverage, orientation and on-program
expenses, are included. The normal AFS application fee of $75 will apply.
While in Egypt, the students will be briefed by officials from the U.S. Embassy
in Cairo. Students will receive a thorough orientation program, both prior to
departure and upon arrival in Egypt, as well as a debriefing at the close of the
program. Alongside an intensive language program, students will have
opportunities to interact with Egyptian parliamentarians, educators, and
leaders. Excursions to Alexandria, the pyramids of Giza and other important
historical sites, will help bring Egypt into its extraordinary historical
perspective.
Give a student in your area an opportunity of a lifetime by sharing this
information with them. We look forward to another successful AFS program being
offered and making a world of difference for our participants.
Sincerely,
Margaret Hunt
Vice President
AFS Intercultural Programs/USA
ofadahunsi@afs.org • AFS-USA Inc.