Native American Youth Challenge
http://www.whitehouse.gov/nativeamericans/take-native-american-youth-challenge
President Obama has challenged all to help win the future by out-educating, out-innovating, and out-building our competitors in the 21st century.
Are you doing extraordinary things to make a difference for your tribe, village or community? Take the Native American Youth Challenge. We want to hear your stories and a group of exceptional Native youth community leaders will be invited to the White House this fall in conjunction with the activities of Native American heritage month. We will also consider your stories of leadership and service as we feature individuals on the White House website. Tell us your story – everyone has a story to tell and a part to play.
Requirements:
- You must be aged 13-25
- Maximum of 250 words
- All submissions must be received by September 30, 2011
- Submissions may be about yourself or another leader in your community, however all submissions must be written by people age 25 or younger
- Any individuals invited to the White House will be responsible for obtaining their own travel and lodging
Your submissions should include a description of the leadership or community activity, the number of people involved or impacted, key examples of success, and barriers or challenges for the leadership efforts and how they were overcome.