US Arctic Youth Ambassador Program is pleased to announce that they are recruiting for the 2017-2019 Cohort of US Arctic Youth Ambassadors!
The Arctic Youth Ambassadors collectively represent a diversity of Alaskan youth, including consideration for: geographic regions, cultural backgrounds and affiliations, gender, interests, skills and experiences, and organization connections. More about the program can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/arcticyouthambassadors/
and here: http://akgeo.org/youth-programs/arctic-youth-ambassadors/
There are three components to the application. Applications must include the following to be considered:
1. Recommendation from the nominator: https://goo.gl/forms/lR7RNcTX3GgZfz1D2
2. Commitment from a mentor: https://goo.gl/forms/jO9FRIwcYVtOFQF42
3. Student application: https://goo.gl/forms/nWMSSihMCvaZnToP2
A nominator should know the student very well and be able to speak to the student’s leadership abilities, strengths, and space for development and growth.
The mentor should be an individual that could be able to :
· Support the student in preparation for public speaking event;
· Help the student prepare and pack for conference/programs;
· Help the student host an exchange with their community;
· Help the student share their experiences with their school or community (e.g. through articles in the press, presentations at community events);
· Engaging the student in leadership opportunities in their local communities;
· Transporting students to and from airport.
It is possible for the nominator and mentor to be the same individual. If this is the case, they must fill out both forms.
The Online links above will also be available here: http://akgeo.org/youth-programs/arctic-youth-ambassadors/
An online application is preferred. A paper application is also attached to this email.
Criteria for eligible students:
· Must be an Alaskan Resident.
· Must be within the ages of 17-20
· Will have committed support of a mentor (may be a teacher, coach, counselor, relative, community leader, or other adult mentor)
· Show a high level of maturity, high potential in leadership, and would be successful working with peers from a wide diversity of backgrounds
· Demonstrate an interest in issues relevant to the changing arctic—these issues range from ecology, wildlife, and traditional knowledge to sustainable economic development, national and international policy, and health and wellbeing of arctic communities.
· Are willing and able to travel (with in-state travel expenses covered by the program and some flexibility to accommodate school schedules)
· Students who may not have had these types of opportunities in the past but would contribute and gain a great deal.
· A note about US Passports: Participating in the program may require a valid US Passport for International Travel, of which the participant is responsible for procuring.
The application process will open August 15th and close September 15th, 11:59pm Alaska Time. A review will begin September 15th 2017, and a Final Review will be completed in October 2017. Early applications are highly encouraged. If you have any questions or inquiries, please direct them to US Arctic Youth Ambassador Program Youth Programs Fellow:
Maka Monture
US Arctic Youth Ambassador Program
Anchorage, AK
Mmonture
Phone: 907-771-8490
The U.S. Arctic Youth Ambassador Program was created by the Alaska Region of the U.S. FIsh and WIldlife Service, the Department of State, and nonprofit partner Alaska Geographic in 2015 under the auspices of the U.S. Chairmanship of the Arctic COuncil. The partnership continues during the 2017-2019 U.S. Chairmanship of the Arctic Council’s Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna Working Group.
