The Youth Ambassadors Program is an official initiative of the US Department of State and, in Brazil, it is coordinated by the US Embassy and Consulates.
THE PROGRAM
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The program is very competitive and receives applications from all over Brazil. Those selected travel to ashort-term program in the United States.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
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The program targets Brazilian public high school students who stand out in their respective communities for their positive attitude, good academic performance, knowledge of the English language, leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit.
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SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
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In Brazil, the program is implemented in partnership with the National Council of State Education Secretariats (CONSED) and a network of binational centers, as well as private sector companies that believe in Brazilian youth and support this important exchange program.
PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
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The partner institutions of the Young Ambassadors Program include state departments of education and a wide network of binational centers throughout Brazil, which actively participate in the selection process of Young Ambassadors, applying tests, interviewing candidates, etc...
Since 2007, when the 5th edition of the Young Ambassadors Program was launched in the state of Acre, in partnership with the State Department of Education, Culture and Sports, 18 students from the state public school system have already been selected and traveled to the United States, with all expenses paid by the American Embassy in Brazil.
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1 - 2007-Joanderson Silveira
José Rodrigues Leite
2 - 2008 -havner
Kairala School José Kairala
3 - 2009 -Diana Ketlem
José Ribamar Batista School
4 - 2010 -Felipe Storch
Escola Lourival Sombra
5 - 2011 -Denis Tavares
Escola Lourival Sombra
6 - 2012 -Glaucia
José Rodrigues Leite School
7 - 2013 -Alessandro da Silva
Armando Nogueira School
8 - 2014 -Katrinny Mota
Armando Nogueira School
9 - 2015 -Luis Fernando
Escola Dom Henrique Ruth
10 - 2016 -Eduardo Menezes
Escola Dom Henrique Ruth
11 - 2017 -Sarah Evellyn
José Rodrigues Leite School
12 - 2018 -Jessica Cavalcante
José Rodrigues Leite School
13 - 2019 -Gabriela
College of Application
14 - 2020 -Ana Carla Escobar
José Rodrigues Leite
15 - 2021 -Christian Jucá
Barão do Rio Branco State College
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16 - 2022 -Ashley Marques
John Calvin College
17 - 2022 -Patricia Nascimento
Joao Batista Aguiar School
18 - 2023 -Jeferson Nascimento
Ester Maia de Oliveira Teacher School
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE PROGRAM'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE