The Foreign Service Journal, July-August 2016

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | JULY-AUGUST 2016 45 National Security Language Institute for Youth Who: U.S. citizen high school students, age 15-18, with 2.5 GPA or above. What: Opportunities to study less commonly taught languages in immersion programs abroad. When/Where: Summer or Academic Year/Selected countries worldwide. How: Apply via www.nsliforyouth.org. Funding: Travel, lodging with host families and language studies are funded. Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for High School Students and Young Professionals, Germany Who: U.S. citizen, national and Legal Permanent Resident high school students (age 15-18), with GPA 3.0 or above; and U.S. citizens, nationals and Legal Permanent Residents (age 18-24) with some relevant experience in their career field (work, internship or volunteer). When: Academic Year/Germany. How: Apply via www.usagermanyscholarship.org/app (high school) and https://cbyx.info (young professional). Funding: Travel, lodging and academic studies are funded. American Youth Leadership Programs Who: U.S. citizen high school students, age 15-17, with at least one semester remaining upon return. Specific programs may be open only to students from a particular city, state or geographic region. What: Leadership training exchange program to gain firsthand knowledge of foreign cultures and examine globally significant issues. When/Where: Three to four weeks in summer/Worldwide. How: Apply to individual programs via exchanges.state.gov/ us/program/american-youth-leadership-program. Funding: Travel, lodging and program fees are funded. Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program Who: U.S. citizen high school students at time of application, age 15-18. What: Cultural exchange opportunities to enroll in local high schools and live with host families in selected countries. When/Where: Academic year/Selected countries worldwide. How: Apply via www.yes-abroad.org. Pathways Internships Who: U.S. citizen students or recent graduates age 16 and older. What: Paid internship opportunities to work in federal agencies* and explore federal careers while attending school with possible eligibility for conversion to permanent employment in the Civil Service. When/Where: Full-time and seasonal openings, announced on an ongoing basis/United States. How: Apply to individual vacancies via www.usajobs.gov/ StudentsAndGrads. U.S. Department of State Opportunities for Students FOCUS ON CAREER DIPLOMACY TODAY *Those interested in Pathways openings with the U.S. Department of State should have an account and resumé on www.usajobs.gov ; sign up for alerts using the “Keep Me Informed” feature on careers. state.gov, clicking the “Student Programs” box on the menu; and in most instances be prepared to apply within 24 hours of the vacancy announcement posting.