Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP)
PAYLP brings students (ages 15-17) from across Africa, often accompanied by adult mentors, to the United States. The program strengthens the students’ understanding of civic rights and responsibilities, respect for diversity, and the importance of community engagement. It includes a series of workshops on social entrepreneurship and two weeks of living with American host families. Average number of participants per year: 4 students and 1 mentor/teacher. Selection: recruitment targets one region per year on a rotating basis, but anyone can apply through the open competition process – written application and interview. Program duration: 3 weeks. Application period: October-December. Program dates: July-August. For more information about how to apply, click here. Select the form that applies to you here – PAYLP application or
PAYLP-English-Application-Adult.