Calling High School Students- American-Iraqi Climate Change & Health Teams Addressing Climate Change Project

Trainings Calling High School Students- American-Iraqi Climate Change & Health Teams Addressing Climate Change Project

Deadline: 30 May 2022

Boost your skills, work across cultures, and support climate change and its health impact through a fully funded program provided by the United States Embassy in Iraq.

American-Iraqi Climate Change and Health Teams will engage 128 US high school students from throughout the US to work with 128 Iraqi high school students guided by university student mentors from Boston University, Salahaddin University, among other universities and colleges.

Students will form teams to work on meaningful projects related to climate change and its effects on human health, while developing 21st skills and global citizen leadership.  The program will require 4-6 contact hours per week over 6 weeks and 1-2 hours of orientation over a preparation week. Students will receive a $20 honorarium and Certificate of Global Citizen Leadership.

Be a Part of the Team

  • 128 High Schools Students from Diverse Communities in the US
  • 128 High School Students from Diverse Communities in Iraq
  • 32 University Students from the US (as Team Captains)
  • 32 University Students from Iraq (as Team Captains)

Upon Completion

  • Receive a Certificate of Global Citizen Leadership.
  • Opportunity to join United Planet Alumni.

Benefits & Learning Outcomes

  • Boost your skills and competencies, such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, cross-cultural communication and more, for academic and career success.
  • Support climate change and its health impacts through developing meaningful projects.
  • Work across diverse cultures to bring about positive change and build collaboration.

Application Requirements

This program is fully funded by the United States State Department. All high school rising juniors and seniors, as well as graduating seniors, are eligible to participate.

Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis until May 30th. Limited spots available!

How to Apply?

A Few Facts Before You begin the Application

  • Fully-Funded by The U.S. State Department
  • Competitive application.
  • Acceptance is based on the quality of your answers to short questions.
  • 7-Week Program.
  • Orientations begin June 24, 2022.
  • Program starts the week of July 5th and goes through August 19th.
  • 4-6 hours per week of activity.
  • Rolling admissions.
  • Limited spots available.

Please find Online Application form HERE

For questions please, contact Professor Donna Lubrano, Program Director, at [email protected] or  call 617-543-6066.

 

 

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