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The Smithsonian Latino Center's Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) is a national program for graduating high school seniors aimed at fostering the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and its resources. YAP is a college preparatory and leadership program encouraging participants to explore various academic and career opportunities through the lens of the Latino experience.
Up to 24 graduating high school seniors with an interest in and commitment to the arts, sciences, or humanities as it pertains to Latino communities and cultures will be selected to participate in an all-expenses paid interdisciplinary training seminar in Washington D.C. and a four-week internship in museums and cultural institutions across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including Smithsonian-affiliated organizations. Through the program, we empower Latino youth to develop leadership and academic skills and foster pride in their own cultural heritage.
Please read the 2012 Application Guidelines, the 2012 How to Apply Instructions, and YAP FAQs for more information. This program is made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.
"Ford invests in education as a pathway to driving dreams. For our fifth year, we are supporting the Young Ambassadors Program, which provides students a once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity through our nation's museum complex" said Joedis Avila, Community Outreach Manager, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Service.
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