LatinSucess scholarships for BNC students

Latin
Success
Opening Doors To America
O c tobe r 2 0 1 1
3 0 S t u d e n t s . 3 0 D a y s
Leaders Of The Americas
Visit the United States.
A l l E x p e n s e s P a i d !
Open Call July 4-15, 2011
123 BNCs
19 Countries
30 Students
3 0 D a y s
3 U . S . C i t i e s
1 G o a l
The Experience of a Lifetime
The Leaders of the Americas Program is committed to connect, nurture and encourage young
generations to go beyond their dreams and reach unprecedented heights.
www.colombobucaramanga.edu.co | www.latinsuccess.org

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The goal of your Binational Center and LatinSuccess'
Advanced or completed studies at a Binational
Exchange Program: Leaders of the Americas is to bring,
Center or studying English major at university
yearly, 90 outstanding Latin American Students to the
(Must be BNC Certified).
United Students and send 90 outstanding US Students
Fluent in the English language.
to Latin America to form personal and professional links
Current outstanding senior student from a
between people, corporations and institutions in favor
university.
of the development of the American Continent. This
Never visited the United States.
program is designed to build stronger bonds between
Valid passport.
the United States and Latin America.
Leadership and volunteer work with the
community.
You could be a part of the first group of 30 to visit the
Essay explaining why you should be chosen.
U.S. under this program. Would you be interested? Well,
know this, my dear friend; you are one of the few who
Phase 1: Open Call
will have the opportunity to take advantage of such an
incredible opportunity. Candidates will have to pass a
You must complete a brief on-line questionnaire which
process of selection that starts with a quick "Open Call"
will be available from July 4 to July 15, 2011 or until we
application, followed by a more extensive questionnaire
reach 3,000 submissions at:
and finish with a live interview.
www.latinsuccess.org
For our pilot project we selected a journalism student
who performed an internship at the most prestigious
If you have any questions prior to submitting your
news entity in the world: CNN.
application you may contact the LatinSuccess team at
info@latinsuccess.org.
We will carefully select 30 Latin American students that
will experience a surreal visit to the United States for 30
Phase 2: Pre-Selection
days... ALL Expenses Paid!
Working together with your BNC we will select the
1. The objectives of the program are:
candidates who will complete a more detailed
Expose you to the American culture.
application form.
Visit sites of interest.
Interact with local families.

Phase 3: Final Selection

Visit universities and colleges.
Meet with other students and professors of
your interest.
From the Pre-Selected candidates we will choose the
Volunteer work in local communities.
final 30 students. Some candidates may require a live

interview (in English).
2. Participate in an intensive seminar for leadership and
personal growth, in order to:
The Visit:
Increase your level of leadership.
Develop your inner potential.
If selected, you will arrive in Atlanta, Georgia October 1,
Establish personal goals.
2011 and return home October 31st with new horizons,
Encourage teamwork.
knowledge, wisdom and the experience of a priceless,
unforgettable journey into a unique realm of personal
3. Exercise a short internship at a hosting U.S.
transformation; the ability to conquer anything.
Corporation, in a specialized department in your field of
study.
From your friends at your local BNC and LatinSuccess:
Eligibility Criteria
GOOD LUCK!
In order to be eligible, candidates must comply with the
following requisites:
You should already be a fan of your BNC on facebook.
If not, become a fan TODAY!
Between the ages of 20 and 23.
Must be a citizen of the country in which
For the most up-to-date information become our fan at:
he/she resides.
www.facebook.com/LatinSuccessFB

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