The U.S. Embassy will select five high school students. Youth participants must be between 15 and 17 years old on April 1, 2016. Preference will be given to participants who have not previously traveled to the U.S., especially on a U.S. government-sponsored program. Criteria for selection of all participants include leadership potential, a commitment to or interest in civic action, strong academic and social skills, and interest in community service. Participants must have strong English skills to participate in the program.