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CITIZEN EXCHANGES –
YOUTH PROGRAMS DIVISION
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American Serbia & Montenegro Youth Leadership
Exchange (A-SMYLE)
Program Description
The A-SMYLE program was established in 2005 to reach out to youth
and create stronger linkages between the United States and Serbia
and Montenegro. Students from Serbia and Montenegro, aged 15-17,
have the opportunity to explore youth leadership, civic responsibility,
community activism, democracy, and American society, as well as
educate Americans about their country and culture.
The program provides scholarships for 255 high school students
to spend up to one academic year in the United States, living with
American host families and attending high school. Students take
part in leadership development activities, civic education, and
community service during the U.S. program and participate in alumni
activities as they apply their experiences in the United States
to their lives at home. Funding is provided through the Support
for East European Democracy (SEED) Act.
Student Breakout By Year
Semester 2006 (January-June): 15 students
(12 students from Serbia, 3 students from Montenegro)
Academic year 2006-2007 (August-June): 95 students
(71 students from Serbia, 24 students from Montenegro)
Academic year 2007-2008 (August-June): 95 students
(71
students from Serbia, 24 students from Montenegro)
Academic year 2008-2009 (August-June): 50 students
(43 students from Serbia, 7 students from Montenegro)
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A-SMYLE 2006-2007 students at their mid-program orientation
in Iowa
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Contact Information
Youth Programs Division
U.S. Department of State SA-44
301 4th St SW Room 568
Washington D.C. 20547
tel: (202) 453-8158
fax: (202) 453-8169
e-mail: schulzaj@state.gov
contact: Amy Schulz
Grantee Organizations
A-SMYLE is administered by American
Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
In Serbia and Montenegro, American Councils is partnering with Fractal
NGO.
In the United States, American Councils is partnering with World
Link and the Council
on International Educational Exchange.
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