AG DISCOVERY

• https://www.aphis.usda.gov/careers/students-grads/agdiscovery

CONCORDIA LANGUAGE VILLAGES

• https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/languages/chinese

• https://youtu.be/csVCgvFUiIs

CYBERCORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOR SERVICE

• https://sfs.opm.gov/Student/Information 

GLOBAL YOUTH INSTITUTE

• https://www.worldfoodprize.org/en/youth_programs/global_youth_institute/

NC A&T COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SUMMER PROGRAM

• https://www.ncat.edu/caes/future-students/summer-programs-for-high-school-students.php 

• https://www.ncat.edu/caes/agricultural-research/rap-program.php 

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM

• https://ncat.edu/academics/summer-sessions/summer-camps.php 

SLEEP FOR SUCCESS

• https://sleepeducation.org/get-involved/campaigns/high-school-video-contest/

THE NATIONAL SECURITY LANGUAGE INITIATIVE FOR YOUTH

• https://www.nsliforyouth.org/how-to-apply/timeline/    

SISTERS OF THE SKIES

•  https://sistersoftheskies.org/

STUDY ABROAD 4711

• https://studyabroad4711.com/ 

U.S. SENATE PAGE PROGRAM

• https://pageprogram.senate.gov/

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

• https://exchanges.state.gov 

VIRGINIA HOUSE AND SENATE PAGE PROGRAM

• https://capclass.virginiageneralassembly.gov/PagePrograms/PagePrograms.html 

• Note this program is best for freshmen as there is an age requirement that pages be no older than 14 years old when the legislative session starts 

WORLD FOOD PRIZE FOUNDATION

• https://www.worldfoodprize.org/en/youth_programs/world_food_prize_foundation_youth_institutes/wfpf_virtual_youth_institute/2025_virtual_youth_institutes/wfpf_virtual_youth_institute_may_27/

YES ABROAD

• https://www.yes-abroad.org/ 

YOUTH AMBASSADORS PROGRAM

•  https://www.worldlearning.org/program/youth-ambassadors-program/

United Nations Programs for High School Students

UNICEF Voices of Youth

• • A platform for young people to learn about global issues, share their opinions, and take action on topics like climate change, education, and equality.

  • Website: www.voicesofyouth.org

UN Youth Delegate Programme

• • Some countries allow young people to participate in UN General Assembly sessions as youth delegates. Check with your country’s UN mission to see if they offer this opportunity.

  • Website: www.un.org/youthenvoy/youth-delegate-programme

UN Academic Impact (UNAI) Student Challenges

• • Competitions and initiatives for students to engage with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  • Website: www.un.org/en/academic-impact

Model United Nations (MUN)

• • While not directly run by the UN, MUN is a popular simulation of UN proceedings where students learn about diplomacy, negotiation, and global issues. Many high schools and organizations host MUN conferences.

  • Website: www.unausa.org (United Nations Association of the USA)

UNESCO Youth Programs

1. • UNESCO offers opportunities for young people to engage in education, culture, and science initiatives. They also host events like the UNESCO Youth Forum.

   • Website: www.unesco.org

UNHCR Youth Initiative

1. • The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) encourages youth to take action on refugee issues through campaigns and educational resources.

   • Website: www.unhcr.org

UN Youth Envoy’s Office

1. • The UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth works to amplify youth voices and provides resources for young people to engage with the UN.

   • Website: www.un.org/youthenvoy

UNITED NATIONS SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

• https://unagb.org/model-un/vacation-institutes/ 

Other Large NGOs with Youth Programs

World Bank Youth Summit

1. • An annual event where young people discuss and propose solutions to global challenges.

   • Website: www.worldbank.org

Amnesty International Youth Programs

1. • Offers opportunities for young people to advocate for human rights and participate in global campaigns.

   • Website: www.amnesty.org

Red Cross Red Crescent Youth

1. • Focuses on humanitarian action, disaster preparedness, and community service.

   • Website: www.redcross.org

Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN)

1. • A network of young people working on biodiversity and environmental issues, often in collaboration with the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.

   • Website: www.gybn.org