The search for the fourth batch of delegates for the Filipino American Youth Leadership Program (FYLPro) is still on!
The FYLPro is a project by Philippine Ambassador to the United Sates Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. to reach out to the youth, tap their talents and skills, and sharpen their potential as future leaders, movers and shakers of the Filipino American community.
FYLPro will be held on July 2-9, 2015. All Filipino Americans who meet the following criteria are highly encouraged to join:
- Must be between 25 – 40 years old by July 2, 2015;
- Ready and capable to travel to the Philippines by that date (i.e. have a valid passport for international travel), and to participate both in the Ambassadors, Consuls General, and Tourism Directors Tour (July 6-9, 2015) and the FYLPro;
- Have demonstrated leadership skills within their school, community, workplace or other areas of involvement; and
- Have demonstrated involvement in the Filipino American community, or in issues and/or activities that align with the interests and issues of the Filipino American community or the Philippines.
Application forms as well as the list of requirements may be downloaded from www.fylpro.com. Forms must be submitted to the Philippine Embassy or Consulate General that has jurisdiction in your place of residence.
For applicants from the Bay Area, Northern California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington State, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana and Alaska please submit your applications to sanfrancisco.pcg@dfa.gov.ph or cultural@philippinessanfrancisco.org.
The deadline for submission of applications is on March 30, 2015. Selections will be announced on April 30, 2015.