Application Process
Qualified applicant must submit the following items to create a completed application package on or before February 28, 2025:
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Current color photographs
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Typed AILI Application
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Medical Information
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Applicant Agreement Form
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Parent Release Form
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Blog/Photo Waiver
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Two Letters of Recommendation
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Project about a country or culture that is of interest
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Host family letter written in English with four photos
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Copy of current passport (if you have one)
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Host Family application
APPLICATION DEADLINE
February 28, 2025
What Is Included?
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Round-trip flight and airport transfer to homestay community.
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3 week stay with a volunteer host family or camp.
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3 meals a day provided in the home. If you choose to eat away
from the home you must purchase your own meals.
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Travel Insurance
What Is the Selection Process?
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Qualified candidates will be selected after the AILI board reviews the application packages and will be invited for an interview March 3rd or 4th, 2025. Applicants must be available during their scheduled interview time slot. Final selection will be based on the application package and interview as a whole.
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The scholarship recipients will be selected and announced on March 7th, 2025. Dates will vary for the cultural homestay travel between June 15th and August 15th depending upon destination and availability.
What Expenses Will Recipients Incur?
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Visa costs if necessary
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Personal expenses (souvenirs etc.)
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Passport
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UM Fees if applicable