The Smithsonian Latino Center’s Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) is a nationally recognized program for graduating high school seniors that fosters the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and its resources.
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EXTENDED DEADLINE: April 15, 2016
Young Ambassadors in Your Community
The Young Ambassadors Program and its Alumni Network implement the Alcancemos community outreach events that include mentor days at local high schools and summer library reading days, which aim to foster Latino success in K-12 and higher education by establishing community near-peer mentors and role models discussing educational opportunities.
Upcoming Alcancemos Community Engagement
Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Houston Hispanic Forum's 30th Annual Career and Education Day at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
YAP in the Media
Flickr: Young Ambassadors Program Alumni Network
Jazmin Chavez participates in the 2015 Young Ambassadors Program, Falls Church News Press Online
Jorge Palacios, 2015 Young Ambassador Reflects on his SAMA internship, Rivard Report
Gabe Reyes at the Explora in Albuquerque speaks about his experience, 2 KASA FOX
Nicolas Orozco Valdivia, 2013 Young Ambassador discusses the YAP program impact, CBS 2 Los Angeles
Press Release
Click here for the 2015 Young Ambassadors Press Release
Click here for the 2015 Young Ambassadors Press Release
“The mission of the alumni network is a necessity and vital to the production of successful Latino professionals. Thank you for helping me become that- not only my dream but my parent’s dream”
–2008 Young Ambassador
