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Apply to Travel Program

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the Sankofa Bridge Travel program. Please review the criteria for acceptance to the program before applying. If you have any questions, please visit the FAQs page.

 

*Applications received that do not fit all the criteria will not be considered.

Criteria for Acceptance

Applicant must:

  • be a resident of New York City or Westchester County

  • be between the age of 15-17 years old

  • reside in a household with a total income level of $55k or below 

  • have and maintain a B average or higher in school

  • have parent or guardian sign a school release form

  • obtain a reference letter from a teacher or community leader

  • write a 2-page essay about yourself and why you want to be in the program

  • have never traveled internationally

  • commit to volunteering at a nonprofit for a specified number of hours during the program

  • obtain signed approval from parents or a guardian to join the program

  • have parent or guardian sign a waiver of liability form

  • obtain medical clearance to travel internationally from a doctor

Before Filling Out the Application

Be sure to have the following before you start the application:

  1. Clear headshot photo 

  2. Proof of identity (driver's license, state identification, etc.)

  3. Two-page essay about yourself and why you want to be in the program

  4. Reference letter from a teacher or community leader

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