2027
applications
now OPEN

2027 program

Application Deadline: Sunday, June 28th at 11:59PM EST

  • Applicants must live in the greater NYC area and be able to commute to curriculum meetings held in Manhattan

  • Applicants must be a public or charter school student in 10th-12th grade during their year of application

  • Applicants must have a stable and passing Grade Point Average (GPA)

  • Applicants must attend all scheduled program events, including curriculum sessions hosted before the tour

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

HOW TO APPLY

Students can complete applications directly on the Kids N Culture website. There are three primary sections of the application which are outlined in more detail below. Please note that applications cannot be saved, so be sure to have all of your information ready before you submit.

STUDENT INFORMATION
Students will need to submit information including their legal name, address, birth date, high school information and contact details.

ESSAY QUESTIONS
Students will need to provide responses to the 6 essay questions provided below. Each question should be answered separately with a minimum of 200 words. Please write your responses in advance and copy and paste into the application once complete.
Be sure to answer each question entirely, and don't be afraid to have fun with these.

  1. Share with us a little about your own culture and upbringing. This doesn’t have to be limited by ethnicity or geography, but should give us insight into how you define the word “culture.” Tell us a story about your family that captures the heart of who you are.

  2. Tell us everywhere you have been before, both domestic and international. Where did you go, and for what purpose? What was your favorite part? If you have not traveled in the past, tell us about where you would like to explore? How do you explore the city? How do you feed your curiosity, even if you've never been on a plane?  

  3. We want to find explorers. Students who are curious about the world around them. What are some topics that spark your curiosity? What are some fun facts that relate to your interests and hobbies? What are you most excited or curious to learn about when it comes to our destination country? 

  4. How well are you at following directions and thinking quickly on your feet? How do you handle unexpected change or unpredictability? Can you give us an example that shows us how well you "roll with the punches?" 

  5. How do you picture the future version of yourself in your head? How do you think this experience will help shape who you want to become in the future? 

GUARDIAN CONSENT
A legal guardian must provide consent in order for you to apply to a Kids N Culture program. Have your guardian with you as you complete the application so they can provide contact information and a digital signature.

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