Maltese youths aged between 16 and 18 are invited by the US Embassy to apply for the 2016 Benjamin Franklin Trans­atlantic Fellowship.

Successful applicants will participate in intensive workshops during three to four weeks this summer that will focus on common challenges youths on both sides of the Atlantic will face in the 21st century. About 45 Europeans and 10 Americans are expected to take part in this year’s programme. The US Embassy will fully fund the participation of the Maltese youth.

The purpose of the initiative is to foster relationships among young Europeans and Americans, to promote freedom globally and advance shared values. It is named after American statesman and diplomat Benjamin Franklin.

For details e-mail usembmalta@state.gov. The deadline for applications is March 4.

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