USYC started in 2011 A.D. Formerly it was known as the Ambassador’s Youth Advisory Council.

Young, dynamic individuals between the ages of 20-30 years comprise the Council. As a member of the council, one will have access to a growing network of young change-makers in Nepal who are dedicated to improving their communities.

You can apply for small grants that can help you execute a civic engagement project in your community.

You are cordially invited to attend programs and events on a wide range of themes, including guest speakers, panel discussions, video conferences, training and other activities to strengthen your personal and professional growth.

Also, you will get the opportunity to connect directly with the US Embassy.

Applicants must be Nepalese citizens aged between 20 to 30 years old.

1. Nepalese citizens between the ages of 20-30.
2. Students, professionals, experts, opinion leaders, activists, and passionate individuals willing to make a difference.
3. Those that will commit to active engagement in the Council for the one-year duration of the batch. We understand that people have professional, academic, and personal commitments, the Council is supplementary to it, but will demand a degree of active engagement.
4. Encourages applicants from the LGBTQI+ community, Dalit, and religious and ethnic minority communities.

1. Young Professionals
2. Experts on different issues
3. Young Politicans
4. Students
5. Activists
6. Young change makers and leaders
7. Individuals from LGBTQI+ community
8. Individuals from Dalit, and religious and ethnic minority communities.

You can apply by filling up the application form. You can go through this Link: http://bit.ly/USYC2021-22.

The selection process will take place in two phases. The first phase is a general application process consisting of an application form while the second phase is a more advanced process. After closing the first phase of applications, U.S. Embassy and WIN will shortlist the best of the best candidates to go to the second phase. In the second phase, shortlisted applicants will be requested to provide additional information. Based on the information provided in the original application, and the additional information provided during the second phase, a selection panel will recommend top 50-55 applicants to be the members of the USYC for 2021-22 batch.

Youth Council members serve for one year.

After one year, members will formally end their commitment to the Youth Council and become the USYC Alumni. However, interested members who would like to continue their involvement with the council can continue engaging themselves in a number of opportunities.

Yes, council members are selected from all across Nepal.

Yes, we encourage members of all political parties to apply for the Youth Council.

We understand that most members are studying and/or working full time. Based on your schedule and interests, you can participate several hours per week, or just a few hours per month. Some of the programs are optional while some are mandatory to attend.

However, we encourage those applicants who can commit to the majority of the activities happening throughout the year.

As a council member, you have access to a growing network of young change-makers in Nepal from diverse fields and backgrounds who are committed to improve their communities. You can apply for embassy funding to complete a civic engagement project in your community. Additionally, you are invited to the U.S. Embassy programs, guest speakers, panel discussions, video conferences, and other activities on a wide variety of issues. You are also able to participate as a volunteer during the US embassy events.

No. We encourage potential members to apply regardless of English ability.

- Workshops/Conferences/Trainings
- Guest speakers session
- Retreats
- Civic Engagement Projects
- Social events
- Skill building programs
- Fun events
- Networking events
-Social exposure

Civic Engagement Projects, CEP's are the impactful ideas, campaigns or projects that are innovated by the USYC members and executed in diverse communities to produce significant impact.

Five to eight ideas are selected every year out of variety of project ideas proposed by the USYC members. The selected project ideas are known as the Civic Engagement Projects and are given small amount of seed money for the execution.

No. Council members do not get any financial benefits or stipends during the tenure.

Yes. However, the youth council expects to carry a year-long journey with the selected members.

The deadline for application is 21st September, 2021

The US Embassy's Public Affairs Section funds the council. It is currently managed by We Inspire Nepal (WIN) .

The result of the first phase will be announced by 28th October 2021.
The final result will be announced by or before 7th December 2021.