2019 KI-USA Climber Application

SELECTION CRITERIA

-Must be between the ages of 18 years and 25 to apply

-Must be a NYC Metro resident (current out of state college students welcome to apply)

-Must be available for an in-person meetings with KI-USA board

-Must be available to travel internationally from July 20, 2024 to August 10th, 2024

-Attendance at periodic meetings is mandatory unless an emergency arises

-Applicants must have a current passport or be able to get one in the next few months

-No high school diploma or college degree required

Incomplete applications will not be considered

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Youth Climbers are chosen on their own merits based upon the information completed in the application.

-Submit application online

-Short Answer Essays instructions:
(a) At least 250 words per question.

*You will be asked to upload 2 reference letters* (optional)

NOTIFICATIONS
Letters notifying the applicants of the selection committee results will be emailed mid-October. All candidate selections subject to the medical exam from The Floating Hospital.

If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact our Junior Board Member, Luany Viera at luany@kiusa.org.
2024 KI-USA Climber Application
Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Gender*

MaleFemale
Name of Parent/Caregiver 1*

First NameLast Name

Areas of Interest
You can upload a resume if it contains answers to all questions below.

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Hobbies and Sports Activities (Include Years Involved if Applicable)
Extra Curricular Activities, (Include Years Involved if Applicable):
Community/Volunteer activities (Include Years Involved if Applicable):If not involved in any activities, please tell us why you have not.
Awards
Work Experience

Short Answer Essays
We are looking for candidates that will commit to a 3-week program that will challenge both mental and physical strength. Using Mt. Kilimanjaro and the experience that KI-USA will co-create with partners, we hope to support selected candidates with unlocking the skills, wisdom, and grit already in them - the qualities that make them equipped to be the change they want to see in their lives and communities. This journey up the tallest mountain on the African continent will be about perseverance, it will be about self-discovery but, most importantly, it will be about exposure to people and possibilities that may not otherwise be accessible. Please answer all questions in the space provided below.

-REMEMBER, YOU MUST ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS WITH AT LEAST 250 WORDS.
How did you hear about Kilimanjaro Initiative USA?*
Why would you like to join the Kilimanjaro Initiative? What benefits do you hope to gain and what contributions can you make to the program?*

250 words min.0/500
How do you personally define leadership, or what characteristics or qualities do you believe positive leaders need to possess? Additionally, what leadership traits do you need to develop and why?*

250 words min.0/500
What are some of the most important issues/problems that you face today? *

250 words min.0/500
What are some of the issues/problems in your community that you would like to change?*

250 words min.0/500
Give us an example when your will has been tested? A challenge you’ve overcome.*

250 words min.0/500
What are two qualities you would use to describe yourself? Why? *

250 words min.0/500
Give us an example of a time you had to choose between giving up and overcoming your fears? Which did you choose? Why? Any regrets?*

250 words min.0/500

Strengths you will bring during training
Before the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, you will experience a two-week training with staff from Kenya. This training is to prepare you for the mountain. It is an essential part of the program and non-negotiable. Below are some of the things you might experience during the training. We want to know what strengths you will bring to support yourself and peers through the process.

What strengths will you bring to handle:
Camping outside for at least 4 days*
Walking by live animals: cows, goats, dogs, etc.*
Hiking for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).*
Not having access to showers or baths for long periods of time (up to 7 days).*
Not having access to your electronic devices during the training (up to 14 days).*
Feeling homesick.*
What skills can you bring to your team during training?*

Reference Letters
Please upload two reference letters speaking to why you are a good candidate for this program.
Reference 1

First NameLast Name
Reference Letter 1

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Reference 2

First NameLast Name
Reference Letter 2

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Commitment
If selected, you will be expected to attend meetings and events to provide the necessary equipment, receive vaccinations, get medical exams, apply for travel visas and attend various promotional and fundraising events before and following the climb.

Possible events include:
- At least two meetings in October.
- One fundraiser in January.
- A follow-up video interview 3 months after your experience.
Will you be able to fulfill this commitment?

YesNo

Attendance and Behavior Agreement
- I agree to uphold a moral obligation to KI to behave in a manner that is professional and appropriate.
- I understand that I will be removed from the program if I participate in anything that is illegal and/or morally questionable, including embarrassing myself, my family, my school, or KI
- I understand I may be removed from the KI program for defiance, disrespect, poor attitude or refusing to participate in scheduled activities.
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2024 KI-USA Climber Application

Areas of Interest

Short Answer Essays

Strengths you will bring during training

Reference Letters

Commitment

Attendance and Behavior Agreement