About the Honduras Youth Institute
The Honduras Youth Institute is a transformative experience where high school students engage with local leaders and agriculture experts on critical global challenges, participate in hands-on activities and explore meaningful ways to make a difference in Honduras and around the world.
The Honduras Youth Institute is hosted by Zamorano University in partnership with the Alison Bixby Stone High School.
Date: April 23, 2025
Venue: Zamorano University
Registration Deadline: March 10, 2025
How to participate
Global Challenge Paper: To participate in the Honduras Youth Institute, high school students research an issue related to food security and write a paper under the supervision of a teacher or mentor.
Cost: There is no registration cost to participate in the Institute.
Eligibility: Ninth through twelfth grade students are eligible to participate in the Honduras Youth Institute.
Global Challenge Instructions Sample Student Paper
Benefits of participating
Students who participate in the Honduras Youth Institute earn recognition as a Borlaug Scholar and become eligible to be invited as a student delegate to attend the Global Youth Institute in Des Moines, Iowa. Participating high school students have the opportunity to:
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Present research and recommendations on ways to solve key global challenges in a short speech and small group discussions with leading agriculture experts;
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Connect with other student leaders from across Honduras to share ideas, identify solutions to these problems and build lasting friendships;
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Explore the issues, current research and opportunities to make a difference with organizations based in Honduras; and
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Interact with global leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in Honduras working to improve food security around the world.
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Papers will be evaluated by the World Food Prize Board of Reviewers. Reviewers provide feedback to each student who participates in the Youth Institute.
For any questions about the Honduras Youth Institute, please contact: Ashley Shunk, highschoolscience@zamorano.edu or 504 9566-1979.