Becoming a Participant

Currently, The Pangaea Project partners with high schools across the city to recruit our students, and each school partner designates a Partner Teacher to be Pangaea’s main contact. The Partner Teacher and other school faculty and staff lend a tremendous amount of support to Pangaea as we recruit, select, train, and journey with our participants. Not only do school partners recommend students and support them through the application process and the duration of the program, but they work with Pangaea staff closely to mitigate any challenges a participant may be facing. At this point, The Pangaea Project does not accept applications from students who do not attend one or our partner schools and meet our criteria, but in the years to come we will expand our partnerships to include more schools and community-based organizations across the city.

The Pangaea Project partners with:

• Franklin High School
• Leadership and Entrepreneurship Public Charter High School
• Mt. Scott High School
• Open Meadow Alternative School
• POIC/ Rosemary Anderson High School
• Portland YouthBuilders
• Roosevelt High School: Spanish- English International School

Students undergo a comprehensive, competitive application process which includes essays, letters of recommendation, and health history followed by an interview. There is no minimum grade point average or language requirement for students.

Criteria for acceptance:

• Attend one of Pangaea’s partner schools or community-based organizations.
• Be 16 years old by July 1 of the year of participation.
• Live at or below 80% of the median family income as defined by the Bureau of Housing and Community Development. Specific numbers change annually.
• Have a proven record of commitment, dedication, and follow-through.
• Exhibit proven leadership skills or strong leadership potential.
• Have a strong desire to travel the world and make change.