US Government Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement 2024: (Deadline 15 March, 2024)
The Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Civic Engagement is a professional program funded by the US Department of State for emerging leaders in Africa. It focuses on exchanging and implementing best practices for inclusive civic engagement. Every year, the program typically supports approximately 12 mid-career disability rights professionals (Fellows) from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia to participate in a five-week Fellowship Program in the US.
About US Government
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Fellows Program
| Application Deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | US Government |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Fellows Program
As a Fellow, you will receive funding and support for:
- Round-trip travel between home country and the US
- Fellowship-related travel within the US
- Travel interruption insurance
- Accident and health insurance for the duration of the Fellowship in the US
- Living accommodations in the US
- Living allowance to cover meals, local transportation, and incidental expenses
- Cultural allowance to spend on books and attending cultural events
- Disability-related arrangements, if needed
- An Internet hotspot
Requirements for Fellows Program Qualification
This is a merit-based competition open to candidates from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia. To apply, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Age: Between 25 and 40 as of the first day of the Fellowship Program.
- Citizenship: Citizen and resident of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, or Ethiopia.
- Visa Eligibility: You should be eligible to receive a US J-1 visa. (Visit the US Department of State website for information about J-1 visas.)
- Language: Proficiency in spoken and written English*
- Work Experience: Minimum of two years of professional work experience.
- Travel: Ability to travel to the US for the five-week program duration.
Application Deadline
15 March, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to US Government on umassboston.co1.qualtrics.com to apply
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