Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) An exchange program in Arabic for young leaders in democracy Sponsored by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Lebanese American University’s (LAU), Lebanon Late September 2013 - Early December 2013 The U.S. Embassy in Morocco is pleased to announce the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship in Arabic for young democracy activists and democratic reform leaders from the Middle East and North Africa. What is the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship? Under the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship, approximately 20-25 participants from the region will be selected for a ten-week program combining academic coursework, an internship with a political, non-governmental or public policy organization and opportunities to network with like-minded professionals. The program will take place in Lebanon and will be hosted during September-December 2013 by the Lebanese American University (LAU) University Enterprise Office. This program is funded by the Middle East Partnership Initiative and developed with the Lebanese American University through a cooperative agreement with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. The fellowship provides international travel, health insurance, housing and a modest stipend. Who can apply? The Leaders for Democracy Fellowship seeks applicants who demonstrate the will and capacity to apply the opportunities presented by the fellowship in a way that would benefit an organization, sector, or specific community in their home country. Applicants must: - be between 25 and 35 years old; - has some experience working in civil society, rule of law, human rights, democracy promotion, etc.; - has demonstrated a commitment and desire to continue working in this field for the foreseeable future and an equal commitment to be a leader of positive change within his or her own country; - has exhibited leadership skills over time and the capacity to apply the opportunities presented in this program in a way that would benefit an organization, sector, or specific community; - has a level of Arabic language fluency sufficient to function successfully at LAU and in a professional environment; and - has at least a bachelor’s degree and the demonstrated ability to succeed in an intensive academic environment. How to apply? Simply submit the following via e-mail to [email protected] by Wednesday, July 24, 2013: • An updated résumé/CV in Arabic AND in English or French. • An essay in Arabic of no more than 1000 words, which responds to the following questions: o How will a MEPI Leaders for Democracy Fellowship enable you to better lead your community or country towards greater democracy and citizen participation in the institutions and activities of government? o Specifically, what do you hope to gain from this program and what are your plans to apply the experience it offers? o What changes do you hope to bring about in your community and/or your country during the next ten years?
Posted on: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 00:43:02 +0000
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