Fw: [IREX] Applications now available for Russian Young Leadership Fellows f or Public Service Program

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From: "IREX GENERAL" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 4:27 PM
Subject: [IREX] Applications now available for Russian Young Leadership
Fellows f or Public Service Program


> IREX is pleased to announce an open competition for the Russian Young
> Leadership Fellows for Public Service Program (YLF). The deadline for this
> application is November 29, 2002.
>
> The YLF program promotes leadership and public service in both the United
> States and the Russian Federation by providing one-year fellowships to
> qualified Russian applicants. The fellowship includes one year of
> non-degree, graduate level academic study at a US university or college,
the
> opportunity to conduct public service in the US third sector, and a
> professional internship. Russian fellows will choose one of three fields
of
> study: community, governmental, or corporate affairs and will be placed at
> academic institutions throughout the United States.
>
> While the fellowship includes one year of intensive academic study, it
also
> provides practical, hands-on experience for the selected young leaders.
> These young professionals develop their interests and skills while making
a
> positive contribution to society through a weekly commitment to public
> service and a professional internship following the academic program. This
> program is designed to promote the development of civic participation and
> volunteerism in both the US and Russia. Fellows establish and develop
their
> public service projects in a leadership capacity. Once they return to
> Russia, alumni continue their leadership roles through activities in their
> own communities with the added benefit of their global experience.
>
> All applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential,
> interest in or evidence of involvement in public service, and proficiency
in
> written and spoken English. Applicants must have the equivalent of a
> bachelor's degree and must by under the age of 30 at the time of
> application.
>
> Grant provisions include round-trip airfare from fellows' homes to their
> host institutions, tuition, accident and sickness medical insurance,
monthly
> stipends for housing and living expenses, and limited allowances for books
> and cultural activities. The program also includes an orientation, a
> mid-program workshop, and an end-of-program workshop.
>
> Post-fellowship opportunities will also be available to alumni of YLF for
> continued professional growth. Opportunities for alumni generally include
> eligibility for the ECA Alumni Small Grants program and participation in
> regional conferences, seminars, and job fairs.
>
> The application deadline is November 29, 2002.
>
> The YLF program is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural
> Affairs (ECA) of the US Department of State, funded through the FREEDOM
> Support Act.
>
> More detailed program information, applications, and complete eligibility
> requirements may be obtained at www.irex.org, www.irex.ru, or by e-mail at
> [email protected].
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