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Professional Fellows Program for Governance and Society, South and Central Asia 2019

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Eligibility

Professionals with experience in legislative processes/policy making

Region

Award

Multiple benefits

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

World Learning with the funding of the U.S. Department of State invites applications for the Professional Fellows Program for Governance and Society, South and Central Asia 2019 from professionals with experience in legislative processes and/or policymaking. Through this exchange program, participants will gain an understanding of the U.S. legislative process while engaging in civic life through enrichment activities, such as meetings with key stakeholders, dialogues, and site visits. The selected fellows will receive multiple benefits including accommodation and stipend.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

The following applicants are eligible to apply for the fellowship: 

  • Should fall in the age group of 25-40 years 
  • Should be experienced in legislative and political processes or good governance including the following: 
    • Transparency
    • Anti-corruption
    • Right-to-information
    • Role of women and minorities, and also the marginalized populations among them
    • Youth politics and student leaders
    • Climate change and environment
    • Trade and regional connectivity
Benefits

The selected fellow will receive the following benefits: 

  • Accommodation which will include double-person hotel rooms and homestays with American families and peers.
  • A small stipend during the participants’ time in the United States to cover basic living expenses.
  • Cost of international and domestic travel
  • Program-related ground transportation
  • Cultural activities
  • All the other programmatic and logistical arrangements
How can you apply?

Follow the steps to apply: 

Step 1: Visit the latest scholarship link and click on 'APPLY' to access the application form.
Step 2: Read the instructions and start filling the application form with the required details.
Step 3: Upload relevant documents along with the application.
Step 4: Submit the application.

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Selection Criteria

The applications will be reviewed based on pre-defined criteria which include:

  • Openness to dialogue and new ideas
  • Strong potential to play an increasingly important role in society
  • Proven commitment to non-violence
  • Interest in participating in the program and sharing the experience with colleagues and the public
  • Commitment to the implementation of a follow-on project
Terms and Conditions
  • The application must be completed in English.
  • Only the applicants who reach the semi-finalist level will be followed-up with the status of the application. 
  • Preference will be given to applicants with relevant professional achievements who have not previously visited the United States.
  • All candidates should be able and willing to host American counterparts, for up to a week, and design, arrange, and coordinate, under World Learning and its partners’ supervision, a local professional and cultural program for the American participants. 
  • Action plans for the follow-on projects will be developed throughout the course of the U.S. program. 

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Contact Details

World Learning – Washington, DC
1015 15th Street, NW, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
USA

Phone: 202 408-5420
Email: development@worldlearning.org

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FAQ's

Q.What is the structure of the program?
A. The program will begin with the orientation in Washington, DC. It will be followed by a 4-week fellowship in one of the US cities. Following this, American fellows will travel to India, Pakistan, and Nepal to participate in workshops.

 

Q. Will the fellows be offered health insurance coverage?
A. Yes. The fellows will be provided health coverage through the Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE).

 

Q. What are the visa requirements for this program?
A. All the fellows will need to apply for a J-1 visa for work and study-based exchange programs.

 

Q. How will the program benefit the fellows?
A. Through the program, the fellows will:

  • Gain an understanding of the U.S. legislative and political process
  • Explore governance principles and practices in both public and civil society institutions in the U.S.
  • Enhance their appreciation for the role of civil society in the political process
  • Gain a deeper understanding of U.S. society, culture, and people
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the societies, cultures, and people of each other’s countries
  • Develop and implement projects in their home country that promote good governance, strengthen civil society, and/or support democratic institutions
  • Create and maintain linkages and networks between Americans and other Professional Fellows
  • Increase cooperation between the government and civil society of India, Pakistan, and Nepal

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