Work in a full-time fellowship placement in a US worksite dealing with issues relating to his or her work at home. While there fellows will gain first-hand knowledge about US organizations and institutions and build networks and relationships with US counterparts.
Participate in a fully-funded program with comprehensive on program support. Travel and living arrangements will be covered as well as emergency health insurance, and visa fees on program.
If you are selected as a finalist, American Councils and the Department of State will cover all costs associated with your international travel, visa, and basic living costs in the US. There are no required costs to Fellows.
Become part of prestigious networks -including YSEALI (for Southeast Asian participants only) and PFP. Alumni will gain access to tremendous resources and an international network of like-minded professionals spanning the globe.
Eligibilities
25-35 years old;
A citizen and current resident of either: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Georgia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Moldova, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
Speak fluent English to work full-time in a US worksite;
Interested in participating in a reciprocal program for Americans coming to your country.
Have at least two years relevant work experience and be currently employed;
Have demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills.
Be a professional fit for the PFP theme that your country participates in
Legislative – Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey, Ukraine
Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Belarus, Russia
Economic Empowerment – Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Eligible Regions: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam
Application Process
Apply online through the given link.
The application for the Fall 2019 Professional Fellows Program application will be open from February 1- April 1, 2018.
The fall program will take place in the US from October 15 – November 23, 2019.
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Application Deadline: April 2, 2019 (51 Days Remaining)
