The following costs will be covered by LEAD Alliance program:
International and domestic travel necessary for participation in the Summit
Visa fee (for Fellows from Myanmar and Bhutan)
Shared accommodation (two Fellows per room)
Meals and incidental stipend during the Summit
Eligibilities
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
A current citizen of Myanmar, Bhutan or Kyrgyzstan residing and working in the home country
A valid passport and ability to travel to Mongolia in February 2020
Between 25 and 40 years of age
Demonstrated three years of professional experience in areas related to LEAD Alliance program goals
Sufficient command of the English language in order to communicate with other LEAD Fellows
Demonstrated commitment to community leadership and democratic values
Be available to participate in the program fully: engaging in online webinars, traveling to Mongolia for the Summit to arrive in Ulaanbaatar on February 11, 2020, and depart back on February 15, 2020, and committed to co-implementing a community development project, preliminarily scheduled to take place from April to June 2020.
Only one application is allowed per applicant.
Preference will be given to applicants with relevant professional achievements who have not previously participated in US-funded exchange programs.
