Deadline: 31 December 2016
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon is seeking applicants for its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Student Leaders Program that is a fully-funded intensive leadership training program in the United States for students between the ages of 20-24.
Participants will attend a college or university in the United States, and will develop leadership and collective problem-solving skills while exploring U.S. history and culture and expand their leadership skills to help promote democratic principles in their home countries.
The program will last from June 25 to August 5, 2017 and will include an academic residency that covers topics such as comparative analysis of leadership styles, conflict resolution, consensus-building, group dynamics, individual and collective problem-solving, the role of civil society, public speaking and job-seeking skills.
Eligibility Criteria
- Ideal candidates:
- Aged 20 to 24 years as of June 25, 2017;
- Demonstrate English language ability;
- Committed to returning to Lebanon following completion of the program;
- Demonstrate strong leadership potential;
- Indicate serious interest in learning about the United States;
- Have a sustained level of academic achievement;
- Demonstrate a commitment to civic engagement;
- Have no prior travel experience to the United States or Canada, and limited or no study or travel experience outside Lebanon;
- Are willing and able to participate fully in the program;
- Are comfortable with campus life, sharing living accommodations while traveling with a multinational group, and adjusting to cultural and social practices different from Lebanon; and
- Comfortable with spending part of Ramadan and Eid in the U.S.
- Participant must be a Lebanese citizen or long-term Palestinian resident, living in Lebanon, and attending college or university in Lebanon.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit MEPI Student Leaders Program.