Deadline: 6-Dec-21
The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Tomorrow’s Leaders (TL) Program to provide four-years of university tuition and internship opportunities at select institutions of higher learning in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The primary objective of MEPI’s Tomorrow’s Leaders program is to build a cadre of university-age leaders who are civic-minded, intellectually able, and professionally skilled, who will become community, business, and national leaders in the future.
The program nurtures leadership skills and the spirit of civic engagement and volunteerism among outstanding students at the American University of Beirut (AUB), the American University in Cairo (AUC), and the Lebanese American University (LAU).
Tomorrow’s Leaders pursue an eligible undergraduate degree in a selected field at one of the three host institutions and should be prepared to begin the program in the Fall 2022 term. Participants are expected to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, engage in community service activities, and participate in career-relevant internships. Students may also have an opportunity for a study abroad semester in the United States.
Students are expected to have strong English language skills; limited English-language training will be provided for some participants.
Benefits
Participation in the program includes:
- full tuition coverage (for a maximum period of four academic years) at one of the participating universities,
- health insurance,
- housing,
- monthly living allowance,
- two yearly round-trip tickets from and to your home country,
- civic leadership and career-oriented workshops,
- internship opportunities, and
- faculty mentorship and guidance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Current high school senior or applicant who graduated from high school in 2021;
- A citizen or national of Tunisia and those qualified to hold a valid Tunisian passport;
- Strong academic credentials;
- Proficiency in written and spoken English with a minimum of 55 for the TOEFL iBT® that is less than two years old;
- Students who qualify may be eligible for up to one year of intensive English language training;
- Maturity, flexibility, and leadership potential;
- Must maintain a high GPA and pass high school leaving exam in final year;
- Ability to start the program in August of 2022.
For more information, visit https://tn.usembassy.gov/the-tomorrows-leaders-program/