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Phone: (540) 297 5982 Fax: (540) 297 1860
www.legacyintlorg Email: aaleavitt@legacyintlorg
Seeking Qualified Young Professionals from Egypt, Kuwait, Morocco and Oman
Legacy is pleased to announce that our highly successful Legislative Fellows Program (LFPMENA) will again take place in 2012-2014. This two-way citizen exchange program is a capacitybuilding and professional development initiative that develops organizational and leadership skills, builds lasting relationships and partnerships, and increases cooperation among professionals and organizations that serve civil society development in Egypt, Morocco, Kuwait, Oman and the US.
Key Facts of about the LFP MENA program: 22 Fellows will be selected from four MENA countries to participate in a month-long, fellowship experience in Congressional offices, federal agencies, advocacy groups, and grassroots organizations in the U.S. Fellowship dates (subject to adjustment): in April 7-May 7, 2012 and October 14 -November 13 2012.
This program is designed for people with strong leadership skills who are early- to mid-career professionals and who are committed to making a lasting impact in the areas of public service, social development, government transparency , and citizen participation.
Eligible candidates must be: A resident and citizen of Egypt, Kuwait , Morocco, Oman, or Tunisia Between 25 and 38 years of age Fluent in English (spoken and written) Have some professional or educational experience in one or more of the following area: policy
development, legislation, service andlor volunteer work, civil society organizations, community activism, labor relations or law, government administration, elections, voter education, social innovation and activism.
Preference will be given to candidates who have NOT previously traveled to the U.S. on a government-sponsored exchange program.
To apply - Visit our website: http://apps.legacyintl.org/ ~ Fellows will be selected through a competitive application process. Application deadline is January 9, 2012.
Funding and Partnerships The Legislative Fellows Program (LFP) is sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and administered by Legacy International in partnership with the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (US FMC). Established in 1979, Legacy International is a U.S.-based non-governmental organization dedicated to strengthening the civil society and generating citizen participation worldwide through professional training and internships, training of trainers, citizen exchanges, consultation services, and local projects. Learn more at: www.legacyintl.org
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**U.8. Exchange Program Opportunity**
Professional Exchange Program: Legislative Fellows U.S. Department of StatelBureau of Educational and Cultura l Affairs
PROGRAM SUMMARY
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Implementing Organization : Heartland International, a nonprofit organization in Chicago, Ill inois, USA in partnership with Neighborhoods Assoc iation IDMAJ in Casablanca. Morocco and EI Sada! Association in Cairo Egypt. Funding provided by the U.S. Departmen t ofStatelBureau of Educational and Cultura l Affairs.
Description : The Professional Fellows Program brings emerging leaders from around the world to the Uni ted Stales for intensive shot1~term fellowships des igned to broaden their professional expertise . Participants are placed in non-profit organizations, private sector businesses, and government offices across the country to learn first·hand how issues in the ir field are addressed in the United States. Participants build a broad network with both their American colleagues and the ir fellow participants. The program also provides an opportuni ty for Fellows to develop a deeper understanding of American society. Thousands of Americans host, work with, and learn from the foreign fellows wh ile they are in the United States. The second phase of the Professional Fellows Progra ms invo lves the selection of Americans to participate in offic ial follow·up programs overseas, in conj unction with the fellows they hosted in the Un ited States.
Program Period: October 20 11 - February 2013
Participation Requires: T ravel to the U.S. (Chicago and Washington , D.C.) for five weeks in Apri l/ May. 2012 or October/November 2012. Trave l to Egypt or Morocco for the American participants. Developing an action plan [Q be implemented upon return to home country. Working with and possibly hosting American participants when they visit Morocco or Egypt in September 20 12 and January 2013 (tentative) for ten days. Remaining engaged and active throughout the program period stated above. Part ic ipating as a program alumnus after the program ends.
Training will be provided to the program participants on: Community Acti vism. Leadership Sk ills, Project Evaluation and Assessment, Advocacy, Fund Raising and Volunteer Management, Politica l Campaign management, Communication and Technology, Multicultu ra l Cooperation and Diversity
T ravel and Training Costs: All partic ipant travel and training costs will be paid for by the U.S. Department of State and other fund ing sources, as avai lab le.
To Apply Contact: Mr. Boubker Mazoz, at Association Quartie rs IDMAJ, Morocco at mazoz.idmaj@gmail .com
Ms. Malaka Rafai at ESA, Egypt at LFPegvpt(@gmail.com Ms. Julia Sporto lari al Heartland International at [email protected];
Please check this link for applicat ion and for more details about the program: hup:l/egypt.usembassy.gov/pa/xchgs.html
APPLICATION DEADLIN E: JAN UARY 7, 2012
Heartland International, its partners and the U.S. Department of State are seeking a diverse pool of program participants and do not discriminate on the bas is of race, color, national origin , religion, gender, sexual orientation, disab il ity. age. veteran StatuS, medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, or marital status. All interested and quali fi ed persons are encouraged to apply.
Description
The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to accept applications for the 2012 Middle East Pa rtnerInitiative (ME?I) Student Leaders Program. This summer program is a fuHy-funded six-week intensive
Ile;,d,,,slljp training program in the U.s. for undergraduate students aged 20-24, scheduled to take place from to August 7,2012. The program has two key components: a five-week academic residency at the host
!institution, and a one-week educational study tour designed to complement and reinforce the concepts ex-in the academic residency. The program is fully funded, including international airfare, travel within
United States, accommodations, food, and program fees.
Be Egyptian citizens, living in Egypt Currently enrolled and in good standing in an Egyptian university and have at least one semester remaining
in his/hcr university studies and be committed to returning home to complete his/her degree in Fall 2012 18 to 24 years old Proficien t in English Be matu re, responsible, independent, open-minded, tolerant, thoughtful and inquisitive with strong interest
in learning about the United States and a high level of academic achievement. Candidates should a lso demonstrate strong leadership potential, a commitment to community and extracurricular activities - Have no prior travel experience in the United States and limited to no study or travel experience outside home country - Be wiLling and able to fully participate in an intensive academic, community service, and active educational travel program - Be comfortable with campus life, sharing living accommodations while traveling with a multinational group of participants from the Middle East, North Africa, and with U.s. citizens, and making adjustments to cultural and socia l practices different from those of his/her home country - Be comfortable spending Ramadan in the U.S.
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Applications with all required supporting documents by post or hand to the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, Exchanges/Public Affairs Section, 8, Kamal EI Din Salah Street, Ga rden City, Cairo, Egypt. Please write your full name and list the program name on the envelope. Hand delivered applications must be delivered in OPEN envelopes to the Power Checkpoint guard, at the North Gate of the U.s. Embassy, Sunday through Thursday between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (work days only).
Inquiries should be sent by email to [email protected] Facebook group: Study USA-Egypt
Deadline for Applications: Jan 22, 2012
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The I echWomcn initiative \\ ill identify approximatel) 42 \\omen who are emerging leaders in technology sectors for a fj, e-wcek program. including project-based mcmorships at leading companies in California. \\urk
net\\orking events. a conlerence, and meetings in Washington.D,C. I)articipams \,ilI be \\omen engaged in professional careers that require significant c:\pcrtise/koo\\Jedge of technology and/or innovati, c
aPIJI;c,ac;on of these skills, and \~ho aln:ad) are - or show promise of being - role models for others in their countries. particularly for women. "Technolog)" should be interpreted broadly to include - but not be limited to - the lidds of science, education. and business.
Eligibility Requirements: An jpplicant must:
He a \\oman \dth a minimum Ofl\\O )ears fuJI-time professional experience in technology sectors and/or a career requiring significant expertiselkno\\ledgc oflCehnolog) and/or innovative application of these skill s I lave, at minimum, a university degrce Be proficient in , ... rilt!.!n and spoken Engli sh l)emonstrate a \\illingness to participate in exchange prognlms. \\clcome opportunities for mcnloring and new partnership development. and e;...hibit conlidencc and maturity Be citi.!;cns or permanent residents of Algeria. Egypt. Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the ]Jalestinian lerritories. Tunisia or Yemen at the lime of application. and while participating in the program r-.;ot ha\e applied for an immigranl ... isa to the United States. or participated in a \isa lolter) in the past fhe ) ears Be able to obtain a U.S. \ isa l\o[ hold U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent residt:nt
I)refcrcnce \\ill be gi\en to applicams ,,,ho:
• Jlavc demonstrated themselves as emerging leaders in technology
• I lave an ad ... aneed degree, especially in a technical field
• I-Ia ... e limitl.!d or no prior t:;...periencl.! in the United Slates
• Ilave a record of \oluntar) or public scn ice in their communities
Application Instructions:
1)lcasc check this link for application and for morc details about the program: hup:llegvpl.usembass, .I!o\ /pa/xchl!s.html Also. please \ bit this link http://\\,\\v.,tcch\\omen,org!to uccess tht: onl ine application.
If ) ou ha\'c questions about the progmm. or the application process. plcase contact tcch"omen a iie.org
Deadline for Applications: February 15,2012
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Description: FORTUNE Most Powerful Women Summit and the U.s. State Department established the Global Women's Mentoring Partnership in May 2006. This public·private partnership places talented, emerging women leaders from all over the world in mentoring programs with FORTUNE's Most Powerful Women Leaders.
The program will take place Sunday, April 29 through Friday, May 24, 2012 and includes a four-day orientation and leadership and skills training in Washington, DC, where the participants meet with senior women in government, academia and business. The international participants are then paired with one of FORTUNE's Most Powerful Women Leaders for an approximately two-week mentorship assignment in cities across the United States and a n\lo-day communications training and debriefing in New York City.
During the two weeks, American and international participants work together in mentoring relationships to share the skills and experiences necessary for strengthening women's leadership. Each participant will have the opportunity to shadow a senior executive and engage in activities specifically designed by the company to meet the needs and interests of the participant. The program provides participants with unique opportunities to develop their management and business skills while gaining experience in the US. business and non-profit environment.
Eligibilit!{: Emerging self-motivated women leaders in the business and non-profi t sectors between the ages of 25 and 43 with a good command of English. Women who run their own businesses, work in the middle/middleupper management of a non-U.5.-based corporation or non-profit organization, or women who run business associations, foundations or non-governmental organizations.
Application Requirements: Completed applications and required attachments must be received via e-mail to ([email protected]). lnquiries should be sent to the same email.
To download the application, please visit: hltp:ljcairo.usembassy.gov/pa/xchgs.htm
Completed Application Form
Copy of National [0 and/or passport Updated curriculum vitae
Deadline for Applications: January 3, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Description: The TechGi ris program is an educational exchange initiative for approximately 25 teenage girls from the Middle East and North Africa. The lhn:e-lo li\ e-\\eck \:!xchangc program in the United Staws will take place in June-july 2012. tentatively June 15-July 19, 2012 and will focus on promoting the high-level study of applied technology. This initiative champions two key themes of President Obama'sJune 2009 speech in Cairo by supporting development in the field of technology and enabling young women to reach their full potential in the technology industry. Eligible participants will be high school briris, aged 15 to 17 years old, who already have a demonstrated aptitude and strong interest In the field of technology. The program aims to empower girls to pursue higher education and careers in technology; link peers who share interests and abilities; develop the leadership skills of the participants; promote mutual understanding among the peoples of the United States and the countries and territories of the Middle East and North Africa.
Eligibility Requirements: Ideal candidates must:
• be between the ages of 15 and 17 as of June 1, 2012 (born after June 1, 1995, and before June 1, 1997);
• have demonstrated advanced skills and a serious interest in technology, engineering. and/or math in their academic studies;
• demonstrate a general knowledge/understanding of key technology-focused topiCS (e.g. programming in C++ o r Java, cloud computing. 3D modeling. robotics, mobile communications technology and applications). intend to pursue higher education and careers in technology; have strong English language skills;
be excited about learning;
exhibit maturity. flexibility, and open-mindedness; and
• attend at least one more semester of secondary school upon their return to their home country.
Application Instructions:
Completed applications must include:
• Completed Application Coversheet Form Comple ted Application Form
1 Recommendation Letter (can be from school or another institution).
Copy of passport (if available)
• Copy of school transcript (please do not submit original transcripts). Transcripts are the official document from the applicant's school showing the student's scores, grades etc fo r previous years of study.
Please submit your applications and supporting documentation to ExchangE'[email protected] with the program name in the subject line.
Remark: Repeated or incomplete applications and any applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Plca~c check this link for application and for more details about the program: http://egypt.usembassv.1!O\ /pa! xchgs.html
Deadline for Applications: Ianuary 24, 2012 at 4:30 PM
u.s. Department of State U.s. Embassy in Cairo
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The Near East and South Asia Undergraduate Exchange Program, NESA UGRAD, is a part of GLOBAL UGRAD, a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. NESA UGRAD will award scholarships to outstanding students from countries of the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia for one~ year of, non·degree undergraduate study al a diverse network of accredited two- and four-year institu tions in the United States.
Mandatory courses will include U.S. study courses, academic skills training and courses in students' fields of study. Participants will take part in community service as well as an unpaid internship.
Candidates will be considered without respect to race, color, religion , national origin, or gender. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Competition for the Near East and South Asia Undergraduate Exchange Program (NESA UGRAD) is meritbased.
A complete application submitted by hand/post must include ALL the following documents:
How TO ApPLY
Applications Available Online at: http://www,nesaugrad.org/
Deadline for Applications: February 5, 2012
Application Submission- TWO steps:
I-Complete the online app lication
2-Send a hard copy of the submitted onl ine application along with all the required supporting documents by hand in OPEN envelopes with applicant's full name and program name to the Power Checkpoint guard. at the North Gate of the U.S. Embassy, Sunday through Thursday between 11 :00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (work days only) or by reliable post.
When sending by post or hand delivery, please use the following address: U.S. Embassy in Cairo, Exchanges/Public Affairs Section, 8, Kamal EI Din Salah Street, Garden City, Cairo, Egypt.
lnquiries should be sent by email to [email protected] or via Facebook group: Study USA-Egypt: http://www.facebook.comlStudyUSAEgypt
Program announcement and app li cation instructions are posted here: h tto :llegvot. usem bassy. gOY loa/xc h es ,h an I
Eligibility for participation in the NESA UG RAD is open to anyone who:
*is an Egyptian ci tizen, national or pennanent res ident qualified to hold a valid Egyptian passport;
*is completing his/her fina l year secondary school or enrolled in first-, second- or third-year fulltime undergraduate study at the time of application at a registered academic institution in Egypt
*submits a complete online application: and a print-out of the applicat ion wi th all required supporting documents delivered by hand or mail by the application deadline;
* is able to begin the academic exchange program in the United States in August 2012;
* is able to receive and maintain a J-I visa;
*is committed to returning to Egypt after completion of the program; and
*is proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application. Also, the preferred TOEFL-IT? score is 500.
*A print-out of the submitted online application Form *Official translated academic transcripts: For secondary school students and first year university students - high school certificate/grades. For second and third university students - grades of previous years of study at university.
Remark: TOEFL-ITP is administered by AM IDEAST-Egyp. (Cairo Office Address: 38 Mohie EI Din Abou EI Ezz Street, Dokki-Giza; Alexandria Office Address: 15 Abdel Hamid EI Abbady, Roushdy, Alexandria; Telephone: 19263) *2 Recommendat ion letters from two different persons in
English or with Engli sh translation, can be written (electronically or by hand) by university professor(s) and! or work/training supervisor ·TOEFL-ITP valid score report * A copy of passport or government-issued identification *2 Passport-size PhOlOS
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The TOEFL ITP is available on Wednesdays only throughout the year at 9:00 A.M. Test takers are requested to register 2 weeks in advance. The TOEFL ITP exam fees are L.E. 400. Candidates can come on the day of the exam as a standby but that depends on the ava ilability. The standby exam fees are L.E. 500.
Description: The Internationa l Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) provides international teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills and increase their knowledge about the United States. The program will consist of a semester-long academic program at a U.s. university, including coursework and intensive training in teaching methodologies, lesson planning, teaching strategies for their home environment, and teacher leadership, as well as the use of computers for Internet, word processing and as tools for teaching. The semester-long program will also include an internship at a secondary school to engage participants actively with American teachers and students. Trips to U.s. cultura l ~ites and academic support will be provided for participants throughout the program. Program provisions include: 1·1 visa SUj>"
port, a pre·departure orientation held in Cairo, round·trip airfare from your home city to and within the U.S., a welcome program in Washington, D.C., academic program fees, and housing (generally shared with other pro-gram fellows), accident and sickness insurance, an allowance for the purchase of a laptop computer, a $200 book/professional development a llowance, a closing seminar in Washington, D.C., a 5180 excess baggage/shipping allowance (international and U.s.), and a daily allowance fo r meals and incidentals during the university academic program.
Eligibility Criteria: Be secondary·level, full-time teachers with five or more years of classroom experience in disciplines including English as a Foreign Language, social studies, civics, mathematics and science; Be citizens of Egypt Have English·language proficiency (written and spoken); For shortlisted candidates, a minimum TOEFLITP 500 will be required. Continue teaching for at least five years after completion of the program Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to teaching in the field of secondary education Submit a completed application (see instructions)
Application Instructions: In order for your application to be complete, please make SUTe you have the following:
,. Completed Application Cover~heet ,. Completed Application form .. ILEP Institutional Support and Reference form" Recent Photograph .. One Recommendation Letter .. Copy of NationallD and/or passport -Most Recent Curriculum Vitae
Applications can only be submitted by post or by hand to the U.s. Embassy in Cairo, Exchanges/Public Affairs Section, 8, Kamal El Din Sa lah Street, Garden City, Cairo, Egypt. Please write your full name and list the program name on the envelope. Hand delivered applications must be delivered in OPEN envelopes to the Power Checkpoint guard, at the North Cate of the U.S. Embassy, Sunday through Thursday between 11:00 a.m. and 2;00 p.m. (work days only).
Please check this link lor application and for more details about tht;: program: hnp: /IcgvpLu,cmhas" .I!O\ 'pal xchgs.html
Deadline for Applications: March 13, 2012
Description: The Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) will provide 154 secondary school teachers from Europe and Eurasia, East Asia and the Pacific, the Near East, South and Central Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Western Hemisphere with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge about the United States. The six week U.s. professional development program will include seminars and intensive training in teaching methodologies. lesson planning, teaching strategies for the participants' home environment, teacher leadership, as well as the use of computers for Internet, word processing, and as teaching tools, a two week internship at a secondary school to co-teach with American teachers and work with students, and a program closing seminar where all participants will gather to share their U.s. experience and will share selected lesson plans. The program includes the following: J -1 visa support, a pre-departure orientation held in Egypt, round-trip airfare to and within the U.S .. , a Welcome Orientation in Washington, D.C., academic program fees, housing (generally shared with other program fellows) and meals, accident and sickness coverage, transportation to the internship school (if necessary), a book/professional development allowance; and a closing seminar.
Eligibility Criteria: • Be secondary-level, full-time teachers with five or more years of classroom experience in disciplines in
cluding English as a Foreign Language, social science (social studies, civics, geography or history), mathematics and science
• Be citizens of Egypt Have English-language proficiency (written and spoken); For shortlisted candidates, a minimum TOEFLITP 450 will be required. Continue teaching for at least five years after completion of the program
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to teaching in the field of secondary education Submit a completed application (see instructions)
Application Instructions: In order for your application to be complete, please make sure you have the following:
• Completed Application Coversheet • Completed Application form ·ILEP Institutional Support and Refe rence form· Recent Photograph • One Recommendation Letter • Copy of National ID and/or passport ·Most Recent Curriculum Vitae
Applications can only be submiHed by post or by hand to the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, Exchanges/public Affairs Section, 8, Kamal El Din Salah Street, Garden City, Cairo, Egypt. Please write your ful! name and list the program name on the envelope. Hand delivered applications must be delivered in OPEN envelopes to the Power Checkpoint guard, at the North Gate of the U.s. Embassy, Sunday through Thursday between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (work days only).
PICll!)e check thi~ link for app lication and for more details about the prognlm: hup:llc2YPLusembass\ .I.!..O\ Ipal xch!!~.html
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Study of U.S. Institutes (SUSI) - Scholar Institutes Program
Description: Scholar Institutes are designed to strengthen curricula and improve the quality of teaching about the United States overseas. Participants interact with American schola rs, meet with experts in their disciplines, visit civic institutions and explore the diversity and (ulture of the United States. Programs are offered on American Civilization, American Politics and Political Thought, Contemporary American Literature, U.s. Foreign Policy, Journalism and Med ia and Religious Pluralism.
Eligibility: Highly-motivated and experienced professionals from institutions of higher education. The ideal candid ate would be an experienced professional, whose home institution is seeking to introduce aspects of U.S. studies into its curricu la, to develop new courses in the subject of the institute, to enhance and update existing courses on the United States, or to offer specialized seminars/workshops for professionals in U.s. studies related to the program theme.
Duration of Program: Six weeks
Contact e-mail: CairoSUSI@'state.gov
Call for Applications: Winter
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Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) - Civic Education Leadership Fellowship
Description: A fellowship opportunity at the Maxwell School for Public Affairs at Syracuse
University. Participants will be matched with a faculty member on campus who will serve as a mentor. Participants will develop individual work plans for curriculum development,
teaching and research skills development, as well as professional enhancement and networking activities.
Eligibility: University teachers and scholars from the Middle East and North Africa with proficiency in English.
Duration of Program: One academic semester Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for Applications: Fall
Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) - Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program
Description: A fellowship opportunity at the Maxwell School for Public Affairs at Syracuse
University where participants c0111plete academic coursework and a practical, skill
building experience with opportunities for networking with like-minded reformers and activists inside and outside the region.
Eligibility: Young civic and democratic reform leaders, between 25 and 40 from the
Middle East and North Africa with proficiency in English and at least five years of work experience.
Duration of Program: Three months Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for Applications: Fall
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The Near East & South Asia Undergraduate Scholarship Program (NESA)
Description: NESA fosters cross-cultural exchange and mutual w1derstanding between young emerging leaders in the Near East/ Soulh Asia and the United States (U.s.) Grantees receive scholarships to pursue non-degree undergraduate study in the U.s.
Eligibility: Egyptian students in their firs t, second, and third year of undergraduate study or final year of seconda ry school w ith demonstrated leadership and minimum TOEFL-ITP score of 500.
Duration of Program: One academic year Contact e-mail: CairoNESA(astate.gov Call for Applications: Winter
Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Student Leaders Institutes Program
Description: 1l1C MEPI Student Leaders Ins titutes Program provides opportunities for young LlI1ivcrsity leaders from the Middle East and North Africa to participate in a
summer intensive leadership training program in the U.S. The course also aims to deepen the participants' understanding of U.s. cultufe and society.
Eligibility: Egyptian students in thei r first, second, and third year of undergraduate study with demonstrated leadership and English proficiency.
Duration of Program: Five weeks, su mmer-intensive Contact e-mail: CairoMEPI(u"tate.gov
Study of the United States Institutes (SUS!) for Student Leaders Program
Description: Hosted by academic institutions throughout the United States, the Student Leaders Program include an intensive academic component, an educational study tour to other regions of the country, loca l comrnunity service activities, and a unique opportunity to get to know American peers. Eligibility: Egyptian students in their first, second, and third year of undergraduate study with demonstrated leadership and English proficiency. Duration of Program: Four to six weeks, summer-intensive Contact e-mail: CairoSUSlstudents«"state,gov Call for Applications: Winter
For more information, please visit: hltp:llcairo.usembassy.gov/
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Secondary School Educators Institutes Program for Secondary School Educators Description: Secondary School Educators Institutes provide secondary educators with a deeper understanding of U.s. society, education, and culture, past and present. The programs are organized around a central theme or themes in U.s. civilization and have a strong contemporary component.
Eligibility: Highly-motivated, experienced secondary school educators. Ideal candidate would be a secondary teacher, teacher trainer, curriculum developer, textbook writer, or Ministry of Education official. Duration of Program: Six weeks Contact e-mail: CairoSUSI@'State.gov Call for Applications: Winter
Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA)
Description: The program brings outstanding secondary teachers to the United States to further develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teachjng skills, and increase their knowledge about the United States. Eligibility: Secondary-level, full-time teachers with five or more years of classroom experience in either English as a Foreign Language, Social Sciences (social studies, civics, history, or geography) or Math and Sciences Duration of Program: Six week program with a two-week internship. Contact e-mail: CairoTEA<1rstate.gov Call for Applications: Spring
International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP)
Description: This program brings outstanding secondary teachers from the Near East, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, and Latin America to the United States for a semesterlong to further develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge about the United States.
Eligibility: Secondary-level, full-time teachers with five or more years of classroom experience in either English as a Foreign Language, Social Sciences (social studies, civics, history, or geography) or Math and Sciences
Duration of Program: Semester-long graduate course including eight week internship Contact e-mail: CairoILEPi1''State.gov Call for Applications: Spring
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Iowa International Writer's Program
Description: A ten-week residency program at Iowa University for established and
emerging creative international writers - poets, fiction writers, dramatists, and non-fiction writers.
Eligibility: Writers must have published at least one book and have proficiency in English. Duration of Program: Three months Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for Applications: Spring
Between the Lines: International Writer's Program for Students
Description: The program brings young aspiring writers from Arabic-speaking
countries in the Middle East and North Africa to the University of Iowa to hone their creative writing skills along with their American peers.
Eligibility: Theprogram is designed for youth between the ages of 16 and 19 with
proficiency in Arabic and English (reading, writing, and speaking).
Duration of Program: Two weeks Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for Applications: Spring
Between the Lines: International Writer's Program for Chaperones Description: The program brings young aspiring writers from Arabic-speaking countries
in the Middle East and North Africa to the University of Iowa to hone their creative writing skills along with their American peers and accol11panied by chaperones.
Eligibility: The program is designed for youth between the ages of 25 and 40, proficient in
Arabic and English with demonstrated experience working with young people, particularly secondary school/college undergraduate students.
Duration of Program: Two weeks Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for Applications: Spring
For more information, please visit: http://cairo.usemba
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Tech Women Program Description: Bringing the power of global business, technology, and education together, TechWomen will pair women in Silicon Valley with their counterparts in the Middle East and North Africa for a professional mentorship and exchange program at leading technology companies. Using innovative technologies, cutting-edge content, and social networking tools, TechWomen will foster and develop the next generation of women leaders in the technology field by providing women and girls with the access and opportunity needed to pursue tech-based careers. TechWomen is funded by the U.s. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), managed by the Institute of International Education (lIE), and implemented in partnership with the Anita Borg Institute for Women in Technology.
Eligibility: Emerging women leaders in a technical field with 2-5 years full-time professional experience in a technical field; have, at minimum, a post-secondary degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) and proficient in written and spoken English. Duration of Program: Five weeks
Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for Applications: Winter
FORTUNE/State Department Global Women's Mentoring Program Description: FORTUNE's Most Powerful Women Summit and the U.S. State Department established the Global Women's Mentoring Partnership in May 2006. This public-private parh1ership places talented, emerging women leaders from all over the world in mentoring programs with FORTUNE's Most Powerful Women Leaders.
Eligibility: Emerging self-motivated women leaders in the business and non-profit sectors between the ages of 28 and 43 with a good command of English. Women who run their own businesses, work in the middle/middle-upper management of a nonU.s.-based corporation or non-profit organization, or women who run business associations, foundations or non-governmental organizations. Duration of Program: Four weeks Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for Applications: Winter
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