MEPI Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Description: This Middle
East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) fellowship at the Maxwell School
of Syracuse University offers academic coursework and a practical,
skill-building experience, as well as networking with like- minded
reformers and activists inside and outside the region. Eligibility:
Young civic and democratic reform leaders aged 25 - 40 from the
Middle East and North Africa with proficiency in English and at
least five years of work experience. Duration of Program: 3 months
Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for Applications:
Fall
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MEPI Leaders for Democracy Arabic Program (Lebanon)
Description: This Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) project
provides for ten weeks of study and professional experience in
Lebanon for 15-20 young civic leaders from across the Middle East
and North Africa. The project begins with four weeks of academic
coursework in Arabic at the American University of Beirut, where
fellows focus on the concepts of leadership, democracy,
communication, and conflict resolution. Participants also engage in
a five- to six-week professional assignment with Lebanese civil
society institutions and organizations. Eligibility: Young
professionals between the ages of 22 and 30 may apply. English is
not required, but they must speak Arabic fluently and they must
have a bachelors degree. Applicants should have some experience
working in civil society, rule of law, human rights, democracy
promotion, etc., and have a demonstrated commitment and desire to
remain working in this field for the foreseeable future. Duration
of Program: 10 weeks Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for
Applications: Winter
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International Visitor Leadership Program Description: This
program allows young professionals to focus on specialized topics
from politics, to business, to volunteerism or the arts on a
three-week professional tour of several U.S. cities. Several
programs (in English and Arabic) are available each year.
Eligibility: Candidates must be between 25 and 40 years old, and
they must be selected by the Consulate. Duration of Program: 2-3
weeks Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for Applications:
Varies
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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Description: The fellowship
provides mid-career professionals from Egypt and other countries
with an opportunity to enhance their professional capabilities
through participation in specialized, 10-month, non-degree programs
developed specifically for small clusters of fellows at selected
U.S. universities. To accomplish its objectives, programs include
combinations of course work, independent projects, internships,
consultations with U.S. faculty or experts, field trips, and
special seminars. Under the guidance of a designated faculty
advisor or coordinator, fellows plan programs that best suit their
individual career development needs. Eligibility: Mid-career
professionals in management leadership positions with potential for
professional advancement. Must have at least five years
professional experience in a policy-related field. Must hold a
bachelors degree and speak English. Duration of Program: 10 months
Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for Applications:
Spring
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Borlaug International Science and Technology Fellowship
Description: The program trains early- to mid-career food security
and economic growth researchers and policymakers, fosters
collaborative research to improve agricultural productivity, and
facilitates the transfer of new science and agricultural
technologies. Eligibility: Researchers and policy-makers in any
agriculture-related field Duration of Program: 6-12 weeks Contact
e-mail: [email protected] Call for Applications:
Spring/Summer
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Cochran Fellowship Description: The program provides
agricultural training opportunities for agriculturalists from
middle-income countries, emerging markets and emerging democracies
to improve their agricultural systems and strengthen and enhance
trade links with the United States. Eligibility: Agricultural
professionals, including senior and mid-level specialists and
administrators working in agricultural trade, policy, and
development Duration of Program: 2-3 weeks Contact e-mail:
[email protected] Call for Applications: Varies
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Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES)
Description: The program provides scholarships for high school
students (15-17 years) to spend up to one academic year in the
United States. Students live with American host families and attend
an American high school. They engage in activities to learn about
American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and help
educate Americans about Egyptian culture. Eligibility: High school
students or recent graduates Duration of Program: An academic year,
September - June Contact e-mail: [email protected] Applications:
Fall
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Between the Lines: International Writers 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: The program is designed for
youth between the ages of 16 and 19 as of application date and
proficient in both Arabic and English (reading, writing, and
speaking). Duration of Program: 2 weeks Contact e-mail:
[email protected] Call for Applications: Spring
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TechGirls Description: The TechGirls exchange program aims to
inspire girls from the Middle East and North Africa to pursue
higher education and careers in technology through hands-on skills
development. While in the United States, TechGirls will participate
in an interactive technology and computer camp, visit technology
companies, and participate in community service initiatives.
Eligibility: 15-17 year old, female secondary students with an
interest in math, the sciences, engineering, computers, and other
technological fields Duration of Program: 3 weeks Contact e-mail:
[email protected]@state.gov Call for Applications: Winter
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Youth Leadership Program Description: The program will be
intensive, academic, and highly interactive, allowing students to
develop their skills in order to be effective leaders in their
schools and communities. Formal program activities will include
workshops, interactive sessions, simulations, leadership training,
team-building, community service, and home-stays. Eligibility: The
program is designed for 15-17 year-old youth with an interest in
communications (blogs, journalism, etc). Chaperones between the
ages of 25 and 40 are also needed, and must apply separately.
Duration of Program: 3 weeks Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call
for Applications: Spring
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EducationUSA Advising and Opportunity Grants Description: The
EducationUSA Advising Center in Alexandria, Egypt offers
information about how to apply for undergraduate and graduate study
at colleges and universities in the United States. It is located at
the Roushdy office of Amideast. The advisor there can help
secondary school students as young as 14 years old prepare to apply
for undergraduate education and find scholarships for study in the
U.S. Eligibility: High-achieving secondary school students
(advising is most effective for first- or second-year secondary
students) Duration of Program: Undergraduate study in the U.S. is
four years Contact e-mail: [email protected]
Applications: Varies
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Leadership in Education and Development Program (LEAD, Egypt)
Description: Each year, two public high school students - one male
and one female - from each of the governorates in Egypt are chosen
to receive full, undergraduate scholarships to the American
University in Cairo. Supported in Egypt by the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID), the program has awarded
scholarships to over 350 Egyptian students. About 45% of Egyptian
LEAD students spend a semester studying at U.S. universities
including Harvard University, Portland State University, the State
University of New York, James Madison University, the American
University, Bard College and the University of Chicago.
Eligibility: High-achieving, low income, recent high school
graduates. Duration of Program: 5 years Contact e-mail:
[email protected]@aucegypt.edu Call for Applications:
Winter/Spring
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The Lotus Scholarship Program (Egypt) Description: The program
offers comprehensive scholarship packages to talented and deserving
Egyptian students to obtain undergraduate degrees from Egyptian
private universities in fields of studies that are important to
Egypts current and future development. The program also offers an
opportunity to spend a semester at a U.S. university for about half
of the 100 students selected. Eligibility: Egyptian students in the
last year of public or Azhari high school who have outstanding
credentials and financial need. Duration of Program: 4 years
Contact e-mail: [email protected]@iie-egypt.org Call for
Applications: Winter/Spring
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MEPI Tomorrows Leaders Scholarship Program (Egypt/Middle East)
Description: This Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) program
offers a four year university-level scholarship and internship
opportunities at select institutions of higher learning in the
Middle East and North Africa (in Egypt, the American University in
Cairo). Eligibility: This program is open to graduating high school
students from traditionally underserved groups. Duration of
Program: 4 years Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for
Applications: Fall
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Iowa International Writers Program Description: A ten-week
residency at Iowa University for international writers to
participate in cultural exchange activities in the fields of
writing, translation, and arts. Eligibility: The program is
designed for established and emerging creative writers: poets,
fiction writers, dramatists, and non-fiction writers. Duration of
Program: 3 months Contact e-mail: [email protected]@state.gov
Call for Applications: Spring
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Between the Lines: International Writers 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: The program is designed for
youth between the ages of 16 and 19 as of application deadline and
proficient in both Arabic and English (reading, writing, and
speaking). Duration of Program: 2 weeks Contact e-mail:
[email protected]@state.gov Call for Applications: Spring
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Between the Lines: International Writers Program for Chaperones
Description: The 16-19-year-old students in the Iowa writing
program are escorted to and from the city by adult chaperones who
are fluent in both Arabic and English. These chaperones act as
Arabic-speaking liaisons between the students and the BTL and IYWS
staff. They also work with the IWP on BTL-related projects, and
attend an Iowa Summer Writing Festival class of their choice.
Eligibility: Chaperones must be between the ages of 25 and 40,
proficient in Arabic and English and demonstrate experience working
with young people, particularly students in the demographic
(secondary school/college undergrad) Duration of Program: 2 weeks
Contact e-mail: [email protected]@state.gov Call for
Applications: Spring
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OneBeat International Music Exchange Description: OneBeat SM
encourages cross-cultural understanding by illustrating ways music
can be used to foster positive community engagement. The exchange
invites more than 50 young professional musicians and advanced
students (ages 19-35) from around the world to the U.S. to create
and perform innovative work with their American counterparts.
Eligibility: OneBeat is open to musicians ages 19-35, who
demonstrate both an advanced proficiency in their musical work, an
interest in cross-genre collaboration, and experience with or
interest in developing strategies to use music as a way to improve
their communities. Duration of Program: 26-28 days Contact:
http://1beat.org/http://1beat.org/ Call for Applications:
Winter
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TechWomen Program Description: Bringing the power of global
business, technology, and education together, TechWomen pairs 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
fosters and develops 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 States Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs (ECA), managed by the Institute of International
Education (IIE), 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 (Bachelors or equivalent) and proficient in
written and spoken English Duration of Program: 5 weeks Contact
e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Call for Applications:
Winter
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FORTUNE/State Department Global Womens Mentoring Program
Description: FORTUNE Most Powerful Women Summit and the U.S. State
Department established the Global Womens Mentoring Partnership in
May 2006. This public-private partnership places talented, emerging
women leaders from all over the world in mentoring programs with
FORTUNEs 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 non-U.S.-based corporation or non-profit
organization, or women who run business associations, foundations
or non-governmental organizations. Duration of Program: 4 weeks
Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for Applications: Winter
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Global Womens Sports Mentorship Program Description: This
program introduces participants to officials, high-level figures in
the sports sector, and representatives of sports business
associations. Participants also learn about American sports and the
history of women's sports in the U.S. Participants work with and
shadow a female senior executive and her team and engage in
activities specifically designed by the organization to meet the
needs and interests of the participant. Eligibility: 25-40
year-old, English-speaking women in the following fields: sports
management; sports administration; coaching; sports journalism and
mass communication; sports marketing; social responsibility; or
sports medicine. Duration of Program: 4 weeks Contact e-mail:
[email protected]@state.gov Call for Applications: Spring
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The Near East & South Asia Undergraduate Scholarship
Program (NESA) Description: NESA fosters cross-cultural exchange
and mutual understanding between young emerging leaders in the Near
East/ South 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 first, second, and third
year of undergraduate study or final year of secondary school with
demonstrated leadership and minimum TOEFL-ITP score of 500.
Duration of Program: One academic year Contact e-mail:
[email protected]@state.gov Call for Applications:
Winter
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Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Student Leaders
Institutes Program Description: The MEPI Student Leaders Institutes
Program provides opportunities for young university 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. culture and
society. Eligibility: Egyptian students in their first, second, and
third year of undergraduate study with demonstrated leadership and
English proficiency. Duration of Program: 5 weeks, summer-intensive
Contact e-mail: [email protected]@state.gov Call for
Applications: Winter
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Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Student
Leaders Program Description: Hosted by academic institutions
throughout the United States, the Student Leader Institutes include
an intensive academic component, an educational study tour to other
regions of the country, local community 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: 4-6 weeks, summer-intensive
Contact e-mail:
[email protected]@state.gov Call for
Applications: Winter
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Community College Initiative Description: The program offers
non-degree educational opportunities, professional development, and
exposure to American society at U.S. community colleges for young
Egyptians between ages 20 - 30 who have completed a secondary
degree, either technical or general. Grant duration may range from
one to two years and will result in either a Certificate in a
specialized technical skill or a general or technical Associate
Degree. Eligibility: Secondary school completion with a technical
or general degree required. Duration of Program: One or two years
Contact e-mail: [email protected] Call for Applications: Fall
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Fulbright Egyptian Student Program Description: The program
promotes leadership development, the study of languages, and the
development of international expertise in a wide range of fields
among recent graduates, graduate students, and developing
professionals and artists. The program equips future leaders with
the skills to thrive in an increasingly global environment by
pursuing one academic year of career-launching study or research
abroad. Some students may receive this grant to pursue Masters
degrees in the U.S. Eligibility: Applicants must have a bachelors
degree and at least 2 years post-graduate experience. Additional
requirements apply for non-degree and fine/applied arts applicants.
Duration of Program: 6-9 months for artists and non-degree
candidates, 2 years for Masters degree candidates Contact e-mail:
[email protected]@bfce.eun.org Call for Applications:
Winter
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EducationUSA Advising and Opportunity Grants Description: The
EducationUSA Advising Center in Alexandria, Egypt offers
information about how to apply for undergraduate and graduate study
at colleges and universities in the United States. It is located at
the Roushdy office of Amideast. The advisor there can help
candidates prepare to apply for post-graduate education and find
scholarships for study in the U.S. Eligibility: High-achieving
university graduates Duration of Program: Varies Contact e-mail:
EducationUSA- [email protected] Applications: Varies
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Secondary School Educators Institutes Program (SUSI) 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 can be a secondary teacher, teacher trainer, curriculum
developer, textbook writer, or ministry of education official
Duration of Program: 6 weeks Contact e-mail:
[email protected]@state.gov Call for Applications:
Winter
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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 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: 6
weeks professional development including 2-week internship Contact
e-mail: [email protected]@state.gov Call for Applications:
Spring
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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 semester to further develop expertise in their
subject areas, enhance teaching skills, and increase understanding
of the U.S. 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 Science Duration of Program:
Semester-long course including 8 week internship Contact e-mail:
[email protected]@state.gov Call for Applications:
Spring
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Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA)
Description: This program allows young teachers of English to
refine their teaching skills, increase their English language
proficiency and learn about U.S. society and values while
strengthening foreign language instruction at U.S. colleges and
universities. Eligibility: FLTA applicants must be teachers of
English or in training to become teachers of English and should
possess a university degree. Fluency in English is mandatory,
demonstrated by a score of no less than 213 (CBT) or 550 (paper-
based) on the TOEFL. Applicants should be between 21 and 29 years
old at the time of application. Duration of Program: one academic
year Contact e-mail: [email protected]@bfce.eun.eg Call
for Applications: Spring
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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 scholars, meet with experts in their disciplines,
visit civic institutions and explore the diversity and culture of
the United States. Topics: American Civilization, American Politics
and Political Thought, Contemporary American Literature, U.S.
Foreign Policy, Journalism and Media and Religious Pluralism.
Eligibility: Highly-motivated and experienced professionals from
institutions of higher education. Ideal candidate should be an
experienced professional, whose home institution is seeking to
introduce aspects of U.S. studies into its curricula, 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 areas related
to the program theme. Duration of Program: 6 weeks Contact e-mail:
[email protected]@state.gov Call for Applications:
Winter
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Fulbright Scholar Program/Scholar- in-Residence Program
Description: The Fulbright Scholar Program/Scholar in Residence
Program offers lecturing/research awards in the United States to
Egyptian college and university faculty and administrators, and
professionals from business and government, as well as artists,
journalists, scientists, lawyers, and independent scholars.
Eligibility: Ph.D. with relevant teaching experience and English
language proficiency. Duration of Program: 3-10 months Contact
e-mail: [email protected]@bfce.eun.eg Call for
Applications: Winter
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MEPI Civic Education and Leadership Fellowship Description: A
program funded by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
that provides Egyptian university teachers and scholars with the
opportunity to participate in a specialized civic education and
leadership program at the Maxwell School for Public Affairs at
Syracuse University in New York. Eligibility: Egyptian university
educators and scholars. Duration of Program: 5 months Contact
e-mail: [email protected]@state.gov Call for
Applications: Spring
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American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) Grants Description:
The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) has the capacity to
fund Egyptian scholars to conduct research for up to six months in
the United States. Eligibility: Pre-doctoral and post-doctoral
candidates. Duration of Program: Up to 6 months Contact e-mail:
[email protected]@arce.org Call for Applications: Fall