USIP Generation Change Fellowship Program for Developing Countries 2017

Application Deadline: 15th May 2017

Eligible Countries: Afghanistan, Iraq, Central African Republic, Colombia, Myanmar, Tunisia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, or be of Syrian origin living and working in Lebanon, Turkey or Jordan.

About the Award: The program will bring a group of 28 youth peacebuilders to Dharamsala for two days of conversation with the Dalai Lama to discuss ways in which youth can partner with international leaders to build peace. Selected youth will come from some of the world’s most conflict-ridden areas.

Type: Fellowship

Eligibility: 

• Must reside and work in Afghanistan, Iraq, Central African Republic, Colombia, Myanmar, Tunisia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, or be of Syrian origin living and working in Lebanon, Turkey or Jordan.
• Must be 18-35 years old.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must hold a leadership role in an organization that does peacebuilding work.
• Must have a passport that is valid through May 2018.

Number of Awards: 28

Duration of Program: November 3-9, 2017

How to Apply: Submission should include:
• A completed application form via Survey Monkey
• A list of three references with contact information e-mailed to
GenChange@usip.org
• An updated CV e-mailed to GenChange@usip.org
• A scanned copy of a valid passport e-mailed to GenChange@usip.org

Please submit the application using Survey Monkey. Please e-mail all attachments in one e-mail to GenChange@usip.org. The e-mail subject line should read: SURNAME, HHDL application. Submissions that are incomplete or late will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted no later than May 15, 2017 at 17:00 (GMT -4:00).  All inquiries should be sent to GenChange@usip.org.

Visit Program Webpage for details

Award Provider: The U.S. Institute of Peace

Important Notes: Selected participants will be notified by email by July15, 2017.  If you are not notified by this time, you have not been selected.