The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) Youth Summer Leadership Institute

  24/11/2010

 
 
The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)
Youth Summer Leadership Institute
 
Summer 2011 Application
 
 



 
It is a fully-funded five-week intensive leadership training program in the U.S. for undergraduate students. The program is held in the summer starting June 29, 2011.
 
The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)

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Participants develop leadership and collective problem-solving skills, while exploring U.S. history and culture.
 
The Institute consists of hands-on leadership training workshops, academic sessions, site visits, community service projects, optional home stays and other opportunities for interaction with Americans peers.
 
deadline; 17th Jan 2011

 
you can apply, if…

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You are not carrying an American passport or an American green card.
- You are a current university student, age 20 to 24 years old.
You are proficient in English.
You are mature, responsible, independent, open-minded, tolerant, and thoughtful.
You have a strong interest in learning about the United States.
 

Applications…
Are due to the Public Affairs Office, U.S. Consulate by February 1st, 2011and
should be hand-delivered or submitted electronically to exchanges@state.gov (West Bank and Jerusalem) or emattar@palnet.com (Gaza). exchanges@state.gov or Essam (Gaza Strip) at (08) 286-4623 or via e-mail on emattar@palnet.com.For more information, contact Maureen (West Bank/East Jerusalem), at (02) 622-7172 or via e-mail on
 
 
Qualified applicants…
Will be invited to an interview in Ramallah or Gaza.
Must bring a printed and signed copy of their application to the interview.
Must bring copies of their academic transcripts to the interview.
Must bring a copy of their passport biographical page to the interview.
 

For the application form click here
You are a Palestinian citizen, living and attending school in the West Bank, East Jerusalem or Gaza.


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