Apply For a Fully Funded IREX Community Solutions Program

Deadline:October 27, 2014

REX is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Community Solutions Program. Please see the aapplication Instructions for more information on how to apply. The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working in Transparency and Accountability, Tolerance and Conflict Resolution, Environmental Issues, and Women and Gender Issues. CSP is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, and implemented by IREX.

 

PROVISIONS 

• J-1 visa support 

• Round-trip travel from participant’s home city to the U.S. 

• Accident and sickness insurance 

• Living Allowance to cover housing, meals and incidentals 

ELIGIBILITY 

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 Community Solutions Program is merit-based and open to community leaders, ages 25-38 at the time of application, who meet the following criteria: 

• From a participating country (U.S. citizens, permanent residents of the U.S., and individuals who have applied for U.S. permanent residency in the past three years are not eligible for this program).

• Currently living and working in his/her home country (Individuals participating in academic, training or research programs in the United States at the time of application and individuals residing or working outside their home countries at the time of application are not eligible for this program). 

• Currently working on a community project or initiative in his/her home country; and, has at least 2 years of professional experience in this capacity at the time of application.

• Able to begin the program in the United States in 2015, and is committed to returning to his/her home country after completion of the program .

• Able to receive a U.S. J-1 visa (Individuals who have participated in an exchange visitor program sponsored or funded by the U.S. Government who have not fulfilled their two-year home residency requirement by the time of application are not eligible for this program).

• Proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application.

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