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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Turkey: Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on Social Entrepreneurship

Overview

The Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders is an intensive academic program whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The Institute on Social Entrepreneurship will consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations and lectures. The coursework and classroom activities will be complemented by educational travel to other parts of the United States, local site visits, and volunteer opportunities. The institute will include an academic residency component of approximately four weeks and a domestic travel component of approximately one week that will conclude with a three-day program in Washington, D.C.

The Study of the U.S. Institute on Social Entrepreneurship will provide participants with an overview of how to employ entrepreneurial skills to address social issues. The Institute will review the development, history, challenges, and successes of social enterprises and community leaders, in the United States and globally. Topics may include microfinance; organizational development and management; grant writing; innovation; emerging markets and risk analysis; strategic business planning; corporate social responsibility; and women and minorities in entrepreneurship.


Other Essential Program Information

Program Funding: The United States government will cover all participant costs, including international travel; travel and ground transportation in the U.S.; book, cultural, mailing, and incidental allowances; and housing and subsistence expenses.

Housing and Meal Arrangements: Housing will typically be in college- or university-owned housing. Participants may be expected to share a room and bathroom with another student of the same gender. Most meals will be provided at campus facilities, though participants may have access to a kitchen to cook some meals on their own. Care will be taken to ensure that any special requirements regarding diet, daily worship, housing, and medical care are satisfied.

Health Insurance: All participants will receive the U.S. Department of State’s coverage of $50,000 with a $15 co-pay for the duration of the program. Pre-existing conditions are not covered.

Program Requirements and Restrictions: Participants are expected to participate fully in the academic program. They are expected to attend all lectures and organized activities, and complete assigned readings. The institute is very intensive and there will be little time for personal pursuits unrelated to the program.

Under no circumstances are participants allowed to arrive in the U.S. prior to the start date of the institute or remain in the U.S. after its end date. Similarly, participants will not be allowed to leave the institute to visit relatives or friends while in the U.S. If a relative or friend wishes to visit them, it will be addressed on a case by case basis, in consultation with the program director.

Violations of host institution rules or local, state or federal laws can be grounds for immediate dismissal from the program.

English Language Ability: It is imperative that all candidates demonstrate English language fluency. The institute is a rigorous and demanding program; participants will be expected to handle substantial reading assignments in English and to be full and active participants in all seminar and panel discussions. English fluency is vital to a successful experience in the institute.

Candidate Description and Qualifications: The participants are expected to be highly motivated first- through third-year undergraduate students from colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education, who have a strong interest in social entrepreneurship and who have demonstrated leadership through academic work, community involvement, and extracurricular activities. Their fields of study will be varied and will include business, economics, international development, management, social work, sociology, and other professional fields. All participants will have a good knowledge of English. The Embassy welcomes applicants from both rural and urban areas, with little or no prior experience in the United States or elsewhere outside Turkey.

Candidates nominated for this program will:

-Have a strong interest in social entrepreneurship;
-Be typically 25 years of age or younger;
-Be returning to their home universities following completion of their institute program;
-Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university and community activities;
-Indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States;
-Have a sustained high level of academic achievement, as indicated in grades, awards, and teacher recommendations;
-Have demonstrated commitment to community and extracurricular university activities;
-Have had little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States or elsewhere outside of Turkey;
-Be mature, responsible, independent, confident, open-minded, tolerant, thoughtful and inquisitive;
-Be willing and able to fully participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and educational travel program;
-Be comfortable with campus life, prepared to share living accommodations, and able to make adjustments to cultural and social practices different from those in Turkey; and,
-Have a good knowledge of English; English fluency is vital to a successful experience in the institute.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, December 17, 2010

Applications for the Istanbul consular district should be emailed to istanbulpas@state.gov

How to apply: http://istanbul.usconsulate.gov/susi_socialentrepreneurship2011.html


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