Overview
The Civic Education and Leadership Fellowship (CELF) provides an opportunity for academics in the social sciences from the Middle East and North Africa to engage in 4-month residencies at the Maxwell School for Public Affairs at Syracuse University. The program includes both group seminars and individually tailored components for each participant. The objectives of the program are to: 1) promote democracy and international standards in social science education at the university policy level; 2) enhance the quality of civic education through improved curricula development and delivery, increased institutional capacity, and expanded student and faculty engagement; and 3) fully develop the critical thinking and analytical abilities needed by educators.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Implementer: Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Countries targeted: Rotates per program period -- Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen (excludes Iran, Libya, Syria, and the West Bank and Gaza)
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
The program is open to individuals working at an accredited institution of higher education for a minimum of 5 years but not more than 10 years. Applicants must possess at least 5 years of experience working in social science disciplines, including political science, public administration, law, media, journalism, and communications. Applicants that hold PhD degrees (completed or in progress) are preferred. However, the minimum educational requirement for candidates is a completed Master’s degree in one of the aforementioned fields. Applicants must have English language fluency to participate successfully in a high-level academic and professional environment and will be requested to submit TOEFL scores. This program is subject to J-1 visa restrictions. At the time of application and while participating in the program, Fellows must be citizens of the countries listed in the “Program Details” section above and cannot hold U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident.
Applicants must demonstrate: a commitment to improving the quality and capacity of educational institutions in the region and in their fields of study; leadership skills; the capacity to apply opportunities presented in this program in a way that would benefit institutions, organizations and/or communities; and the desire to remain working in their field of study for the foreseeable future.
HOW DO PARTICIPANTS APPLY?
Participants are nominated by targeted Posts, which are requested to advertise and recruit for at least six qualified male and female candidates (top four plus two alternates). Posts should then submit ranked nominations, with resumes and essays, by email to Syracuse University and the MEPI DC Program Officer. A complete application includes an updated resume, a letter of support allowing the applicant to study in the United States from the Fellow’s institution, and two essays of no more than 500 words each, written in English, which answer the following:
• ESSAY ONE: What has influenced your thinking about civic engagement? What are the prospects for greater civic engagement in solving problems and fostering participatory democracy in your country and how do you see the connection between your field of study and improving the prospects for civic engagement in your country?
• ESSAY TWO: What hopes and plans do you have for improving the quality and capacity of your educational institution in your field of study? How do you see yourself leading the change?
IMPORTANT DATES:
Embassies are now recruiting and are accepting applications for the Spring 2011 program on a rolling basis. Applicants should contact their respective embassy to apply.
For more information about the program, please e-mail: MEPIExchanges@state.gov. Applicants may also get additional information from MEPI Coordinators at local American Embassies.
Embassies are now recruiting and are accepting applications for the Spring 2011 program on a rolling basis. Applicants should contact their respective embassy to apply.
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http://mepi.state.gov/opportunities/mepi-exchange-programs/civic-education-and-leadership-fellowship.html
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The Civic Education and Leadership Fellowship (CELF) provides an opportunity for academics in the social sciences from the Middle East and North Africa to engage in 4-month residencies at the Maxwell School for Public Affairs at Syracuse University. The program includes both group seminars and individually tailored components for each participant. The objectives of the program are to: 1) promote democracy and international standards in social science education at the university policy level; 2) enhance the quality of civic education through improved curricula development and delivery, increased institutional capacity, and expanded student and faculty engagement; and 3) fully develop the critical thinking and analytical abilities needed by educators.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Implementer: Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
Countries targeted: Rotates per program period -- Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen (excludes Iran, Libya, Syria, and the West Bank and Gaza)
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
The program is open to individuals working at an accredited institution of higher education for a minimum of 5 years but not more than 10 years. Applicants must possess at least 5 years of experience working in social science disciplines, including political science, public administration, law, media, journalism, and communications. Applicants that hold PhD degrees (completed or in progress) are preferred. However, the minimum educational requirement for candidates is a completed Master’s degree in one of the aforementioned fields. Applicants must have English language fluency to participate successfully in a high-level academic and professional environment and will be requested to submit TOEFL scores. This program is subject to J-1 visa restrictions. At the time of application and while participating in the program, Fellows must be citizens of the countries listed in the “Program Details” section above and cannot hold U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident.
Applicants must demonstrate: a commitment to improving the quality and capacity of educational institutions in the region and in their fields of study; leadership skills; the capacity to apply opportunities presented in this program in a way that would benefit institutions, organizations and/or communities; and the desire to remain working in their field of study for the foreseeable future.
HOW DO PARTICIPANTS APPLY?
Participants are nominated by targeted Posts, which are requested to advertise and recruit for at least six qualified male and female candidates (top four plus two alternates). Posts should then submit ranked nominations, with resumes and essays, by email to Syracuse University and the MEPI DC Program Officer. A complete application includes an updated resume, a letter of support allowing the applicant to study in the United States from the Fellow’s institution, and two essays of no more than 500 words each, written in English, which answer the following:
• ESSAY ONE: What has influenced your thinking about civic engagement? What are the prospects for greater civic engagement in solving problems and fostering participatory democracy in your country and how do you see the connection between your field of study and improving the prospects for civic engagement in your country?
• ESSAY TWO: What hopes and plans do you have for improving the quality and capacity of your educational institution in your field of study? How do you see yourself leading the change?
IMPORTANT DATES:
Embassies are now recruiting and are accepting applications for the Spring 2011 program on a rolling basis. Applicants should contact their respective embassy to apply.
For more information about the program, please e-mail: MEPIExchanges@state.gov. Applicants may also get additional information from MEPI Coordinators at local American Embassies.
Embassies are now recruiting and are accepting applications for the Spring 2011 program on a rolling basis. Applicants should contact their respective embassy to apply.
.
http://mepi.state.gov/opportunities/mepi-exchange-programs/civic-education-and-leadership-fellowship.html
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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Hey all,
Civic education is a must for upbringing a society the way it should be. MEPI is doing a great job
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