Atlas Corps Fellowship: MENA Entrepreneurship Initiative 2020 for North Africans – USA

The Atlas Corps Fellowship: MENA Entrepreneurship Initiative (MENA Entrepreneurship Initiative), a special initiative within the Atlas Corps Fellowship, is supported by the U.S. Government and is specifically looking to recruit emerging business professionals from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, and Tunisia for a 12-month professional fellowship in the United States.

Application Deadline: 3rd November 2019

Eligible Countries: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, and Tunisia.

To be taken at (country): USA

Type: Entrepreneurship

Eligibility:

— Two or more years of relevant experience
— Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
— English proficiency (oral, writing, reading)
— Age 35 or younger
— Apply to serve in a country other than where you are from (U.S. citizens are not eligible for the U.S. Fellowship)
— Commitment to return to your home country after the 12-18 month Fellowship
— Commitment to living on a basic stipend that only covers food, shared housing, and local transportation

Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award: Fellows will increase their business acumen while serving in leading corporations, private companies, b-corps, and organizations that promote entrepreneurship through hands-on experience while developing person-to-person connections to learn effective business practices. This prestigious fellowship includes health insurance, enrollment in Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab, travel costs, and a living stipend.

Duration of Programme: 12-18 months

How to Apply: 

• We consider applications on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to be considered for Host Organization placements. The application is a multi-step process. Our Fellow Classes start multiple times during the year.
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