Applications are open for the IREX Community Solutions Program 2025 for Community Youth leaders. Apply Below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline for the IREX Community Solutions Program 2025 for Community Youth leaders is November 13, 2024.
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Tell Me About The IREX Community Solutions Program 2025:
The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a year-long professional leadership development program for established community leaders working to improve their communities by addressing issues related to democracy and human rights, environment, peace and conflict resolution, and women and gender. CSP includes a four-month hands-on U.S. practicum, personalized leadership coaching and training through a graduate level leadership curriculum, and a six-month follow-on community project fellows implement in their home country.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
All fields
Type:
Training Programย
Who can Apply For The The IREX Community Solutions Program 2025?
Also, the application requirements includes:
- You are between the ages of 26 and 39 as of November 13, 2024
- You are a citizen of one of the eligible countries listed below
- You are living and working in your home country
- Individuals with refugee status working on behalf of their home community may be given special consideration
- You have at least two years of experience working on community development, either as a full-time or part-time employee or volunteer
- You are not currently participating in an academic, training, or research program in the U.S.
- You have a high level of proficiency in spoken and written English at the time of application
- Semifinalists will be required to take and pass or submit recent scores for a TOEFL or IELTS English language test
- You are available to travel to the U.S. for four months from August to December 2025
- You are not a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. and have not applied for U.S. permanent residency within the past three years
- You are eligible to receive a U.S. J-1 visa
- Applicants who have participated in an exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government must have fulfilled their two-year home residency requirement
- You are committed to returning to your home country for a minimum of two years after completing the program and
- You are not a current IREX employee or consultant, or their immediate family member
Which Countries Are Eligible?
The list of the eligible countries is here.
Where will the Award be Taken?
USA
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Award?
Additionally, the program covers the cost of most expenses associated with:
- J-1 visa support
- Round-trip travel from participantsโ home city to the U.S.
- Monthly allowance to cover housing, meals, and other living expenses while in the U.S.ย
- Accident and sickness health coverage
- Accessibility accommodations, such as ADA accessible rooms for in-person training, software such as JAWS, and community assistance and community training
How Long Will the Award Last?
Unspecified
How to Apply:
To apply, click this link.