Deadline: 18 March 2016
The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center is seeking applications for Emerging Leaders of Pakistan (ELP) 2016 Fellowship Program to empower the next generation of Pakistan’s leaders. The program identifies, cultivates, and supports young people in Pakistan who have the potential of becoming future leaders by providing resources to strengthen their engagement within civil society.
Each year, fifteen young leaders from Pakistan visit the United States to meet with policymakers, community leaders, diaspora communities, entrepreneurs, and regional experts, among others. An online forum facilitates continued idea exchange among participants and with the broader community in Pakistan, the region, and the world.
Program Aims
- Build a network of young Pakistani leaders to facilitate idea exchange and forge long-term collaborative relationships.
- Develop Fellows’ leadership and practical skills through meetings with policymakers, civil society leaders, entrepreneurs, and others, and learn best practices to adapt to their own context in Pakistan.
- Share experiences, knowledge, and recommendations with stakeholders on the future of Pakistan and key issues affecting young people in the country.
- Strengthen ties between the United States and Pakistan by addressing misperceptions on both sides of the bilateral relationship
Benefits
- Contribute to the development of Pakistan’s youth and take ownership for the next generation of leaders
- Chance to be part of the Atlantic Council’s global network of business leaders and policymakers
- Gain visibility through recognition on the ELP website and through the South Asia Center
Eligibility Criteria
- ELP is looking for successful, driven, diverse applicants from a broad range of personal and professional backgrounds from across the country.
- Individuals should be passionate about bringing about social change in Pakistan, and who creatively tackle violent narratives and promote inclusion in their communities.
- ELP want to know what you’ve done, what you’re currently doing, and what your aspirations are for the future.
- Between 18 and 30 years of age
- A citizen of Pakistan, currently residing in Pakistan
- Willing and able to travel to the United States
- Able to communicate in English (written and oral)
- No previous travel to North America or Europe
- Working to promote inclusion and counter violent extremist narratives
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Emerging Leaders of Pakistan.
