Deadline- June 4, 2012
The Atlantic Council of the United States (ACUS), in partnership with the Istanbul Policy Center (IPC) at Sabanci University, is excited to announce the 2012-2013 Young Turkey/Young America program. Each trip will be approximately two weeks long, and all participants from both countries will participate in both the U.S. and Turkish sessions. The Turkish session will include time in Ankara and Istanbul, with the possibility of visiting a third destination.
They are currently seeking applications from exceptional Turkish and American young professionals, aged 24-35 who are currently involved in international affairs, youth wings of political parties, not-for-profit organizations with a civic society or youth focus, universities, business organizations, government agencies, media, and think tanks and who possess a strong passion for international engagement and have demonstrated leadership abilities. Applicants who are selected will need to provide a signed letter from their employer stating that the employer will allow the applicant to attend both trips.
Program participants will build enduring connections through vigorous discussions and web-based interaction, while meetings with government officials and independent experts will prompt serious explorations of foreign policy issues.
Eligibility-
Turkish applicants must:
- Be a citizen of Turkey and currently reside and work in Turkey;
- Be 24-35 years of age;
- Be able to participate in both components of the program and depart for the Turkish session in March/April 2013;
- Have at least two years of full-time experience and currently work in international affairs, the youth wing of a political party, a not-for-profit organization with a civic society or youth focus, a university, a business organization, a government agency, the media, or a think tank;
- Be highly proficient in written and oral English (be able to participate in an English language interview);
- Return to their home country after completing the program;
- Be able to begin the program in the United States in August/September 2012; and,
- Be able to receive and maintain a U.S. exchange visa (J-1) required for this program.
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