Deadline: 1 February 2016
The Asia Foundation is accepting applications for its Lankacorps fellowships 2016 in order to foster the involvement and understanding of young members of the expatriate Sri Lankan community who have limited in-depth experience with the country of their heritage.
LankaCorps is a unique opportunity for young leaders of Sri Lankan heritage to professionally engage in social, cultural, and economic development activities in Sri Lanka. Asia Foundation staff will offer in-country advisory and logistical support for the Fellows during their six-month affiliation.
Purpose
The Foundation has created LankaCorps:
- To help members of the expatriate Sri Lankan community engage with post-conflict Sri Lanka;
- To enhance understanding of contemporary Sri Lanka within the expatriate community and the broader public.
- The program’s intent is to foster identification with Sri Lanka among the young members of the expatriate community who have limited in-depth experience with the country.
Benefits
The fellowship will provide roundtrip international airfare, in-country expenses (including a monthly stipend), and health insurance coverage.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must:
- Be at least 21 years of age, and not over 30, on the projected start date;
- Have at least a bachelor’s degree with high academic achievement;
- Have demonstrable leadership skills and civic engagement;
- Be in excellent physical health;
- Be of Sri Lankan heritage; and
- Have U.S. or Canadian citizenship.
- Candidates in all fields will be considered; however, preference will be given to those whose background and interests are likely to contribute to Sri Lanka’s development.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Lankacorps Fellowships.
