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A Special Professional Fellows Program Opportunity for Young Economic Empowerment Leaders
THEME: Post-Pandemic Equitable and Sustainable Economic Recovery
DATES: February 5 - March 8, 2024
The East-West Center's Professional Development Program, in cooperation with the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Young Pacific Leaders (Facebook page), is conducting a Special Professional Fellows Program Opportunity for Young Economic Empowerment Leaders from the Pacific Islands. Applications are now being accepted for the second cohort of young professionals from the Pacific Islands.
Professional Fellows are chosen through an open competition which highlights their demonstrated commitment to improving their communities through innovative economic development approaches. A particular emphasis is placed on selecting individuals with social entrepreneurial talents geared towards helping their communities emerge from the global COVID-19 pandemic and building resilience to future economic shocks.
Selected Fellows are assigned to customized work-placements in the US that will offer them fresh insights, new analytical perspectives, and practical approaches to address the challenges their communities are facing and identify opportunities for economic empowerment. Supplemental educational and cultural enrichment activities will ensure Fellows acquire substantive leadership skills as well as a deeper appreciation of American society.
How To Apply?
If you meet all the eligibility requirements below you can apply here.
Note: We strongly encourage you to apply online at the above link. If you are unable to connect to the online application, you can download a PDF form below and submit your application via email.
Who Can Apply? [Eligibility requirements]
Individuals who are:
- 25-40 years old
- Currently employed (including self-employment) in a position relevant to economic empowerment within Pacific and indigenous communities, with at least two years of demonstrated work experience.
- BOTH a citizen of, and currently residing in, one of the eligible countries (see below)
- An English language speaker with proficiency in spoken and written English to effectively function in an American workplace
- Eligible to obtain a J-1 Visa and spend five weeks in the United States for the Fellowship
- Committed to returning to their home country after the program
Note: People living with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Eligible Countries
- Australia
- Cook Islands
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- Kiribati
- Marshall Islands
- Nauru
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Niue
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Wallis & Futuna
This is a program of the US Department of State with funding provided by the US Government, administered by the East-West Center.
A Special Professional Fellows Program Opportunity for Young Economic Empowerment Leaders
THEME: Post-Pandemic Equitable and Sustainable Economic Recovery
DATES: February 5 - March 8, 2024
The East-West Center's Professional Development Program, in cooperation with the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Young Pacific Leaders (Facebook page), is conducting a Special Professional Fellows Program Opportunity for Young Economic Empowerment Leaders from the Pacific Islands. Applications are now being accepted for the second cohort of young professionals from the Pacific Islands.
Professional Fellows are chosen through an open competition which highlights their demonstrated commitment to improving their communities through innovative economic development approaches. A particular emphasis is placed on selecting individuals with social entrepreneurial talents geared towards helping their communities emerge from the global COVID-19 pandemic and building resilience to future economic shocks.
Selected Fellows are assigned to customized work-placements in the US that will offer them fresh insights, new analytical perspectives, and practical approaches to address the challenges their communities are facing and identify opportunities for economic empowerment. Supplemental educational and cultural enrichment activities will ensure Fellows acquire substantive leadership skills as well as a deeper appreciation of American society.
How To Apply?
If you meet all the eligibility requirements below you can apply here.
Note: We strongly encourage you to apply online at the above link. If you are unable to connect to the online application, you can download a PDF form below and submit your application via email.
Who Can Apply? [Eligibility requirements]
Individuals who are:
- 25-40 years old
- Currently employed (including self-employment) in a position relevant to economic empowerment within Pacific and indigenous communities, with at least two years of demonstrated work experience.
- BOTH a citizen of, and currently residing in, one of the eligible countries (see below)
- An English language speaker with proficiency in spoken and written English to effectively function in an American workplace
- Eligible to obtain a J-1 Visa and spend five weeks in the United States for the Fellowship
- Committed to returning to their home country after the program
Note: People living with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Eligible Countries
- Australia
- Cook Islands
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- Kiribati
- Marshall Islands
- Nauru
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Niue
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Wallis & Futuna
This is a program of the US Department of State with funding provided by the US Government, administered by the East-West Center.