Funded Fellowship Program for Economic Empowerment for Tunisians & Moroccans in the U.S

The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for the Middle East and North Africa is a fully funded six-week program (including a four-week fellowship placement) in the U.S. for young professionals committed to empowering their communities through innovation and entrepreneurship, socially responsible businesses, and workforce development. 

Qualifications

This program is designed for people with strong leadership skills who are early- to mid-career professionals and who are committed to making a lasting positive impact in their communities.

Who Should Apply?

• Entrepreneurs and Social Innovators.
• Small & medium business Owners and Managers who are investing in innovative socially conscious products and programs.
• Individuals working in Civil Society/NGOs working on youth workforce training and development, increasing the role of marginalized populations in the economy, building financial literacy, training in technology use and IT development, and other efforts around economic empowerment.
• Individuals working in  University incubators, accelerators, and job-readiness programs, and programs focusing on business development, financial literacy, sustainable tourism, or economic development.
• Individuals working in Government Agencies/Ministries, national policy offices, think-tanks, and offices working to increase the presence of underrepresented citizens in the economy.

Eligibility

• 25 – 40 years old
• A current citizen and resident of Morocco or Tunisia.
• Fluency in English (enough to work full-time in a US fellowship).
• Have at least two years' work experience in their field.
• Currently employed.
• Interest in hosting reciprocal program for Americans in your country.
• Able to convene 25 or more colleagues for post-trip briefings, presentations, and project work.
• Have demonstrated strong leadership skills and commitment to community.
• Demonstrates initiative, teamwork, and openness.
• Preference will be given to those who have not previously traveled on a U.S. government funded program.

Program Details & Benefits

• 38 Fellows are selected from six countries (Application is currently available in Morocco and Tunisia)
• Fellows will participate in a  six-week program, (Spring and Fall, 2019) each with:
  • A one-week host family stay
  • A one-week business development and social entrepreneurship intensive with University Partner
  • A one-month fellowship placement in individual businesses and/or offices in Washington, D.C.
  • 4- days Participation in the Professional Fellows Congress
  • Design and development of a complete proposal for a follow-on projects to be carried out by PFP fellows, supported by mini-grants

Read more about the program details.

About Legacy International

The institute was founded in 1979, as the Institute for Practical Idealism and later known as Legacy International which was inspired by J.E. Rash’s vision. The institute has been helping people develop and refine the skills to effectively and sustainably address the needs of their societies in a way conducive to their local circumstances through an emphasis on building long-lasting relationships around shared universal values. Legacy International's work has spanned 105 countries and impacted over 675,000 people.