PFP Announcing Scholarship for Training of State and Public Administration Specialists in USA

The Young Professionals Professional Fellows Program (PFP) offers fellowships for five to six weeks of on-the-job professional training in US state legislatures, local governments, and public policy NGOs.

To be eligible for PFP, applicants must:

be a citizen of Armenia and currently reside in your country of citizenship. Applicants living outside of their country of citizenship will not be considered eligible to apply;

Be between 25 and 35 years old at the time of participation in the program (be born on/after September 5th, 1988 and no later than September 5th, 1998 for participating in the Fall 2023 program or be born on/after May 7, 1989 and no later the May 7th, 1999 for participating in the Spring 2024 program);

be a college graduate (equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree or higher);

be proficient in English;

have relevant experience in and commitment to a career in the public sector and/or nonprofit sector (e.g., legislative, executive, and NGOs that address policy issues);

have demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills (please elaborate on your leadership and collaborative activities in essays at the end of this application, and submit/upload any certificates/materials that can prove your leadership skills);

The deadline for submitting the application is January 31, 2023.

The program covers travel and living expenses in the US.

For program details, contact the American Councils office at 56 00 45, 54 40 12, [email protected].