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Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)

Youth Summer Leadership Institute

What is the MEPI Youth Summer Leadership Institute?

  • It is a fully-funded five-week intensive leadership training program in the U.S. for undergraduate students. The program is held in the summer starting June 29, 2010.
  • Participants develop leadership and collective problem-solving skills, while exploring U.S. history and culture.
  • The Institute consists of hands-on leadership training workshops, academic sessions, site visits, community service projects, optional home stays and other opportunities for interaction with Americans peers.


Can I apply for the MEPI Youth Summer Leadership Institute?

Yes you can, if…

  • You are a Palestinian citizen, living and attending school in the West Bank, East Jerusalem or Gaza.
  • You are a current university student, age 20 to 24 years old.
  • You are proficient in English.
  • You are mature, responsible, independent, open-minded, tolerant, and thoughtful.
  • You have a strong interest in learning about the United States.



Deadline passed. 

For Inquiries:

Contact Maureen (West Bank/East Jerusalem), at (02) 622-7172 or via e-mail on exchanges@state.gov or Essam (Gaza Strip) at (08) 286-4623 or via e-mail on emattar@palnet.com.

 

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