About this scholarship
The YSEALI Academic Fellowship is an intensive short-term academic program (Five-week programs) whose purpose is to provide groups of young leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States and a particular theme, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The Fellowship will focus on one of three themes: Civic Engagement, Environmental Issues, and Social Entrepreneurship and Economic Development.
Eligibility
- A citizen of Cambodia
- A YSEALI member – if you are not a YSEALI member yet, you need to register and become a member.
- Between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application.
- A resident of Cambodia
- A full-time undergraduate student from college, university, or other institutions of higher learning; or have graduated in the past four years.
- Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
- Not employees or immediate family members of employees of the U.S. Government (including a U.S. embassy or consulate, USAID, or other U.S. Government entity).
- Not alumni of the YSEALI academic fellowship (including the hybrid program).
Other Essential Program information:
- Program Funding: Through cooperative agreements to the host universities, the U.S. Department of State will cover all participant costs, including international travel costs; technology allowances for the virtual program; travel allowances; program administration; domestic travel and ground transportation; book, cultural, mailing and incidental allowances; and housing and subsistence.
- Program Requirements and Restrictions: Candidates should be made aware that they are applying for an intensive and rigorous academic program and are expected to fully participate in all aspects of the Fellowship. Participants must attend all lectures, participate in all required organized activities, and complete all assignments. Family members and/or friends may not accompany or join participants for any part of the program.
- English Language Ability: English Language proficiency is required to participate in this program. All candidates must be proficient in English so that they can actively participate in the academic program. Host institutions will consider the varying levels of participants’ comprehension and speaking ability and will prepare lectures and discussions that meet the highest academic standards while using language appropriate for students where English is their second or third language.
- Housing and Meal Arrangements: Housing will be in shared or single university dorms on campus or full-service hotels within walking distance of most classroom activities. Male and female participants will be housed in separate quarters. In addition to regular group meals and a university meal plan, participants may have access to a kitchen to cook some meals on their own.
- Reasonable Accommodations: Care will be taken to ensure that special requirements regarding diet, daily worship, housing, and medical care are satisfied. Reasonable accommodations will be made available to the greatest extent possible.
- Health Benefits: All participants will be enrolled in the Department of State’s Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) health benefit plan during the U.S.-based in-person component, which provides coverage of up to $100,000 with a $25 co-pay per medical visit and a $75 co-pay per emergency room visit, for the duration of the program. Pre-existing conditions may be covered up to $100,000, subject to policy exclusions and limitations.
- Travel Policy: Participants are not allowed to arrive in the United States prior to the start date of the Fellowship or remain in the United States after the end date. Similarly, participants will not be permitted to leave the Fellowship to visit relatives or friends while in the United States. Participants are required to return to their home countries immediately following the end of the Institute.
How to apply?
Applicants may download the application form and complete that form. Next, application need to email completed form to YSEALICambodia@state.gov (with email subject “Fall 2024 YSEALI AFP Application”).
Application Period
Application Deadline: Applicants can apply before or by Saturday, April 20, 2024 @ 23:59 (Cambodia time)
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