Summary:
The U.S. Professional Fellows Program 2025 is a program that trains and supports young women from Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe who work in the agriculture and food sectors. The program offers a five-week fellowship in the U.S. where the participants will learn from experts, participate in professional internships, and develop their own projects to address agricultural challenges in their communities. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and is administered by Michigan State University and its partners.
Sponsor:
The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and is administered by Michigan State University (US), University of Rwanda (Rwanda), University of Pretoria (South Africa), University of Zambia (Zambia) and Chinhoyi University of Technology (Zimbabwe).
Eligibility:
The program is open to young women who are:
- Citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, or Zimbabwe.
- Living and working in their home country at the time of the application.
- Fluent in both spoken and written English.
- Have at least two years of professional/working experience in the agriculture and food sectors.
- Motivated, innovative, and committed to social change.
Benefits:
The program offers the following benefits to the selected participants:
- A fully funded five-week fellowship in the U.S., including travel, accommodation, tuition, materials, and a living stipend if needed.
- A personalized curriculum that covers various topics such as problem analysis, intervention selection, impact evaluation, fundraising, management, and more.
- A professional internship with a Michigan-based organization that provides practical experience and networking opportunities.
- A mentorship and coaching service that connects them with experts and leaders in their field.
- A chance to pitch their projects to potential investors and partners.
- A certificate of completion and recognition.
Deadline:
February 16, 2024