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MEPI Legal and Business Fellowship Program

Program Description

The Legal and Business Fellowship Program (LBFP) is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and will provide young women in business and law an opportunity to practice their skills and gain experience to help them grow as professionals and advocate for an improved investment climate and legal reforms.

The five-month program will be conducted in the United States from March 30, 2008 to August 28, 2008.

Eligible applicants will be considered through a transparent merit-based process that will identify leaders with strong English language skills who demonstrate maturity, flexibility, and commitment to their professional goals. Women from under-served and under-represented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligible applicants can apply  by clicking on the tab called "Log-in Page."  If you are unable to complete the application on-line, please contact your local AMIDEAST office to request a paper application. 


Grant Benefits

The LBFP grant is limited to covering the program costs outlined below. All other costs are the responsibility of the grantee.
• round trip airfare to the United States and to the fellowship sites
• academic fees
• accident and sickness insurance
• housing (to be shared with another female participant)
• daily allowance

In addition, grantees will be provided J-1 visa support, ongoing program monitoring while in the U.S., and, at the successful conclusion of the U.S. program, alumnae networking opportunities in their home countries.

The MEPI Legal and Business Fellowship Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by AMIDEAST