Description:

The applications are open to apply for the IREX Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program 2025 in the USA. This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with the Funding provided by the U.S. government and implementation by IREX. The CEE Program is a global network of innovators that are working to address 21st-century issues. Participants will spend three months in the United States with all the expenses covered by the U.S. Government.

Overview of the IREX CEE Program:

This program is divided into four parts:

· Three Months Practice in the United States: Participants will get a Practical section of a course of study, and will get hands-on experience.

· Leadership and Civic Engagement Academy: CEE fellows will explore the program themes through an interactive curriculum from mentors, lectures, discussions, and a global network.

· Community Engagement Project (CEP): CEE fellows will design and plan a community engagement project in their home country.

· Community Engagement Project (CEP) Exchange: U.S. hosts and CEE specialists will travel to a CEE alumnus’ country to work and help alumni with their projects.

Level of Field: Exchange program

Grants: J-1 visa support.

· Round Trip Airfare from fellow home country to the U.S.

· Monthly allowance to cover Housing, Meals, and living expenses while in the U.S.

· Accident and sickness health benefits.

Eligibility: The age of the applicant should be in between 21-27 years.

· University students can also apply to any field. The CEE Program does not have a formal education requirement.

· Currently living and working in their home country at the time of application.

· Minimum of two years of professional or volunteer experience, working on civil society issues.

· Able to Travel to the United States in 2025.

· Able to receive a U.S. J-1 Visa.

· The Semi-Finalist will be required to take a Duolingo English language test.

How to apply: Applicants have to apply online through online application. The link to the official website is given below.

Deadline: 2nd July 2024

Official website: https://www.irex.org/program/community-engagement-exchange-program-application-information