Apply for MEPI Student Leaders Program

The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is pleased to invite young applicants from the region to apply for the MEPI-sponsored Student Leaders program, a fully-funded five-week intensive leadership training program in the U.S. for university students. During the program, participants develop leadership and collective problem-solving skills, and explore U.S. history and culture to expand their leadership skills and knowledge.  The program 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, and other cultural activities. The programs will also share two key components: an academic residency, conducted at the host institution, running approximately four weeks; and an educational study tour running approximately one week, designed to directly complement and reinforce the concepts explored in the academic residency program. Students also get to participate in an alumni conference held in the Middle East/North Africa.

The program is fully funded, including international airfare, travel within the United States, accommodation, food, and program fees.  Applicants for the Student Leaders program should be current university students, aged 19 to 23, demonstrate English Language ability, are mature, responsible, independent, open-minded, tolerant, and thoughtful, and have a strong interest in learning about the United States.  Click here to download application.  All applicants should apply directly to the U.S. Embassy in their country of residence.  The e-mail addresses for Embassy points of contact are listed by country below.

Bahrain: ThadaniA@state.gov

Jordan: MatarnehRY@state.gov; RasaJL@tate.gov 

Kuwait: HoussamiBN@state.gov

Oman: ArbuckleRH@state.gov

Qatar: CaudillDR@state.gov

Saudi Arabia: MoranJG@state.gov

UAE: PikeSL@state.gov; AndersenMS@state.gov

Yemen: GlihaRM@state.gov