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For Prospective USA Fellows
The USA program provides overseas exposure of 4-5 weeks designed to enhance Fellows’ professional and personal growth, develop new contacts, and promote the exchange of ideas and international understanding. Fellows have meetings with leaders in their field, as well as cultural site visits and hospitality by local citizens.
USA Fellows are selected from four regional areas, Philadelphia, Research Triangle North Carolina, New England, and St. Louis. One Fellow per year is selected for an Agricultural Fellowship, the only fellowship currently available nationwide. USA candidates must be U.S. citizens aged 32-45. Spouses are encouraged to accompany Fellows, with limited professional appointments provided for them. Because of the intense appointment and travel schedule, children are not permitted on the program.
APPLYING FOR A USA FELLOWSHIP
The application process for 2011 USA fellows will begin in July 2010. Please check our website for more information at that time.
GLIMPSE OF A USA FELLOWSHIP
To see a glimpse of a day in the life of a USA Eisenhower Fellow abroad,
please visit the links below.
Clint Zweifel
Missouri State Treasurer
St. Louis, Missouri
2009 Fellow to Brazil & Spain
Click here for an extract from Clint's fellowship itinerary.
Kevin Gunn
Commissioner
Missouri Public Service Commission
St. Louis, Missouri
2009 Eisenhower Fellow to Australia
Click here for Kevin's travel blog.
CONTINUING EXPERIENCE
A special feature of the fellowship journey is the opportunity for USA and international Fellows to share experiences during joint seminars, as well as the unique opportunity to engage in a dialogue on international and leadership issues with Eisenhower Fellowships Chairman General Colin L. Powell, USA (Retired). USA Fellows also become part of EF’s global leadership network offering ongoing opportunities for collaboration and professional and personal enrichment.
For more information email usa@eisenhowerfellowships.org