Scholarship Description:
2012 Overseas Fellowship Positions with Atlas Corps in USA and Latin America is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .
Atlas Corps offer Fellowships for Overseas Students in USA and Latin America 2012
Study Subject(s):
Fellows develop their learn leadership skills while sharing best practices while sharing best practices.
Course Level:
Fellowship
Scholarship Provider:
Atlas Corps
Scholarship can be taken at:
USA and Latin America
Eligibility:
-2 or more years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector -Bachelor’s degree or equivalent -Spanish and English proficiency (oral, writing, reading) -35 years or younger -Applying to volunteer in a country other than where you are from -Commitment to return to your home country after the 12-18 month fellowship.
Scholarship Open for International Students:
International Students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description:
Atlas Corps is an international network of nonprofit leaders and organizations that promotes innovation, cooperation, and solutions to address the world’s 21st century challenges. Our mission is to address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals. Profiled as a “best practice” in international exchange by the Brookings Institution and featured in the Washington Post as a model social entrepreneurship program, Atlas Corps engages leaders committed to the nonprofit sector in 12 to 18 month, professional fellowships at organizations to learn best practices, build organizational capacity, and return home to create a network of global changemakers. The Atlas Corps Fellowship is a 12-18 month professional fellowship offered three times a year for nonprofit leaders from around the world. Fellows serve full-time at Host Organizations located either in the United States or Latin America working on issues that complement their expertise. Fellows develop their leadership skills while sharing best practices and supplement daily knowledge with theoretical topics presented in the Atlas Corps Nonprofit Management Series.
Duration of award:
For USA: The Atlas Corps Fellowship is a 12-month professional fellowship offered twice a year (March & September). For Latin America: The Atlas Corps Fellowship is a 12-18 month professional fellowship offered three times a year.
What does it cover?
Expenses are paid in this prestigious 12-month fellowship program, including a living stipend, health insurance, and training.
How to Apply:
The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline:
Do submit your applications till December 1 2012.
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