The IREX International Fellowship Program, funded by the U.S. Government and led by the U.S. Department of State, offers a fully-funded opportunity for fellows to join the Community Leadership Institute in the USA.
As part of this program, participants engage in a specialized curriculum and receive personalized coaching. Through in-person training, virtual courses, and professional guidance, fellows enhance both their leadership and management skills while building connections with a vast alumni network.
The U.S. Community Solutions Program (CSP) focuses on empowering communities to foster their own development. CSP equips fellows with the tools to implement impactful community action programs upon returning home.
This year marks CSP’s 10th anniversary of global impact, made possible by the efforts of its dynamic leaders. Since its inception, CSP has supported 748 fellows from 83 countries, positively affecting over 600,000 people through various community initiatives.
Key Details
- Host Country: USA
- Host Organization: International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX)
- Sponsor: U.S. Department of State
- Program Duration: 1 year (with a 4-month stay in the USA)
Eligible Countries
- Africa: Botswana, Cameroon, DRC, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- East Asia and Pacific: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Micronesia, Fiji, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Marshall Islands, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vanuatu, Vietnam
- Europe: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine
- Middle East & North Africa: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, West Bank/Palestinian Territories
- South and Central Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
- Western Hemisphere: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela
Benefits
- J-1 visa support for participants
- Round-trip travel from the participant’s home city to the U.S.
- Monthly stipend covering housing, meals, and living expenses
- Health insurance covering accidents and illnesses
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Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be aged 26–39 as of November 13, 2024
- Must be a citizen of one of the listed eligible countries and reside there
- Refugee applicants working on behalf of their home communities may receive preference
- Must have at least two years of community development experience (volunteer or paid)
- Must not be currently enrolled as a student or engaged in U.S.-based research
- Must be proficient in English (TOEFL/IELTS required for semifinalists)
- Must be available to travel to the U.S. from August to December 2025
- U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or those who have applied for U.S. citizenship are ineligible
- Current IREX employees or their immediate family members are not eligible
- Applicants must commit to returning to their home country for at least two years after completing the program
How to Apply
- Apply online via the IREX application system using a consistent email address throughout the process
- Applications must be submitted online by November 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Late submissions or applications by mail, fax, or email won’t be accepted
- Mandatory questions are marked with a red asterisk; if a question doesn’t apply, write “N/A”
- Write all answers in English, except for names and locations, which should remain in their original spelling
- Applications must be completed personally, and AI-generated content will result in disqualification
Application Deadline: November 13, 2024