2016 YALE World Fellowship For Emerging Global Leaders (Fully funded)

Description:

Applications to the Yale World Fellows program are accepted from across sectors and around the world.  Each class of Fellows is a unique group: geographically balanced, and representative of a wide range of professions, talents, and perspectives.
 The 2016 Program will run from mid-August to mid-December.  Fellows are expected to be in residence at Yale for the duration of the Program.

Yale World Fellows brings 16 accomplished, mid-career, global leaders to Yale’s flagship leadership development program for a four-month immersive transformational journey. The program was established in 2002 and now has a network of 275 Fellows from 84 countries.

The Program provides the opportunity for World Fellows to contribute to Yale’s intellectual life, participate in events, collaborate with peers, audit classes, mentor students and lead round-table discussions. In doing so, it exposes emerging global leaders to new ideas and ways of doing and thinking. Brilliant minds are refreshed, challenged and expanded.

Eligibility:

-Be in the mid-career stage Fellows are at least five, and typically not more than twenty, years into their careers, with demonstrated work accomplishments, and a clear indication of future contributions and excellence.  The average age of a World Fellow is 39, though there is no minimum or maximum age limit.

-Be fluent in English An excellent command of the English language is essential.

-Be a citizen of a country other than the United States (while dual citizens are eligible). Preference is given to candidates whose work is focused outside the US.

Selection Criteria:

An established record of extraordinary achievement and integrity;

Commitment to engagement in crucial issues and to making a difference at the national or international level;

Promise of a future career of leadership and notable impact;

Special capacity for critical, creative, entrepreneurial, and strategic thinking;

Likelihood to benefit from participation in the Program and to contribute to global understanding at Yale;

Commitment to a rigorous program of activities, to full-time residence at Yale for the entire duration of the program, and to mentoring students and speaking frequently on campus.

Application Process:

Please note that application for admission to the Yale World Fellows Program is completely an online process. There is no application fee and there are no paper forms to complete or mail. 

Prior to the deadline you are able to work on your application at any time and submit it when you are ready. After creating an account and accessing the online application you can upload materials and request your letters of recommendation.

Benefits:

*A taxable stipend to cover the costs of living in New Haven

*A modest, furnished apartment for the duration of the Program

*Medical insurance

*Roundtrip travel from home country

Application deadline: December 2, 2015

Visit the official application page for more information andapplication

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