Embassy of the United States

Consulate General News 2008

2009 MEPI Student Leaders Program

Program Objectives

The MEPI Student Leaders program will award scholarships to outstanding students from the UAE for a five-week summer intensive program in the United States at a diverse network of accredited two- and four-year institutions.  Participants will enroll in courses on leadership practices and capacities at their individual institutions for approximately four weeks.  All institutions will have participants from multiple countries.  Following the academic residency period, participants will join in an educational study tour running approximately one week. 

Specific objectives of the NESA UGRAD Program are:

1. To provide a meaningful exchange experience at a U.S. host institution to a diverse group of emerging student leaders from underrepresented sectors of the region;
2. To provide them with opportunities to understand America and Americans inside and outside the classroom;
3. To equip them with leadership skills required for achieving success and implementing change in their home countries;
4. To enrich their experience with activities that enhance their education, to include cultural presentations and an educational tour;
5. To provide Americans with the opportunity to learn about the Middle East.
   
   

Program sponsors and benefits:

The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Selected candidates will have their international airfare, tuition and fees covered.
They will also have accident and health insurance, a book allowance housing and subsistence.

Eligibility:

• First, second and third year undergraduate university students in any academic field of study; (students who will be graduating high school by August 2009 are eligible to apply)
• Demonstrated academic excellence, cross-cultural interest and leadership potential;
• Accepted level of proficiency in written and spoken English;

Application & Required documents:

• Complete, typed application;
• Personal statement in English 350 – 500 words; 
• Copies of the official transcripts for years of university and High school study;
• Three letters of recommendation from teachers/professors, including one from a secondary school teacher;
  Two passport-size photos; 
• Copy of your passport bio data page;

Contact:

For more information about the program, please contact program coordinator by  e-mail at EducationUSAAbuDhabi@state.gov,

Candidates are encouraged to submit electronically a complete application using the following e-mail address:  EducationUSAAbuDhabi@state.gov