FELLOWSHIP TYPE: 
Merit based
DETAIL DESCRIPTION: 
The Professional Fellows Program affords promising young professionals the opportunity to gain practical experience in, and exposure to, United States government. The knowledge and interest of these young Eurasian professionals in American political processes and governance will be expanded through short-term fellowships in state legislatures and city halls across the United States, as well as non-profit organizations that address policy issues.
The program for Spring 2019 is tentatively scheduled for six weeks from mid-April through mid-June 2019. The PFP program provides round-trip international and domestic transportation, visa fee and processing costs, health and accident insurance, and a modest stipend. Housing and meals will be provided for program participants with U.S. host families.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
PFP participants are selected through a competitive application process. To apply for a spot on the PFP spring program, candidates need to complete an online applicationat:
https://ais.americancouncils.org/pfp .
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.
OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 
To be eligible for PFP, applicants must:
- Be a citizen and currently reside in Armenia. Applicants living outside of their country of citizenship will not be considered eligible to apply;
- Be born on or after June 7, 1983 and no later than April 23, 1994;
- Be a college graduate (equivalent of a Bachelor's degree or higher);
- Be proficient in English language. If applicants are selected as a semi-finalist American Councils will give them an institutional TOEFL exam, unless they have a valid TOEFL score over 500 (paper test) or over 60 (IBT test) or its equivalent (for example, valid IELTS band 6 or higher);
- Have at least 2 years of relevant experience in and commitment to a career in the public sector and/ or nonprofit sector (e.g., legislative, executive, and NGOs that address policy issues);
- Have demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills.
INTENDED AUDIENCE: 
Employees of local, state and federal government, NGOs, especially those involved in public policy making and legislation, Social innovation and entrepreneurship, businesses active in corporate social responsibility.
ABOUT: 
The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. For Armenia, PFP is administered by American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ ACCELS.