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Each year, a group of 20-24 emerging leaders from different regions of the world are selected to become Ford Fellows of the 92nd Street Y. Participating countries change each year. For the 2009 Fellowship, we are accepting applications from Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Estonia, Ethiopia, Israel, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania and Uruguay. The program includes a three-week residency in New York City (June 5-June 24, 2009) and ongoing communication before and after the residency via telephone and email. Fellows are expected to complete assignments prior to their residency to maximize the value of their Fellowship experience and after their residency to evaluate its impact and success.
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| About the Program |
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| Learning, Skill Building and Networking |
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Fellows participate in an intensive immersion experience designed to address the challenges of community building in today's world. In partnership with the Picker Center for Executive Education at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, we provide classes and participatory workshops in nonprofit management, leadership and strategic thinking. |
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| The academic curriculum is complemented by visits to model nonprofits throughout New York City and meetings with academic, business and government leaders. The experience is enhanced by the Fellows' residency at the 92nd Street Y, an institution founded in 1874 that has grown to serve over 300,000 people annually. At once a school, a lecture hall, a performance space and a community organization, the 92nd Street Y is a nonprofit organization unique in the world and vital to the cultural life of New York City. Fellows have the opportunity to meet with 92nd Street Y staff experts, board members and community partners. |
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| Specialized tours of New York City and an array of diverse ethnic, cultural and community offerings enrich the Fellows' American experience. A tour of Ford Motor Company World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan enables the Fellows to meet with key Ford executives and gain insight into the unique intersection of corporate and nonprofit interests. |
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| Participating in a Global Network |
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| Before and after their residency at the 92nd Street Y, Fellows are in contact with the Y and with one another. Through email communities, distance learning, electronic newsletters and announcements, and teleconferencing, Fellows become part of a global network of community leaders. |
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The 92nd Street Y and Ford Motor Company have high expectations of participants in the Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y. At a minimum, the following expectations apply: |
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| Fellows are obliged to complete written assignments and required reading prior to and following their residency in New York. |
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| Fellows must be active participants in all aspects of the program. The curriculum is rigorous, and Fellows may not exempt themselves from group activities. There is some time "at leisure" when participants have the opportunity to relax, explore New York City or arrange meetings that are not part of the program. (Fellows may also arrive before before June 3 or stay after June 23 at their own expense.) |
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| Ongoing Commitment |
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| We expect Fellows to remain involved in the program as mentors for future Fellows and as participants in a growing global network of community leaders. |
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| Application Process |
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| Applicants must be 21 years of age or older, though younger applicants should note that we are looking for candidates with several years of leadership experience. We seek candidates from a variety of backgrounds with the aim of creating a group of Fellows who will work well together and offer a diversity of views and experiences. Candidates should be emerging leaders addressing issues whose resolution can have a significant positive impact on their communities, on their countries, and—collectively—on the world. |
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| Applicants must demonstrate fluency in English, have valid passports and have access to a computer and the Internet. They may not be current recipients of other fellowships. |
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| Fees and Services Covered |
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| Airfare, accommodation, food, transportation, instruction and other program-related expenses are included in the fellowship. Each participant receives a stipend upon arrival. |
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| Application Deadline |
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| Applications must be postmarked by June 30, 2008. |
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| Enrollment |
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| For more information about Ford Fellowship applications, call 212.415.5473, fax 212.415.5798, email or send mail to: |
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Ford Motor Company International Fellowship
of the 92nd Street Y
92nd Street YM-YWHA
1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
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