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MEPI Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leader

What is the MEPI Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leader?

  • It is a fully-funded six-week intensive leadership training program in the U.S. for undergraduate students.
  • Participants develop leadership and collective problem-solving skills, exploring U.S. history and culture to expand their leadership skills and knowledge.
  • The Institute consists of hands-on leadership training workshops, academic sessions, site visits, community service projects, optional homestays and other opportunities for interaction with Americans peers, and other cultural activities.
  • The program runs fromJune 30to August 14, 2008. It includes a two-day orientation in Washington D.C., a four-week academic residency program at a U.S. university or college, and a two-week educational study tour to other regions of the U.S.

    Students also participate in an alumni conference held in the Middle East or North Africa in early 2009.

  • The program is fully funded, including international airfare, travel within the United States, accommodation, food, and program fees.

Can I apply for the MEPI Youth Summer Leadership Institute? 

Yes you can if:

  1. You are a Bahraini citizen, living in Bahrain, and attending university in Bahrain
  2. You are currently in your first year or second year of college or university (excluding orientation year) 
  3. You will be 18 to 22 years old at the time of entry to the U.S.
  4. You are proficient in English
  5. You are mature, responsible, independent, open-minded, tolerant, and thoughtful
  6. You have a strong interest in learning about the United States 

How do I apply?

Applications...

  • Application Form (submission dates to be announced later). Form  can be hand-delivered or submitted electronically to  ShAbdullaJ@state.gov.
  • Selected applicants...
  • will be invited to an interview on (to be confirmed later)
  • must bring a printed and signed copy of their application to the interview
  • must bring a copy of their passport, if available, to the interview


For more information contact:
Cultural Assistant
Tel: 17242-712
Email: ShAbdullaJ@state.gov