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US Embassy in Cairo
2010 Study of the United States Institutes for Student Leaders
on Women’s Leadership
The 2010 Study of the United States Institutes for
Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership is an intensive 5 weeks academic course
for Egyptian undergraduate students.
The Institute on Women's Leadership will consist of a balanced series of seminar
discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures. It will specifically
examine the history and participation of women in public life in the United
States. The Institute will focus on two major areas: (1) Developing
participants’ leadership skills in areas such as critical thinking,
communication, decision-making, and managerial abilities; and, (2) Placing these
abilities in the context of the history and participation of women in U.S.
politics, economics, culture, and society.
Educational travel to other parts of the United States, local site visits, and
volunteer opportunities will complement the coursework and classroom activities.
The Institute will include an academic residency component of approximately four
weeks and a domestic travel component of approximately one week that will
conclude with a 2-3 day program in Washington, D.C. Successful applicants will
be provided with international/ domestic airfare, housing, a living stipend,
tuition, books/ incidental allowances, and health insurance coverage.
*Applicants should visit the program link at
http://cairo.usembassy.gov/pa/susi-women.htm
to download the application form and to read full information about the
eligibility requirements, description, and guidelines.
* Deadline for Applications: January 18,
2010
*For any enquiries, you can e-mail
CairoSUSIstudents@state.gov
quoting 2010 SUSI for Student Leaders on Women’s Leadership in the Subject
heading of your e-mail.
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