Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program

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Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program

Deadline: July 02, 2027

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Opportunity Information

Posted By: Dawda Wally

Type: Fellowship

Category: Fellowship

Country: United States

Funding: Fully Funded

Deadline: July 02, 2027

Status: Active

Link: https://www.irex.org/program/community-engagement-exchange-program-application-information

Eligibility

•Age between 21 and 27 at the time of application

•Citizen of an eligible CEE participating country

•Currently living and working in their home country (special considerations apply for individuals with refugee status)

•Minimum of two years of professional or volunteer experience working on civil society or community issues at the time of application

•High level of proficiency in spoken and written English

•Available to travel to the United States for the three-month practicum

•Committed to returning to your home country after completing the U.S. practicum and implementing a community engagement project

•Not currently participating in an academic, training, or research program in the United States

Details

The Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program is a transformational year-long leadership development initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by IREX. The program supports emerging civil society leaders aged 21–27 from around the world to harness the power of networks, relationships, and information for the public good.

The program focuses on five core themes:

•Civic Dialogue and Peacebuilding

•Open and Participatory Government

•Women and Gender

•Environmental Sustainability

•Youth Engagement

Key components of the program include a three-month professional practicum hosted by a civil society organization in the United States, leadership development coursework through the CEE Academy, ongoing mentorship, and execution of a community-based project upon returning to the fellow's home country.

Financial Benefits

•J-1 visa support and sponsorship

•Round-trip international airfare from fellow's home city to the United States and all required domestic travel

•Monthly living allowance to cover housing, meals, and basic living expenses while in the U.S.

•Accident and sickness health benefits plan during the exchange program

•Fully covered tuition and access to the Leadership and Civic Engagement Academy

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