John Smith Fellowship Programme, UK

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The John Smith Memorial Trust, the British Council and the Department for Constitutional Affairs are inviting applications to participate in the John Smith Fellowship Programme.

The Trust wishes to recruit high-flying and influential young leaders who will make a substantial impact on the future development of their countries. The aim is to recruit a mix of political leaders, government or local government officials, journalists/media experts, and influential young leaders from civil society or the NGO sector.
Other criteria for suitability are:

Understanding of the Fellowship Programme: Applicants must have a clear understanding of what our Programme involves and what is expected of participants.

Age: In the range 25-35 years, with some flexibility at both ends for exceptional candidates. Language proficiency: English at IELTS level 6 or above or equivalent.

Experience: Candidates should have work experience, and MUST be in employment at the time of application.

Applications for the year 2007 Programme are available here:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/armenia-jsfp-2007-application-form.doc .
Application deadline is November 7, 2006. For more information, please
visit
http://www.britishcouncil.org/armeni...john-smith.htm

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