The U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria and the Fulbright Commission are now accepting applications for the 2019 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders from Europe. This is a five-week summer exchange program which will take place in June- August 2019; the topic is Civic Engagement. Candidates must be first through third year undergraduate students in academic year 2018/2019, aged 18 to 25, with demonstrated leadership skills and excellent command of English.
Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders are intensive short-term academic programs whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The five-week Institutes will consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations and lectures. The coursework and classroom activities will be complemented by educational travel, site visits, leadership activities, and volunteer opportunities within the local community. The Institute will include a four-week academic residency component and a one-week integrated study tour to another region of the United States. During the academic residency, participants will also have the opportunity to engage in educational and cultural activities outside of the classroom.
The Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders from Europe on Civic Engagement will provide participants with an overview of how citizens have shaped U.S. history, government, and society both as individuals and groups. The academic program will define civic engagement, examine its development in the United States, and explore topics such as citizenship, community building, economic development, grassroots activism, political leadership, and volunteerism. In order to enhance the academic experience, to the Institute may focus on a specific theme or sub-themes such as civil rights and protections, public health, education, entrepreneurship, ethics, leadership, or media. To the extent possible, academic sessions will be complemented with hands-on sessions or workshops designed to build skills in the topics mentioned above. The Institute will encourage participants to develop innovative and practical plans to become engaged citizens in their own communities.
All costs will be covered by the State Department. Application deadline: January 15, 2019.
For further details and submission of applications:
Snezhana Teneva
Education USA
Fulbright Commission
0898 823 329
steneva@fulbright.bg
http://www.fulbright.bg/bg/
