Launched in October 2006, Discovery is an independent, semester-long, extracurricular program of leadership learning activities designed for public university students in Egypt. The Program is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) Center for Leadership Excellence based in Cairo in partnership with Keys to Effective Learning and Creative Encounters. The Program’s development and pilot semesters were made possible through a generous grant by the Ford Foundation Regional Office in Cairo.
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The "Egypt Fellowships Program" was established by the Arab Republic of Egypt in partnership with Harvard University, to provide exceptionally bright Egyptians the opportunity to advance their graduate studies in government, public health, education or architectural/urban development design.
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The program is also in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), to provide exceptionally talented Egyptians the opportunity to advance in graduate studies in engineering or economics.
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The ExxonMobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program is a highly competitive scholarship program which provides select student leaders from the Middle East and North Africa with a fully-funded scholarship towards the completion of a degree at a college or university in the United States. The Program is managed by the IIE Southern Regional Center in Houston with assistance from the IIE MENA Region Office.
The ExxonMobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program offers scholarship opportunities to pursue a Master’s degree in geoscience for students who have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math or Geography.
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The LIFT-OFF Initiative was awarded to the Institute of International Education (IIE) by the U.S. Department of State Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) in September 2010 to foster a culture of entrepreneurship among youth across North Africa. LIFT-OFF is implemented by the IIE Regional Office in Cairo in partnership with Endeavor Egypt, a global nonprofit that promotes high-impact entrepreneurship.
The LIFT-OFF Initiative features activities that target MENA region youth across three age tiers (16-18; 19-24; 25-35) to promote and support entrepreneurship as a viable career-choice for young people. Activities include the creation of entrepreneurial e-moment documentaries, a virtual IdeaLab, contests and competitions at schools and universities, capacity building for university and youth entrepreneurial support centers, an Entrepreneurial Leadership Program for university students, and Endeavor Egypt support for high potential young entrepreneurs as they enter the market. LIFT-OFF was officially launched during Global Entrepreneurship Week in Cairo on November 5, 2010 through an event for youth and key stakeholders featuring high impact Egyptian entrepreneurs.
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NYU Abu Dhabi consists of a highly selective liberal arts and science college. Together, NYU New York and NYU Abu Dhabi will form the backbone of a unique Global Network University, with faculty and students spending "semesters away" at one or more of the numerous study abroad sites NYU maintains on five continents.
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The Global Initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness in Egypt is a USAID-funded program managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE) West Coast Center in collaboration with the IIE MENA Region Office, local partners, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. The primary goal of the Global Initiative is to create a dynamic global network of dedicated activists with the skills, knowledge and vision to play a strategic role in shaping their country’s response to breast cancer. The primary components of the Initiative are the Course for the Cure™ (CFTC), a Community Educator Program, and community grants and related trainings. The CFTC focuses on five thematic areas: Community Assessment, Volunteer and Organization Development, Awareness & Education, Fundraising, and Advocacy. Target communities include Greater Cairo, the Delta (Alexandria), and Upper Egypt (Luxor).
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This USAID funded program supports the Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) in Egypt by providing full, two-year scholarships for 25 talented MOHP professionals seeking MBA degrees in healthcare management.
Designed to develop a cadre of business-minded professionals within the ministry, the FORECAST MBA program provides an opportunity for MOHP employees not only to develop their business acumen at top-ranked MBA programs, but also to get practical experience with leading U.S. based private, public and non-profit health organizations through internship experiences and community service projects.
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The LOTUS Scholarship Program offers comprehensive scholarship packages to 100 talented and deserving Egyptian students to obtain undergraduate degrees from Egyptian private universities in fields of studies that are important to Egypt’s current and future development. The LOTUS Scholarship Program is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with the support of the American people. The Program is managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE) through its’ MENA Region Office based in Cairo, Egypt in partnership with a consortium of Egyptian private universities and local organizations.
The USAID MENA Peace Scholarships Program is helping to foster a new generation of leaders in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by developing leadership skills, US linkages, and academic excellence. The program provides youth from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Yemen, West Bank and Gaza, with one year of undergraduate study in the United States. Leadership training, community service, regional networking and other skill-building opportunities help provide these future leaders with the potential to contribute to the social and economic development of the region and strengthen ties with the United States.
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The YELLA-Youth Enrichment for Leadership Learning and Action Program provides preparatory and secondary schools, youth centers, and university career centers—both private and public—a curriculum of leadership learning lessons and resources that builds their capacity to deliver youth leadership programming in the future. YELLA is empowering the participating students and educators to think about leadership in new ways, to take initiative with responsibility for their own actions, and to actively volunteer in their communities.
MENA Youth Leadership Programs