General Description
The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a year-long professional leadership development program for people who are working to improve their communities by addressing issues related to the environment, peace and conflict resolution, transparency and accountability, and women and gender. 

Content/ Syllabus

Four-month fellowship in the United States: Community Solutions fellows are matched with host organizations throughout the U.S. where they complete a four-month, hands-on professional experience

• Community Leadership Institute: Community Solutions fellows participate in the Community Leadership Institute, a leadership training program designed to strengthen their leadership and management skills. The Institute includes face-to-face trainings, online courses, professional coaching, and networking
• Community-based initiatives: While in the U.S. and with the support of their U.S. host organization, Community Solutions fellows design and plan a community development initiative or project to carry out after they return home. Once the fellows depart the U.S., they put these projects into action in their home communities

Requirements & Prerequisites
To be eligible for the Community Solutions Program, applicants must meet the requirements listed below. Applications that do not meet these eligibility requirements will be disqualified and will not be reviewed by the selection committee.

1. Between the ages of 25 and 38 as of January 1, 2022
2. Is a citizen of Egypt and is living and working in Egypt.
3. Has at least two years of experience working on community development, either as a full-time or part-time employee or volunteer.
4. Is not currently participating in an academic, training, or research program in the U.S.
5. Has a high level of proficiency in spoken and written English at the time of application.
6. Semifinalists will be required to take or submit recent scores for a TOEFL or IELTS English language test.
7. Available to travel to the U.S. for four months from August to December 2022.
8. Is not a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. and have not applied for U.S. permanent residency within the past three years.
9. Eligible to receive a U.S. J-1 visa.
10. Committed to returning to Egypt for a minimum of two years after completing the program.