USIP Youth Leaders’ Exchange with His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Fully-funded) 2018

The U.S. Institute of Peace and His Holiness the Dalai Lama have partnered to build bridges between international leaders and youth peacebuilders. In support of UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security, this partnership will create a space where constructive, intergenerational conversations can occur that begin to lessen the divides separating the work of youth leaders and more traditional leaders.

Application Deadline: 20th May 2018

Eligible Countries: Afghanistan, Burma, Central African Republic, Colombia, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria (or of Syrian origin living and working in Lebanon, Turkey or Jordan), Tunisia or Venezuela.

About the Award: The program will bring a group of 28 youth peacebuilders to Dharamsala for two days of conversation with the Dalai Lama to discuss ways in which youth can partner with international leaders to build peace. Selected youth will come from some of the world’s most conflict-ridden areas.

Type: Fellowship

Eligibility: 

• Must reside and work in Afghanistan, Burma, Central African Republic, Colombia, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria (or of Syrian origin living and working in Lebanon, Turkey or Jordan), Tunisia or Venezuela.
• Must be 18-28 years old.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must hold a leadership role in an organization that does peacebuilding work.
• Must have a passport that is valid through April 2019.

Number of Awards: 28

Duration of Program: October 19-27, 2018

How to Apply: Please submit the following: 
   • A completed application form via Survey Monkey
• An updated CV e-mailed to [email protected]
• A scanned copy of a valid passport e-mailed to [email protected]

Please submit the application using Survey Monkey. Please e-mail all attachments in one e-mail to [email protected]. The e-mail subject line should read: SURNAME, HHDL application. Submissions that are incomplete or late will not be considered.

Visit Program Webpage for details

Award Provider: The U.S. Institute of Peace

Important Notes: Selected participants will be notified by email by June 10, 2018.  If you are not notified by this time, you have not been selected.