MEPI – Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF)
The MEPI- Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (LDF) is a 3-month program in the United States for young professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 with a bachelor's degree and English language fluency. Fellows should be able to function at full capacity in an English-speaking academic and professional environment.
The program aims to advance political reform efforts from the Middle East and North Africa by providing emerging civic leaders and democracy activists the opportunity to gain academic skills and practical experiences as well as networking opportunities with like minded professionals.
To apply for the program:
The 2012 cycle is closed now. Interested people must keep watching the Embassy website for future cycles. For any question, please contact us at
IRAQMEPI@state.gov.