The U.S. Embassy in Tunis announces the U.S. Department of State-funded Study of the United States Institutes for Student Leaders on Social Entrepreneurship عودة إلى الفرص

Study of the United States Institutes for Student Leaders on Social Entrepreneurship 2016

The U.S. Embassy is seeking applicants for the 2016 Study of the United States Institutes for Student Leaders on Social Entrepreneurship.  This undergraduate level, five-week academic program provides students with an overview of how to employ entrepreneurship skills to address social issues.   The institute will review the development, history, challenges, and successes of social enterprises and community leaders, in the United States and globally.

Topics may include:

• Microfinance, organizational development and management
• Emerging markets and risk analysis
• Strategic business planning
• Corporate social responsibility
• Grant writing and innovation
• Corporate social responsibility
• Women and minorities in entrepreneurship

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates should be undergraduate students or have at least one semester left of their undergraduate studies and be between 18 and 25 years of age. They should demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be actively involved in  social entrepreneurship and in their university and communities.  Applicants should be proficient in English and have a sustained high level of academic achievement, as indicated by grades, awards, and teacher recommendations.