The program will cover the costs of roundtrip international airfare from Chicago, Illinois to Prishtina, Kosovo, housing, meal stipend, and medical insurance.

• All applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, age, height, weight, parental status or veteran status, physical or mental disabilities, handicapping condition, matriculation, or political affiliation.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

Be between the ages of 23 and 35;

Possess a professional background with private business, government, nonprofits, or NGOs;

Have English proficiency sufficient for day-to-day business communication;

Have demonstrated leadership ability;

Have a strong interest in developing international partnerships

Individuals in the following circumstances are NOT eligible to take part in the EYP program:

employees of American Councils and their immediate families