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TechWomen is an Initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs How to apply to Techwomen How to apply to Techwomen 2014? 2014?

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TechWomen is an Initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

How to apply to Techwomen 2014?How to apply to Techwomen 2014?

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An applicant must:•Be women with a minimum of two years full-time professional experience in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) and/or a career requiring significant expertise/knowledge/application of technology•Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four year university degree or equivalent•Be proficient in written and spoken English•Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity•Be citizens or permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tunisia, Yemen, or Zimbabwe at the time of application, and while participating in the program•Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States, or participated in a visa lottery in the past five years•Be able to obtain a U.S. visa•Not hold U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident

Eligibility Requirements detailed

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Preference will be given to applicants who:•Have demonstrated themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track•Have demonstrated entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation•Have limited or no prior experience in the United States•Have a record of voluntary or public service in their communities

Eligibility Requirements detailed

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

http://www.techwomen.org/

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

Essay 1. Describe your professional development goals as they relate to your chosen professional track and specify how a TechWomen Mentorship would help you achieve those goals.Essay 2. (Limited to 200 words)*Explain how you have demonstrated leadership in your chosen track. Highlight those professional accomplishments that you are most proud of.Essay 3. (Limited to 200 words)*After participating in the TechWomen program, how would you leverage your experience and the TechWomen network to give back to your home country and become a role model/ mentor for women and girls?Essay 4. (Limited to 200 words)*Demonstrate your commitment to entrepreneurialism and innovation. Would you describe yourself as having an entrepreneurial spirit? If so, why? If you have founded your own company, organization or initiative, or plan to do so in the future, please describe.

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Steps of the Techwomen ‘s Application

Essay 5. (Limited to 150 words)* Describe a situation in which you faced an obstacle and explain how you were able to overcome itEssay 6. (Limited to 150 words)*How would your supervisors and colleagues describe your greatest strengths? How would they describe your areas for improvement?Essay 7. (Limited to 200 words)*List any volunteer, mentoring, or community activities in which you have participated, and demonstrate how you have shown leadership in these roles. Indicate any special awards or honors you have received for this work.Essay 8. (Limited to 200 words)Is there anything else that you think would be useful for us to consider when we evaluate your application? Please explain

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For more Information:Please visit www.TechWomen.org

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/groups/TechWomenAlgeria

TechWomenAlgeria on LinkedIn

TechWomen is an Initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

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TechWomen is an Initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Visit www.techwomen.org/application

to apply today!Deadline: February 10th, 2014