U.S. Embassy Budapest’s Professional Fellowship Program for Multiply-Disadvantaged People

January 6, 2010

The Embassy of the United States in Budapest is pleased to announce the second round of its Professional Fellowship Program for multiply-disadvantaged people. The fellowship aims to develop professional skills that potential employers consider beneficial. The Embassy is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent selection process.

The program is designed for multiply-disadvantaged people who have either recently graduated from college/university or will graduate in 2010. Applicants must be Hungarian citizens and speak, write and read English at an intermediate level. Participants must commit to the entire, full-time, two month program. The U.S. Embassy will provide fellowship participants with a stipend and other support as appropriate.

The program includes intensive English instruction and an overview of the Embassy’s daily work. Participants will complete modules on business processes, operations, public affairs, commercial services, customer service, development and aid projects, public speaking, professional ethics and financial management. Other instruction includes life coaching, job-seeking and employment related counseling. Participants will also be tasked to research and write short reports and to take part in short-term project in their area of interest. Upon successful completion of the fellowship, participants will obtain a certificate of completion.

To apply, send, in English your CV (1 page), and a Statement of Purpose (2 pages) to fellowship@usembassy.hu before Friday, April 30. In your Statement of Purpose, outline your general and professional objectives, including obstacles that you have overcome to graduate college. If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to present copies of your university/college diploma or transcripts.