The application process for YLVP 2015 is open! For more information on how to apply, please see Application procedure.
The application process for YLVP 2015 is now open! Deadline for applications is December 12, 2014.
Who can apply to YLVP?
- Be an engaged leader within the spheres of society, culture, politics or media (for example project managers, youth leaders, journalists, bloggers, activists, youth politicians, cultural workers, civil servants, lawyers and pedagogues).
- Work actively for democracy and human rights.
- Be between 20-32 years old (at the time of the start of the programme).
- Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.
- A citizen of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Palestine*, Yemen or Sweden
How do we select our participants?
- The relevance and quality of personal motivation and commitment, and the applicant’s answers to the YLVP application form.
- An assessment of the CV.
- The general qualifications of the applicant.
- A completed YLVP Application Form 2015 in English, including your contact details and the contact details of two reference persons.
- An updated CV in English
- A photo (not compulsory)
- Deadline for applications: December 12, 2014
- Google Hangout interviews: 26 January-6 February
- Accepted applicants will be informed by: 26 February
- YLVP module 1 in Sweden: May 17-June 5, 2015
- YLVP follow up in the MENA region (location to be confirmed): November 21-27, 2015
To apply to Young Leaders Visitors Programme you have to:
* Palestinian ID holders, including Jerusalem ID
Please note that we will not be able to make any exceptions to the eligibility requirements.
The Swedish Institute will appoint a selection committee consisting of staff from the Swedish Institute as well as representatives from partner organisations and field experts. The applications will be evaluated according to the following selection criteria:
Out of all applicants, a number of shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews as a second step in the selection process. The interviews will be conducted through Google Hangout.
The Swedish Institute will then contact 30 selected applicants by email by February 16, 2015, and offer them a place in the Young Leaders Visitors Programme. The Swedish Institute will also compose a list of reserve candidates in case a second selection round would be needed. Reserves who have been offered a place in the Young Leaders Visitors programme will be notified by February 26, 2015. As far as possible, the Swedish Institute will ensure that there is an even distribution of candidates from the different countries.
Please note that the Young Leaders Visitors Programme is an intensive programme with a full day schedule and many evening activities. All selected participants will have to commit to participate in all activities of both module 1 and 2.
You are welcome to apply to the Young Leaders Visitors Programme 2015 starting from November 11, 2014.
Apply by filling out the YLVP Application Form 2015 and submit it through our Application portal together with your CV in English. Please note that we do not accept applications submitted by email. Deadline for applications is December 12, 2014. Only applicants who have submitted a complete application will be considered for the programme.
Please note that the reference persons should be someone who knows your work in the areas of democracy and human rights. We may contact the reference persons of the applicants who are selected for an interview. We only need the contact details of the references (name, job title, telephone number and email), i.e. no letters of recommendation. We accept references who speak English, Arabic or French.
If you have any questions regarding the application form, please contact ylvp(a)si.se.
Due to the large number of applications that we receive, we are unfortunately not able to send personal replies to all applicants. Hence, if you have not heard from us by February 26, 2015, you have not been accepted to the Young Leaders Visitors Programme. However, you are more than welcome to apply again for next year’s programme.
Want to know more about the YLVP? See About the Programme
