FELLOWSHIPS

The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program Offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), this phenomenal program empowers emerging entrepreneurs from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada to strengthen their leadership skills and entrepreneurial capacity. The YLAI Fellowship Program fosters a dynamic exchange of knowledge and best practices. Selected fellows embark on a fellowship experience in the United States, where they are placed with established businesses and organizations for a customized professional development experience. Throughout this immersive program, participants gain valuable insights into the U.S. entrepreneurial ecosystem, build critical networks, and hone their leadership abilities to ultimately contribute to economic and social development in their home communities. Short Summary Of the program: Eligibility Criteria for the Program: Candidates will be considered without respect to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexuality, national origin, disability or any other protected characteristic as established by U.S. law. Applicants with disabilities are eligible and encouraged to apply for the YLAI Fellowship Program. The YLAI Fellowship Program is open to young entrepreneurs who meet the following criteria: Financial Benefits: Documents Required:

The prestigious University of British Columbia (UBC) offers the Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) Program, a highly competitive scholarship designed to support and attract outstanding doctoral candidates from around the world. This program provides exceptional financial backing for your doctoral studies, allowing you to focus on your research and academic pursuits without the burden of financial constraints. The 4YF Program is a fantastic opportunity for both domestic and international students seeking admission to a PhD, DMA, or MD-PhD program at UBC. It offers a comprehensive funding package that includes stipend of $18,200, providing financial stability throughout their doctoral journey. The program covers the full cost of tuition fees for up to four years of doctoral studies, significantly reducing your financial burden. Program Summary: Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, you should meet the following criteria: Financial Benefits of the Program: Documents Required: Here’s a general list of documents required: Application Process: The application process for the UBC 4YF Program is simple. You apply directly to your chosen UBC doctoral program (PhD, DMA, or MD-PhD). link is given below All applicants offered admission are automatically considered for the 4YF Program, so strong application materials for your program are essential.