Community Engagement Exchange Program Application Information

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Required: - Competition for the CEE Program is merit-based and open to emerging civil society and community leaders who meet the following criteria: You will be between the ages of 22-27 on the application closing date. You are a citizen of one of the FY26 eligible countries in Europe (full list included below) You have a minimum of two years of experience working on relevant First Amendment issues, including free speech, open inquiry, constructive public discourse, public participation, respectful disagreement, or related community-level problem-solving. Experience may be professional, volunteer, academic, or community-based. You are living and working in your home country at the time of application. In consultation with ECA, special consideration may be given to an individual completing school courses or non-U.S.-government programming outside the home country who will have returned home at least six months before the program begins. In consultation with ECA, special consideration may be given to an individual completing school courses or non-U.S.-government programming outside the home country who will have returned home at least six months before the program begins. You demonstrate a clear commitment to developing a locally grounded First Amendment or free-speech initiative in your home country. You are able to work effectively in cross-cultural settings and contribute meaningfully to a U.S. host organization and community. Preferred: Not specified by the provider

- The program covers the cost of most expenses associated with: J-1 visa support Round-trip travel from participants’ home city to the U.S. Allowance to cover housing, meals, and other living expenses while in the U.S. and Accident and sickness health benefits Czechia France Germany

Required: - Competition for the CEE Program is merit-based and open to emerging civil society and community leaders who meet the following criteria: You will be between the ages of 22-27 on the application closing date. You are a citizen of one of the FY26 eligible countries in Europe (full list included below) You have a minimum of two years of experience working on relevant First Amendment issues, including free speech, open inquiry, constructive public discourse, public participation, respectful disagreement, or related community-level problem-solving. Experience may be professional, volunteer, academic, or community-based. You are living and working in your home country at the time of application. In consultation with ECA, special consideration may be given to an individual completing school courses or non-U.S.-government programming outside the home country who will have returned home at least six months before the program begins. In consultation with ECA, special consideration may be given to an individual completing school courses or non-U.S.-government programming outside the home country who will have returned home at least six months before the program begins. You demonstrate a clear commitment to developing a locally grounded First Amendment or free-speech initiative in your home country. You are able to work effectively in cross-cultural settings and contribute meaningfully to a U.S. host organization and community. Preferred: Not specified by the provider

- CEE seeks emerging leaders who have demonstrated commitment to issues related to: Free speech and freedom of expression Open inquiry and constructive public discourse Civic dialogue and public participation Civic education Community-level problem-solving Conflict reduction and bridge-building across differences Applicants should have at least two years of relevant professional or community experience and a strong desire to create positive change in their communities.