The Legislative Fellows Program (LFP-MENA) links community leaders from the United States, Kuwait, and Oman, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Libya. This two-year program supports young professionals from the Middle East and North Africa, builds capacity in local Civil Service Organizations (CSO), and strengthens mutual understanding of the legislative and policy making processes in all countries.
Applications open for Tunisia and Libya January 10 to February 27, 2012
Applications are now closed for Kuwait, Egypt, and Morocco.
| Congressional / NGO Fellowship Program (Spring 2012) | Election / Campaigning Program (Fall 2012) |
| Based in Washington DC, this program will focus on public accountability, legislative procedures, and relationships between government, citizens and NGOs. Fellowship placements for each fellow will provide first hand direct experience of day-to- day workings in the U.S. Congress and major civil society organizations. | This program will focus on elections, campaigns, and political awareness and will take place during the U.S. 2012 elections. There will be 8-9 days of training in Washington DC, followed by 12 days of field work on campaigns in Pennsylvania, Maryland or Virginia, and North Carolina. |
The Legislative Fellows Program (LFP)is sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and administered by 
Do I have to be a citizen in the country , or is it okay if I am a resident ?! Like a Syrian in Kuwait ?!
Thank you for your inquiry. You must be both a citizen and a resident of one of our selected countries (Kuwait, Oman, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, or Libya) in order to apply.
I’m a Kuwaiti woman and interested in your programs especially Election Campaigning witch will take place during the U.S. 2012 elections,
Since I’m thinking seriously to be a candidate in the near future, I think this will be great opportunity to me, unfortunately I don’t meet one of the eligibility requirements close no 2 is the only obstacle witch will not allow me to apply for the program, since you require age from 25-38, and I’m 47
What if we are interested by one of the programs, and have more experience/skills in the other one? My interest goes to the elections program but i have been working with NGOs and civil society for a couple of years.
Thank you
You should apply and mention and explain your area of interest. If you are selected for an interview, we will discuss in more detail your interests and experience.
Thank you so much for your interest in this program. You are correct that you are the perfect type of candidate that we are looking for. However, the program is designed for fellows ages 25 to 38 and unfortunately we cannot make exceptions to this age limit. We will be sure to keep you in mind for future programs in Kuwait.