STUDY OF THE U.S. INSTITUTE (SUSI) FOR STUDENT LEADERS ON GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES SUMMER PROGRAM -Deadline 28 November 2011-

Program Description

Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders are intensive academic programs whose purpose is to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills.  The Study of the U.S. Institute on Global Environmental Issues will explore the role that environmental policy has played in the economic and political development of the United States.  The Institute will use experiential learning techniques to expose participants to current themes in the field, including natural resource management, sustainable development/sustainable agricultural practices, food security, ecotourism, energy generation (new and traditional forms), and water management and treatment.  The Institute will be held around July 2 to August 6, 2012.

For information regarding on last year’s program, please visit:

http://www.umt.edu/mansfield/institute/

Specific Required Qualifications

The participants are expected to be highly motivated and exemplary undergraduate students from colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education.  While all candidates will have a strong interest in the environment, their fields of study might vary, and can include disciplines such as Agriculture, Biology,
Ecotourism, Engineering, Environmental Law, Environmental Science, International Affairs, Public Policy, and Sustainable Development.

Other Required Qualifications:
- have a strong interest in the environment;
- be between 18 and 25 years of age;
- have strong English language skills;
- have completed at least one semester of university and have at least one semester remaining when they return from the program midyear in 2012;
- be committed to returning to their home universities following completion of their Institute program;
- demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university and community activities;
- indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States;
- have a sustained high level of academic achievement, as indicated by grades, awards, and teacher recommendations;
- have demonstrated commitment to community and extracurricular university activities;
- have had little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States or elsewhere outside of their home country;
- be mature, responsible, independent, confident, open-minded, tolerant, thoughtful and inquisitive;
- be willing and able to fully participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and educational travel program; and,
- be comfortable with campus life, prepared to share living accommodations, and able to make adjustments to cultural and social practices different from those of their home country.

All candidates must submit a complete nomination sheet according to the attached format. 

Sending a CV alone is not adequate. Please do not attach any certificates.

 Your application package file MUST NOT exceed 1 Megabytes (MB) and should be saved as a PDF, Microsoft Word, or Zip file.

Please return completed nomination sheet and recommendation letters electronically to passurabaya@state.govby MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011.  

Title email : SUSI Students (program) – (name of applicant)

Example: SUSI Students Global Environmental Issues – John Doe

Should you have any questions concerning the program, please email passurabaya@state.gov