Middle East Entrepreneur Training
Application Due Date: October 25th, 2008
Competition for each program will be open, merit-based and fair. Applicants will be evaluated based on current position and personal business experience, size of organization and potential for growth, prospects for working in an international environment, educational background, willingness to learn and to mentor others, future leadership potential, and personal referrals.
The MEET program does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national origin, or handicap. This policy is consistent with all relevant U.S. government statutes and regulations.
Individuals in the following circumstances are NOT eligible for the Middle East Entrepreneur Training (MEET) program:
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents (green card holder) of the United States.
- Individuals currently participating in academic, training or research programs in the United States.
- Individuals currently residing or working outside the participating countries.
- Individuals who have participated in an exchange visitor program sponsored or funded by the U.S. government.
- Employees and their families of non-profit organizations who administer the MEET program on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. This provision does not disqualify self-supporting members of families who live apart from their parents.
- Local employees of the U.S. missions abroad who work for the U.S. Department of State are ineligible to participate during the period of their employment and for one year following the termination of employment.
- Immediate families (i.e. spouses and dependent children) of U.S. Department of State employees during the period of their spouse’s/parent’s employment and for a period of one year following the termination of such employment. This provision does not disqualify self-supporting members of families who live apart from their parents.
- Persons convicted of a crime.
Before filling out this application please familiarize yourself with these instructions:
- ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. If it is not applicable, please note N/A. When you list your phone number, make sure you include the country and city codes.
- Complete this application in full. Applications are accepted in English only. Once you begin your application, you may return at any time before submitting it, using your email address and password, to complete the application.
- Resume (curriculum vitae) must be submitted with the application form. Upload at the end of the application form.
- Interview
The Beyster Institute may select applicants for an interview with an interview panel. The panel is comprised of MEET Alumni, U.S. embassy personnel, and/or the Beyster Institute. We will conduct the interviews and rank-order the applicants. These interviews are a requirement of the selection process. - Semi-finalists
Panels will select and recommend candidates for nomination to the U.S. Department of State. The final selection and invitation to participate in the program will be made by the U.S. government sponsor, MEPI.
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