Monday, September 30, 2013

AMENDS 2014 Delegate Application

Dear Prospective Delegate, Thank you for your interest in the American Middle Eastern Network for Dialogue at Stanford (AMENDS). AMENDS offers a unique opportunity to interact, collaborate, and form personal relationships with fellow youth leaders from across the Middle East, North Africa, and the United States, while exchanging ideas and implementing initiatives that work towards a better future. AMENDS has three main components: networking, summit, and the AMENDS Talks. During the summit, delegates will share their ideas, collaborate on their initiatives, and interact with world leaders in workshops, panel discussions, and formal networking events. This year, the AMENDS summit will take place on April 9-14, 2014. Delegates should be between the ages of 18 and 28.
The conference will culminate in the AMENDS Talks, presentations from all of the delegates on their initiatives, ideas, and experiences. These presentations will be shared online for the world to see. Delegates will be selected based on the level of their dedication to promoting change in the MENA region and/or in U.S.- MENA relations. We will also heavily consider the past experiences and backgrounds of each delegate that will enable him/her to contribute a unique perspective to the conference, in order to ensure a rich, diverse group of delegates. As a participant in the AMENDS conference, your lodging, food, and conference expenses will be covered. Participants who have the financial means to contribute to their travel expenses (plane, train, etc) will be expected to do so. If selected as a delegate, the AMENDS Team will assess your level of need, offer a corresponding travel subsidy, and work with you, when possible, to acquire a travel grant or scholarship from your university or organization. However, the application process is need-blind and AMENDS hopes to ensure that financial concerns do not prevent anyone from participating in the summit. Being selected as an AMENDS delegate entails a commitment to continue giving back to your community, country, and world. Delegates are expected to remain active members of the AMENDS community after the conference.
Applicants currently living outside of the United States:
In the event that you are accepted to serve as a delegate, please keep in mind that you will need a passport that is valid at least six months from the time of the conference and an American visa. We will do our best to assist you in the visa process should you need one. In addition, English proficiency is required. Please make sure to fill out the entire application. You will also need to copy/paste a current resume, in addition to any website links, e-articles, or certificates you believe highlight relevant accomplishments.
Sincerely,
The AMENDS Team



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    APPLICATION NOTES & INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Please complete all required fields within the word limit. We will only accept complete applications that do not exceed the limit allotted to the questions. 2. Please make sure to use your name as it appears on your passport. 3. The deadline for the application is October 12, 2013 at 11.59 PM PST (-8 GMT). We kindly ask that you submit your applications on time. 4. The AMENDS summit will take place on April 9-14, 2014. 5. If you have any questions, please email Yassamin Ansari at yansari@stanford.edu. Due to the high volume of emails, please allow us 2-3 days to respond to your email.

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    http://www.stanford.edu/group/amends/cgi-bin/get-involved/become-a-seed-delegate/

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