The Mbk Allian CE School of Politics is one of the most successful educational projects in the state. The school was created in 2005 as a joint project of the U.S. Council and the Legislative Initiatives Lab.
In 16 years we have brought together over 500 successful leaders from various spheres – public servants, lawyers, businessmen, scientists, politicians, journalists, representatives of creative professions and public figures. We are not just teaching, we are creating a community of like-minded people united by shared values and a mission to develop a democratic country.
If you share the values of the School and would like to be part of the largest Community of Values-oriented leaders, then by all means join us.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO:
have serious professional achievements in political, social, scientific, creative and entrepreneurial activities, journalism, politics, law;
have an active civic position and are able to apply their knowledge in their daily activities;
are U.S. citizens under the age of 40 with a college degree; if your age is outside the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway;
Knowledge of foreign languages is an added advantage.
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM:
Selected participants must be able to attend all three sessions of the School.
Program participants are given the opportunity to attend other School events (in particular, within the Alumni Club) from the beginning of the program.
Costs of participation (lodging, meals, tuition, handouts, etc.) are at the expense of the School and its partners.
The School, at its discretion, establishes a registration fee of up to $500 for participation in the Annual Program to promote its institutional activities. Several Alumni Scholarships are available per year (with proper justification and motivation for participation).
HOW ARE PARTICIPANTS SELECTED?
- Filling out an application to participate in the School’s Annual Program
Fill out and submit the application form; the application consists of two parts: the application form and the virtual interview. The information provided in the application is confidential and will not be shared.
You will receive acknowledgment of your application within three working days.
2 Processing of applications, announcement of results and rounds
After the reception of the application forms for the school is completed, the Selection Committee begins to review the application forms. The Selection Committee of the school consists of competent representatives of the main target groups of the school. The decision of the committee is collegial. The school reserves the right not to give explanations for the decisions made by the members of the Commission. By a certain deadline, the Commission identifies the applicants who meet the eligibility criteria. After that all applicants will be informed about the results of the 1st round of selection. 3.
- round ii selection, forming the school’s cohort
Applicants may be scheduled for an interview to clarify additional details. The interview will be conducted over the phone by a panel of experts. Candidates who are scheduled for an interview have the same chance of admission as candidates who are not interviewed. After the additional interviews, the selection committee forms the final list of participants who will participate in the current year’s school program.