{"id":10565,"date":"2026-11-04T11:02:54","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T11:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elathar.com\/?p=10565"},"modified":"2026-11-04T11:02:54","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T11:02:54","slug":"irex-community-solutions-program-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elathar.com\/en\/irex-community-solutions-program-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"IREX Community Solutions Program 2027: U.S. Fellowship for Community Leaders in Eight Arab Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Community Solutions Program (CSP) 2027, run by IREX with the U.S. Department of State, is open to experienced community leaders in eight Arab countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman and Tunisia. Participants spend about three to four months in the United States, then lead a nine-month project in their own community. Applications close on 24 November 2026. The program page prints no closing date, so confirm it in the application portal before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Solutions Program 2027 at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Application deadline<\/strong><\/td>24 November 2026 (time zone not stated)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Who can apply<\/strong><\/td>Citizens of an eligible country, aged 27 to 39, with at least five years of community work, living and working in their home country<\/td><\/tr>\n
Arab countries<\/strong><\/td>Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Tunisia<\/td><\/tr>\n
Program<\/strong><\/td>About 3 to 4 months in the U.S. with a 12-week practicum, then a nine-month SCALE-Up Project at home<\/td><\/tr>\n
Covered<\/strong><\/td>Most expenses, including J-1 visa support, round-trip travel, a monthly allowance and health coverage<\/td><\/tr>\n
Cost to apply<\/strong><\/td>No application fee is mentioned<\/td><\/tr>\n
Apply at<\/strong><\/td>csp.irex.org<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who can apply from the Arab region?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You must be a citizen of one of the eight countries above, between 27 and 39 years old when you apply, with at least five years of work on community issues that produced measurable local benefits. The call suits leaders of associations, community initiatives and local development projects who live and work in their home country. Those abroad for study, training or research do not qualify. Applicants need high spoken and written English, eligibility for a U.S. J-1 visa, and no U.S. citizenship or permanent residence. IREX states that eligibility is set by the U.S. Department of State and that exceptions cannot be made. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Syria or Yemen do not appear on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the program include?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n