Public Service Fellowship Program (PSFP)

IREX is pleased to announce another round of the Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy in Armenia funded Public Service Fellowship Program (PSFP). Administered by IREX, PSFP is a grant that provides a monthly stipend to awardees to increase the motivation of USG alumni in working for Ministries or public/state Academic Institutions in Armenia.

NOTE APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS!

In order to further the goals of United States Government programs, PSFP aims to involve USG alumni from Armenia in the public service sector in their home communities, utilizing the training and education they received in the United States as well as to encourage alumni to contribute to under-funded Ministries or Academic Institutions in need of their skills and expertise. USG alumni who meet the eligibility requirements listed below may receive a stipend of up to $800 per month for one year for full time work in Ministries or up to $500 for one semester to work as a Lecturer at an Academic Institution while remaining committed to public service work in their home communities. Current students can also apply for a full-time summer internship (two month commitment in the summer) or a part-time internship (six month commitment).

In order to receive the PSFP stipend, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Be an alumnus of any US Government program in good standing

Currently live and work in Armenia

Be able to secure his/her own employment within a Ministry or Academic Institution

If an alumnus has already secured employment at a Ministry or Academic Institution, then s/he must have a start date no earlier than three months prior to application date

Be able to commit one year of full time work at a Ministry or one semester at an academic institution

Please review the attached application form thoroughly. Note that applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed by a selection committee within two months of receipt.

Should you have any questions, please contact psfp@irex.am with the subject line: PSFP Inquiry - Alumnus Name.

NOTE THAT THE IREX OFFICE HAS MOVED. FIND US NOW AT 32 ZAROBYAN STREET