Bosnia and Herzegovina BOLD (Balkanski Omladinski Lideri - Balkan Youth Leaders) Civic Engagement Fellowship Program
The Bosnia and Herzegovina BOLD Fellowship is in its fourth year and includes: 1) a pre-departure virtual component that includes four hourlong sessions; 2) An intensive four-week academic residency at the University of Nebraska at Omaha; 3) A weeklong educational study tour in New York City and Washington, D.C. You can learn more about our previous three cohorts from Bosnia and Herzegovina here.
Eligibility Criteria
In collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo’s Office of Public Affairs Section, our team will identify, recruit, and nominate a group of 10 BOLD Fellows from Bosnia and Herzegovina. To be eligible to apply for the 2025 cohort, you must meet all the criteria below:
- Must be between ages 18-25
- Must have a permanent residence in BiH
- Must be a current student or a recent university graduate in BiH
- Must have civic engagement ideas for a project in their community
- Must be willing to become part of a larger network and cooperate with their counterparts across BiH and the rest of the Balkans
- Little or no prior experience in the U.S.
Program Timeline
- Call for applications opens: December 16, 2024
- Call for applications closes: April 15, 2025
- Notifications by May 1, 2025
- Pre-departure virtual sessions: May 19-June 20, 2025
- Five-week academic residency and educational tour in the U.S.: August 17-September 19, 2025
This application is closed.
Questions?
For questions regarding your application, please contact michaelbutcher@unomaha.edu.