To be eligible to participate in the Turda Democracy Gatherings, you should be:
· Between the ages of 18-24
· Have a decent grasp of English
· National of an Arab country, Eastern Europe, or Central European country
· If not a national of the above, strong interest in democratic development in the above
Completed Applications consist of::
· Your Essay Application
· Your Personal Statement
· Your Curriculum Vitae
· Your Contact Information
· First and Last Name
· Birth Date/Age
· Country
· School/University/Organization
· Valid Email Address
· Home Address
· Phone Number
YOUR ESSAY APPLICATION:
In this essay, you are answering what is expected below, which can be submitted in writing or alternative artistic form (examples being photography essay, documentary, or short film) that clearly demonstrates one of the themes. If you are submitting a written essay, please submit it in Microsoft Word. If you are submitting an alternative artistic form, be sure that it is in digital format.
We want your personal opinion in up to 2000 words, keeping one of the following themes in mind:
· My understanding of democracy- personally and theoretically
· Positive and negative outcomes of fake democracy
· Experiencing transition to democracy (how do you implement your understanding of democratic values and behaviors in your life?)
· Challenges you face in democratic transition?
Please keep in mind that this application strongly relies on academic integrity and honesty codes. If you use outside sources for your paper, please remember to reference your sources.
YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT:
This should be a maximum of 250 words of why you are interested in attending the Turda Democracy Gatherings and how you can benefit from this program?
Please send your completed application package by email to the following:
For Arab Students:
Program Coordinator at Ibn Khaldun Center for Development Studies
Nora Elmarzouky - nora.elmarzouky@gmail.com
For Eastern and Central European Students:
Program Coordinator at Ratiu Center for Democracy
Madalina Mocan - madalina.mocan@gmail.com
| Deadline for submitting applications is the 1st of May 2008. |