The U.S. Exchange Alumni Fellowship, a component of the U.S. Exchange Alumni Network and Capacity Building Program, is an opportunity to drive engagement and foster connection among U.S. Exchange Alumni across the United States.
Fellowship Activities
The U.S. Exchange Alumni Fellowship is an opportunity for U.S. citizen alumni of U.S. government funded exchange programs to develop local and regional alumni networks throughout the United States. Fellows are expected to champion the importance of international exchanges and inspire local communities to apply to and participate in exchange opportunities. Fellows will take ownership of a specific U.S. region, raising awareness, generating interest, and sparking engagement within the alumni network. In close coordination with the U.S. Department of State and IREX, fellows will plan and implement a series of professional development and networking events, manage a network of influencers, mentor early career professionals, and amplify available alumni opportunities offered by the U.S. Department of State.
Fellow Benefits
- Monthly stipend in support of Fellowship contributions
- Attendance at a professional development workshop in Washington, D.C. in July 2026.
- Hands-on experience in program management, strategic communications, and network building.
- Opportunity to collaborate with the U.S. Department of State and IREX to strengthen the U.S Exchange Alumni network
- Opportunity to apply for additional funding to implement in-person Fellowship events
Application Instructions
Fellowship applications must include all the following components. Incomplete applications at the submission deadline will be considered ineligible.
- Completed application form
- Professional resume
- Documentation of alumnus/a status (if requested)
- Letter of support from a professional or academic reference
Selection Criteria
Eligible applications will be reviewed based on the following selection criteria:
- Commitment to supporting and growing the U.S. Exchange Alumni network to advance the U.S. Department of State’s citizen diplomacy initiatives
- Experience with outreach, recruitment, marketing, events, and alumni associations
- Ongoing or past engagement with U.S. Government-sponsored exchange alumni network
- Experience with event implementation and event budget management
- Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, including experience preparing content for websites, email, and social media
- Impact of the Fellowship on the candidate’s professional development and career goals
Contact
Interested in learning more? Register for an upcoming U.S. Exchange Alumni Fellowship information session.
For questions about the U.S. Exchange Alumni Program Fellowship, please email USexchangealumni@irex.org.
The U.S. Exchange Alumni Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by IREX.
U.S. Exchange Alumni Fellowship
The U.S. Exchange Alumni Fellowship, a component of the U.S. Exchange Alumni Network and Capacity Building Program, is an opportunity to drive engagement and foster connection among U.S. Exchange Alumni across the United States.
Fellowship Activities
The U.S. Exchange Alumni Fellowship is an opportunity for U.S. citizen alumni of U.S. government funded exchange programs to develop local and regional alumni networks throughout the United States. Fellows are expected to champion the importance of international exchanges and inspire local communities to apply to and participate in exchange opportunities. Fellows will take ownership of a specific U.S. region, raising awareness, generating interest, and sparking engagement within the alumni network. In close coordination with the U.S. Department of State and IREX, fellows will plan and implement a series of professional development and networking events, manage a network of influencers, mentor early career professionals, and amplify available alumni opportunities offered by the U.S. Department of State.
Fellow Benefits
- Monthly stipend in support of Fellowship contributions
- Attendance at a professional development workshop in Washington, D.C. in July 2026.
- Hands-on experience in program management, strategic communications, and network building.
- Opportunity to collaborate with the U.S. Department of State and IREX to strengthen the U.S Exchange Alumni network
- Opportunity to apply for additional funding to implement in-person Fellowship events
Application Instructions
Fellowship applications must include all the following components. Incomplete applications at the submission deadline will be considered ineligible.
- Completed application form
- Professional resume
- Documentation of alumnus/a status (if requested)
- Letter of support from a professional or academic reference
Selection Criteria
Eligible applications will be reviewed based on the following selection criteria:
- Commitment to supporting and growing the U.S. Exchange Alumni network to advance the U.S. Department of State’s citizen diplomacy initiatives
- Experience with outreach, recruitment, marketing, events, and alumni associations
- Ongoing or past engagement with U.S. Government-sponsored exchange alumni network
- Experience with event implementation and event budget management
- Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, including experience preparing content for websites, email, and social media
- Impact of the Fellowship on the candidate’s professional development and career goals
Contact
Interested in learning more? Register for an upcoming U.S. Exchange Alumni Fellowship information session.
For questions about the U.S. Exchange Alumni Program Fellowship, please email USexchangealumni@irex.org.
The U.S. Exchange Alumni Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by IREX.