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Application procedure

Deadline for applications is before midnight on February 28, 2010, Swedish time (CET/GMT+1).

Eligibility 

• You are an engaged opinion-maker within the spheres of media, culture, society,business or politics
• You are actively working for social change within your own context, using   media as a tool in shaping public opinon
• You are committed to democracy and human rights issues
• You are between 20-35 years old
• You have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English 
• You are from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia,      West Bank-Gaza, Yemen or Sweden.

Selection process
The Swedish Institute will appoint a selection committee consisting of staff from the Swedish Institute as well as representatives from partner organizations and field experts. The applications will be evaluated according to the following selection criteria:

• The relevance and quality of the personal motivation and commitment, and the applicant’s answers to the YLVP questionnaire
• An assessment of the CV and recommendations 
• The general qualifications of the applicant.

The Swedish Institute will make its decision based on the final selection, taking into account the recommendations of the selection committee as well as the candidates’ general suitability for the program.

Out of all applicants, a number of shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews as a second step of the selection process. The interviews will be conducted through Skype (www.skype.com). Results will be announced by April, 2010.

The Swedish Institute will compose a list of reserve candidates for a possible second-hand selection. If you're not announced as a reserve candidate during April, you're not on the reserve list.

A total of twenty five applicants will be selected to attend YLVP 2010. As far as possible SI will ensure there is an even distribution of candidates from the different countries.

Application instructions
Submit your application by using the online application form. Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application consists of:

• Contact information 
• An updated CV with contact details of two reference persons (enclosed digitally with the online application form) 
• A completed YLVP questionnaire (enclosed digitally with the online application form).

If you have any questions regarding the application form, please contact .