Centroamérica en Ascenso Fellowship
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Centroamérica en Ascenso Fellowship will provide 35-40 Anti-Corruption Actors from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua in continuing their work from a safe and enabling environment. Selected applicants will be provided with one to two-year fellowships at select partner U.S. higher education institutions (HEIs). The Centroamérica en Ascenso Fellowship falls under USAID/ECAM’s Regional Anti-Corruption Action Network (ReAcción) program.
About
The Centroamérica en Ascenso Fellowship aims to enable Anti-Corruption Actors from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua to continue their efforts. The fellowship seeks to enhance their skills and fosters leadership capabilities. With a focus on creating a safe and enabling environment, the fellowship contributes to advancing anti-corruption and promoting accountability in the region.
Eligibility
- Applicants should reside in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, or Nicaragua and face threats hindering their anti-corruption efforts.
- Applicants residing in other Latin American countries as of spring 2019 are eligible.
- Applicants’ work must directly benefit their home countries.
- Applications from underrepresented groups such as women, persons with disabilities, LGBTTTQI+ individuals, returned migrants, and indigenous communities are strongly encouraged.
Application
You may visit the Application Materials section to download the application in English and a Spanish translation. You will also find a Spanish translation of the FAQ’s.
This project was made possible by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the generous support of the American People.