The John Smith Memorial Trust is currently seeking applications from
potential candidates for its 2008 Fellowship Programme, to take place in
June/July next year.

The Programme aims to strengthen and deepen democratic awareness and good
governance through a study programme in the UK and placements that show the
workings of democratic organisations and their role within a democratic
society.



Applications for Fellowships are invited from:


Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine




The Trust can only accept applications from the seven countries listed
above.



The Trust aims to recruit high-flying and influential young leaders who will
make a substantial impact on the future development of their countries. The
Fellowship Programme is open to political leaders, government or local
government officials, journalists/media experts, lawyers and influential
young leaders from civil society or the NGO sector. The "ideal" candidate
will be aged 25-35, with a track record of concern for good governance and
promoting democratic values. Good written and spoken English is essential.



Further information about recruitment criteria, application details and
deadlines can be obtained from the Trust's website: http://www.johnsmithmemorialtrust.org/Web/Site/Programme/how_to_apply.asp