What are the selection criteria?
Fellows are chosen on the basis of their leadership potential and commitment to community or national development, as well as for their academic promise and achievement. Successful candidates must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent and have demonstrated excellence in their undergraduate studies; have experience in community service or development-related activities; intend to pursue formal masters or doctoral training that will enhance their leadership skills in fields related to the Foundation’s program interests; present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems in their own countries; and commit themselves to working on these issues following the fellowship period. Priority is given to people from groups or communities that have historically lacked opportunities to pursue higher education.
Proposals will be assessed according to the following criteria: 1. Innovation Innovation is a major differentiating element of DM competitions compared to other development grant programs. All proposals selected for funding should go beyond standard climate change adaption development projects. The proposal will be assessed according to how it differs from existing approaches. Note that transferring an approach to solve a common problem from one beneficiary group or from one geographic area to another is not considered innovative by the DM Program. Please see the Annex for details. 2. Objective & Measuring Results The project should have clear and measurable results that will have a direct impact on improving individuals’ or communities’ ability to adapt to climate change. The expected results / outcome of the proposed project should be achievable within the timeframe of implementation of the DM funding. Assessors will also examine the quality of proposed indicators of the outcome/resu
Selection criteria are normally specified by the gap placement organization. Candidates are required to be a minimum of 18 years old at the time of departure. Attributes that gap year employers seek would normally cover academic and other achievements as well as looking for the ability to meet new challenges, live and work in a different culture.
A. The selection decisions focus primarily on exceptional creativity, as demonstrated through a track record of significant achievement, and manifest promise for important future advances. Emphasis is placed on nominees for whom our support would relieve limitations that inhibit them from pursuing their most innovative ideas. Recipients must also be citizens or residents of the United States and must not hold elective office or advanced positions in government as defined by statute.
