We are recruiting fellows for the International Agricultural Education Fellowship Program (IAEFP-Mexico, IAEFP-Ghana/Guatemala) to promote agriculture among youth in developing countries. The programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and implemented by university partner implementers. The fellowships will support and train 8 - 9 fellows to be based in secondary schools for an academic year to promote agriculture and leadership among the students and community.
The IAEFP is open to U.S. citizens with a bachelor’s degree in an agriculture-related field, and for Mexico and Guatemala programs, requires Spanish language skills. The fellows will support hands-on learning using school-based agricultural education and other curricula that facilitate youth’s leadership in agriculture throughout food value chains. Based on a community needs assessments, fellows work to implement relevant and sustainable agricultural projects at each school.
For Mexico Program in Puebla:
Please see the program page (https://mizzou.us/iaefp) for details on eligibility, the application process, etc. Please apply as soon as possible; the program is reviewing applications on a rolling basis until full, no later than May 15, 2023. Fellowship is estimated to start July 24, 2023.
Required Attributes
| 1. | Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture-related field |
| 2. | U.S. Citizen |
| 3. | Spanish language skills - The program requires Spanish language skills that are at least “Limited Working Proficiency” and prefer “Minimum Professional Proficiency” level or stronger. |
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Lindsey at CIP@Missouri.edu
For Ghana and Guatemala Programs:
Ghana and Guatemala programs hosted by the Borlaug Institute at Texas A&M are accepting applicants on a rolling basis until May 15, 2023 for both programs.
IAEFP Guatemala
Must speak fluent Spanish
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an agricultural-related field by May 2023
U.S. Citizen
Interest in positive youth development and international agriculture
IAEFP Ghana
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an agricultural-related field by May 2023
U.S. Citizen
Experience in FFA, 4-H, or other youth development organizations
Interest in positive youth development and international agriculture
Apply Here: IAEFP-Ghana/Guatemala Application Form
Interested in future programs? Complete ourIAEFP interest form and we will notify you when applications are open.
Contact borlaug.iaefp@ag.tamu.edu for more information on the Ghana or Guatemala programs.
Thank you!
Direct any questions to:
Lindsey Saunders
Associate Director of International Programs
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
O: 573-882-0092 | E: SaundersL@Missouri.edu
W: http://cafnr.missouri.edu/cip/