Apply - US-NI Mentorship Program

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Applications for the US-NI Mentorship Program are currently postponed until further notice.

Please check back here soon for an update on the 2021 recruitment process.

Selection Process

Applications

The application period opens in April and closes at the end of May each year. All applicants must complete an online application form. The Selection Panel will consider candidates’ academic achievements, business experience, recommendation letter and personal qualities. The Selection Panel will invite shortlisted candidates to interview.

selection

Candidates are selected based on meeting all criteria, scholastic achievement, business experience, demonstrated leadership interest in obtaining international experience and ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

Participant Requirements

Eligibility:

Undergraduate or postgraduate students and early career professionals
Age 21 and over
Permanent residents of Northern Ireland that hold a British or Irish passport – please note that permanent residents of Northern Ireland who also hold an American passport are not eligible for this program.

Requirements:

Secure a J-1 visa in order to participate and meet all visa requirements
Be willing to reside in the United States for the duration of their placement
Have 2.1 honors degree or above in Business, Finance, Maths or Science, Information Systems/Computer Science or a related discipline

Personal Details

First Name

Last Name

Current Mailing Address

Address 2

Postcode

Country

Phone Number

Birthday

Place of Birth

Passport Nationality

Do you hold a passport that will be valid until June 2022?

Yes No

Do you know of any reason why you would not be granted a visa?

Yes No

Do you currently hold or have you ever held a US Passport?

Yes No

Education, Employment History and Work Experience

Please note that each file uploaded in support of your application must be no more than 1 Mb (1024 KB) in size. Please ensure all images and PDFs are optimized accordingly.

Please upload required CV

Please upload a one-page CV that provides detail on your academic qualifications, employment experience, leadership roles and achievements.

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Please upload required transcripts
Please provide academic transcripts for A-Levels and third-level courses (this may be submitted after your graduation if you have not yet graduated). If you have multiple transcripts please combine them into a single PDF file.

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Undergraduate Studies

University Attended

Degree (e.g. BSc Geography)

Result or Expected

Graduation Year

Postgraduate Study

University Attended

Degree (e.g. MSc Finance)

Result or Expected

Graduation Year

Primary Reference

Letter of Recommendation

Relationship to Applicant

First Name

Last Name

Title

Institution/Employer

Address

Town/City

Postcode

Phone Number

E-mail Address

Motivation

Please provide a 500-word autobiographical statement that explains your motivations for applying.

Please upload 500 Word Personal Statement

Anything Else?

Please provide any additional information you wish to submit.

Declaration

A. I will inform the US-NI Mentorship Program, in writing, of any change in my circumstances which may occur from the date of my application.

B. The responses detailed in this application form are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if I am found to have suppressed any material fact or to have given false answers I will be liable to disqualification or, if successful, my placement on the program may be terminated at any stage.

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