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Ford Motor Company, and the 92nd Street Y, the world’s first global Jewish community and cultural center, are proud to join together in launching the seventh year of the Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y. The program is designed to enhance the efforts of accomplished community leaders throughout the world.
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y 92nd Street YM-YWHA 1395 Lexington Avenue New York- NY 10128 USA
30 Jun 2006
Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y
(011) 212-415-5473
www.92Y.org/ford
Year Seven: Developing Community Leaders
MISSION AND GOALS
Ford Motor Company, a global corporation and world leader in corporate citizenship, and the 92nd Street Y, the world’s first global Jewish community and cultural center, are proud to join together in launching the seventh year of the Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y. The program is designed to enhance the efforts of accomplished community leaders throughout the world.
Each year, a group of 20-25 emerging leaders from different regions of the world are selected to become Ford Fellows of the 92nd Street Y. The program includes a three-week residency in New York City (June 1-June 20, 2007) and ongoing communication before and after the residency via telephone and email. Fellows are expected to complete assignments prior to their residency to maximize the value of their fellowship experience and after their residency to evaluate its impact and success.
Learning, Skill Building, and Networking
Fellows participate in an intensive immersion experience designed to address the challenges of building community in today’s world. In partnership with the Picker Center for Executive Education at Columbia University’s School for International and Public Affairs, we provide daily classes and participatory workshops in nonprofit management, leadership, and strategic thinking.
The academic curriculum is complemented by visits to model nonprofits throughout New York City and meetings with academic, business, and government leaders. The experience is enhanced by the Fellows’ residency at the 92nd Street Y, an institution founded in 1874 that has grown to serve over 300,000 people annually. At once a school, a lecture hall, a performance space, and a community organization, the 92nd Street Y is a nonprofit organization unique in the world and vital to the cultural life of New York City. Fellows have the opportunity to meet with 92nd Street Y staff experts, board members, and community partners.
Experiencing
Specialized tours of New York City and an array of diverse ethnic, cultural, and community offerings enrich the Fellows’ American experience. A tour of Ford Motor Company World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan enables the Fellows to meet with key Ford executives and gain insight into the unique intersection of corporate and nonprofit interests.
Participating in a Global Network
Before and after participation in the residency at the 92nd Street Y, Fellows are in contact with the Y and with one another. Through email communities, distance learning, electronic newsletters and announcements, and teleconferencing, Fellows become part of a global network of community leaders.
EXPECTATIONS
The 92nd Street Y and Ford Motor Company have high expectations of participants in the FordMotor Company International Fellowship Program of the 92nd Street Y. At a minimum, the following expectations apply:
Assignments
Fellows are obliged to complete written assignments and required reading prior to and following the residency in New York.
Commitment while Participating in the Program
Fellows must be active participants in all aspects of the program. The curriculum is rigorous, and Fellows may not exempt themselves from group activities. There is some time “at leisure” when participants have the opportunity to relax, explore New York City, or arrange meetings that are not part of the program. (Fellows may also arrive before June 1 or stay after June 20 at their own expense.)
Ongoing Commitment
We expect Fellows to remain involved in the program, as mentors for future Fellows and as participants in a growing global network of community leaders.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Eligibility
Applicants must be 21 years of age or older. We seek candidates from a variety of backgrounds with the aim of creating a group of Fellows who will work well together and offer a diversity of views and experiences. Candidates should be emerging leaders addressing issues whose resolution can have a significant positive impact on their communities, on their countries, and—collectively—on the world. Applicants must demonstrate fluency in English, have valid passports, and have access to a computer and the Internet. They may not be current recipients of other fellowships.
Fees and Services Covered
Airfare, accommodations, food, transportation, instruction, and other program-related expenses are included in the fellowship. Each participant receives a stipend upon arrival.
Application Deadline
Applications must be postmarked by June 30, 2006.
Enrollment
If you are eligible for the program and wish to apply, please complete the enclosed application form and send to:
Ford Motor Company International Fellowship of the 92nd Street Y
92nd Street YM-YWHA
1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
USA
Phone: 
(011) 212-415-5473
Fax: 
(011) 212-415-5798
Email: 
agardy@92Y.org
Website: 
www.92Y.org/ford
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