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Rural Environmental Fellowship Program
The Zorig Foundation implements a 14-day Rural Environmental Fellowship Program in Ulaanbaatar once a year to support the development of young people living and working in rural areas. This two-week accelerated program provides young professionals with the opportunity to increase their knowledge of environmental issues and solutions, develop themselves, acquire a wide range of skills, and build a broad network for future collaborators in the environment sector. During the program, the Zorig Foundation covers the cost of hotels, meals, and transportation to and from Ulaanbaatar.
Program details
Program duration
14 days
Number of participants
21
Program fee
Free
Program starts
April
By the numbers:
Established year
2016
Alumni
169
Provinces represented
21
Donors:
Current
Past
FAQ
The program is open for individuals aged 22-29 who reside and work in their local community, are environmentally conscious, have a commitment to self-development, and can actively participate in the program in Ulaanbaatar for 2 weeks.
Participation is open to young people from all professional fields, and current employment is not a mandatory requirement. While 70 percent of program participants are selected from those working in the environmental sector, the remaining 30 percent come from other professional backgrounds.
To apply for the program, complete an online application. Successful applicants proceed to a telephone interview.
The selection process involves an initial review of written applications, followed by interviews with shortlisted candidates. Those who achieve the highest scores during this process will be nominated as program participants.
A total of 21 young individuals, each representing one of the 21 provinces of Mongolia, will be selected to participate in the program.
Mission trip expenses are not covered; however, the program covers hotel accommodation, food, and travel expenses in Ulaanbaatar for the duration of the program.
The program is tailored for recently graduated young people living and working in their local communities, focusing on young professionals eager to cultivate leadership skills and gain insights into environmental issues and solutions early in their careers.
There are very few development programs for young people living and working in rural areas. Participating in the Zorig Foundation’s Rural Environmental Fellowship Program provided me with the opportunity to collaborate with talented individuals, all driven by the common goal of addressing environmental challenges despite coming from different backgrounds. Throughout the program, we learned from prominent environmental experts through various training sessions on different topics and explored successful environmental projects. This experience not only boosted my understanding of the environment but also improved my social engagement, personal development, and leadership skills. I believe that as young people, it's important for us to step forward and proactively address environmental issues by raising public awareness on these matters.
O.Munkhbat
REFP 2020 Alumnus
