[USFTSA.com] 2009 Ambassador Program -- Now accepting applications

[Taiwanese in Tampa Bay]

For everyone who is interested in being Taiwanese Ambassador program
to D.C., please see following messages.

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From: TAA-USA <gihion.so at gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 6:16 AM
Subject: Fwd: 2009 Ambassador Program -- Now accepting applications
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Forwarding announcement from Formosa Foundation --- Ron


Dear Friends & Supporters:



Please forward this to any college and/or graduate students, and
encourage them to apply for the 2009 Ambassador Program.



Amy S. Lin
Program Director
Formosa Foundation
www.formosafoundation.org



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The Formosa Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2009
Ambassador Program, to be held in Washington D.C. from June 15 through
26, 2009.  Click link below for the Application Form and instructions.
Deadline to apply is March 15, 2009.

http://www.formosafoundation.org/documents/US2009Application.pdf

The Formosa Foundation offers three factors that are critical to
social movements: political opportunity, organizational capacity and
framing ability. Through its Ambassador Program the Foundation offers
the best hands-on training for young people to become leaders and to
develop the grassroots and campaign skills that are necessary to stand
up and protect Taiwan.

The Ambassador Program combines in-house training with on-the-ground
activist work. Participants in the Program develop the expertise,
analytical framework, and network they need to effectively promote
Taiwan. Up-and-coming activists can learn about the issues affecting
Taiwan first-hand.

The 2009 Program will take place in Washington D.C. from June 15
through 26, 2009. The Formosa Foundation will provide for
participants' training, workshops and housing for the duration of the
Program.

BECOME EFFECTIVE ORGANIZERS FOR JUSTICE

The Formosa Foundation seeks to preserve the American values of
democracy and human rights through broadened involvement of future
leaders in the making of U.S. policy. The Ambassador Program will use
U.S. foreign policies on Taiwan and China as a case study to provide
the participants with opportunities to

Understand the intricacies of US foreign policy making and its impact;
Gain insight from experienced professionals on the art of advocacy;
Acquire the skills to effectively present views to policy makers,
media and the public;

MEET FACE TO FACE WITH U.S. LAW MAKERS

The Ambassador Program is a unique training program of its kind.  We
recruit students from the United States and Taiwan, who will work
together to help develop a closer relationship between the U.S. and
Taiwan.  The Program provides a rare opportunity to meet with United
States Congressmen and Senators to discuss U.S. policies toward
Taiwan.

DEVELOP GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN SKILLS AND NETWORKS

The Ambassador Program has demonstrated results from participants that
extend beyond the two-week program. The Program prepares tomorrow's
leaders towards building a pro-Taiwan community on and beyond the
college campus.

QUALIFICATION AND SELECTION OF 2009 AMBASSADORS

The Program is designed primarily for recent graduate or current
college and/or graduate students who support the advancement of human
rights, democracy and the right of self-determination for the people
of Taiwan.  Selection criteria include academic achievements,
extracurricular activities, participation in community affairs, and
interest in promoting the U.S.-Taiwan relationship.  Involvement in
the Taiwanese American community is a plus for U.S. applicants.

Up to 30 applicants will be selected for the 2009 Program, including
up to 8 to be recruited from Taiwan. Applicant can be US citizens,
permanent residents, or Taiwanese national.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

All applicants must submit the following by March 15, 2009 to the
Formosa Foundation. See page 4 of Application Form for additional
instructions.

1.     Complete Application Form (click to download)

2.     500-word Personal Statement

3.     Copy of most recent transcript

4.     Two Letters of Recommendation

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Amy S. Lin
Program Director
Formosa Foundation
350 S. Figueroa Street, #275
Los Angeles, CA 90071

www.formosafoundation.org