The 2017 symposium will offer key insights on how to leverage past successes, and invigorate future efforts, amidst an evolving global landscape. This unique window of opportunity is a chance to help shape the next decade of leadership on global food security.
WORTH
- Interact with symposium speakers and senior attendees in private forum;
- Network with other outstanding students planning careers in global food, agriculture, and nutrition sectors;
- Connect with key stakeholders from the public, private, and NGO sectors in private meetings; and
- Select delegates may also participate in symposium side events, panel discussions, or video
- Attend all symposium-related events in Washington, DC, on March 29-30, 2017. The Council will cover round trip airfare, accommodations, and meal expenses.
- Support social media outreach, which includes engaging your respective universities and disseminating information about the symposium, its featured report and the live stream to your networks.
- Contribute to and participate in the event’s social media plans, and responsibilities as required.
- Participate in a private post-event debriefing session and complete an online evaluation of the event.
ELIGIBILITY
In order to apply, applicant must:
- Be at the graduate or advanced undergraduate (third or fourth year) level studying agricultural development, social entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, or other food security related disciplines.
- Plan to enter the agriculture and food sector upon graduation. International students and students studying at universities outside of the United States are strongly encouraged to apply
DEADLINE: November 4 2016
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