Sep 8, 2006

JOHN SMITH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2007

Dear all,

I am delighted to announce that recruitment has begun for the 2007 John Smith Fellowship Programme.

John Smith Memorial Trust

THE JOHN SMITH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2007

The John Smith Memorial Trust is currently seeking applications from potential candidates for its 2007 Fellowship Programme, to take place in June/July next year.

The Programme aims to strengthen and deepen democratic awareness and good governance through a study programme in the UK and placements that show the workings of democratic organisations and their role within a democratic society.

Applications for Fellowships are invited from:

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine

The Trust can only accept applications from the seven countries listed above.

The Trust aims to recruit high-flying and influential young leaders who will make a substantial impact on the future development of their countries. The Fellowship Programme is open to political leaders, government or local government officials, journalists/ media experts, lawyers and influential young leaders from civil society or the NGO sector. The "ideal" candidate will be aged 25-35, with a track record of concern for good governance and promoting democratic values. Good written and spoken English is essential.

Further information about recruitment criteria, application details and deadlines can be obtained from the Trust's website:

http://www.johnsmit hmemorialtrust. org/Web/Site/ Programme/ how_to_apply. asp

Administrative and Information Assistant

John Smith Memorial Trust

60 Trafalgar Square

London

WC2N 5DS

Tel: +44 (0)207 7471682

Email: julie.utting@ johnsmithtrust. org

www.johnsmithmemori altrust.org

Any contractual representations contained herein on behalf of the John Smith Memorial Trust must not be taken as final, and are entirely subject to contracts signed formally by an authorised representative of this organisation.

The John Smith Memorial Trust is a UK registered charity. Registered UK Charity No. 1057885.

Registered address:

Ransley Oast

Ashford Road, High Halden

Ashford, Kent TN26 3LL

United Kingdom

+44 (0) 1233 850 057

+44 (0) 1233 850 136 fax

www.johnsmithmemori altrust.org

enquiries@johnsmith trust.org

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