ALCOAST 141/23 - APR 2023 SOLICITATION FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023 PEACE WITH WOMEN FELLOWSHIP

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ALCOAST 141/23
SSIC 1401
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023 PEACE WITH WOMEN
FELLOWSHIP
1. The Coast Guard has the unique opportunity to select one high
performing female Captain (O6) to participate in the Halifax
International Security Forum (HFX) hosted "Peace With Women"
Fellowship program.
2. Established in 2017, the Peace With Women Fellowship connects
senior female military officers from NATO member and partner
countries for a 3-week executive tour of the political and
technological capitals of the United States and Canada. The USCG
selectee will have the opportunity to engage with senior government,
military, corporate, and academic leaders to discuss and better
understand the world's leading security issues, ultimately providing
an opportunity for participants to develop and propose innovative
solutions to their home countries. The Fellowship concludes with all
participants attending the annual Halifax International Security
Forum, an event regularly attended by the Commandant and other
senior governmental/military officials from the United States.
The Peace With Women Fellowship continues to grow and has included
participants from 20 different countries.
3. The 3-week Fellowship convenes in Washington, DC on 24 October
2023 and encompasses travels across the United States as well as
visits to various prominent locations in Canada before concluding in
Halifax in mid-November. Fellows will experience more than 45
engagements with leaders and experts from military, government,
technology, media, academia, and civil society.
4. Applications will include a completed application form,
professional resume, short biography, essay question responses, and
Commanding Officer's endorsement. The application form and guidance
for additional submission requirements may be found at the 2023
Peace With Women Fellowship Call for Applicants website:
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https://halifaxtheforum.org/hfx-peace-with-women

5. Individuals should electronically submit their complete
nomination package no later than 5 May 2023 and further
information on the Peace With Women Fellowship can be found at:
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https://halifaxtheforum.org

An internal Coast Guard panel will then convene to select two
applicants for HFX consideration based on the submitted
applications. Final selections and announcements will be made by
HFX in mid-June.
6. Tuition and travel for this program, including travel to
Washington, DC for the start of the fellowship and travel from
Halifax at the conclusion, will be funded by DCO-I. Applicants
must be able to commit to the entire duration of the program
(24 October to 20 November 2023).
7. POC: For additional information, contact CAPT Luis Rodriguez
at (202) 372-4452.
8. Ms. Holly A. Haverstick, Director of International
Affairs and Foreign Policy Advisor (DCO-I), sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.