• November 12, 2018: Application opens
• February 23, 2019: Application DEADLINE
• March 2019: Finalists Interviews
• Mid-March 2019: Applicants are notified of application status
• Mid-March – June 2019: Travel/Visa Preparation and Orientation
• June 21, 2019: B.E.L. Initiative Program begins

The committee will use the following criteria to evaluate applications. These are not required and applicants are not expected to meet each bullet point.

• Committed to return to Haiti to implement ideas, knowledge, and skills obtained
• Have been operating your business or organization for at least 6 months
• Experience in leadership, entrepreneurship, business, non-profits or community organizing (provide proof of any)
• Demonstrated commitment to public/commnity service or mentorship
• The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others
• Business or project operating for at least 6 months
• Strong communication skills
• Creative/Innovative thinker & Risk taker

Those who meet the minimum requirements listed below are encouraged to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against by race, gender, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Minimum requirements:

• Must be a citizen and current resident of Haiti (i.e. pay taxes, live and work)
• Must NOT be a U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S
• Must be proficient in English
• Must be at least 18 years of age by start of program
• Must be eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa

• Fòk ou se sitwayen ayisyen e fòk w ap viv an Ayiti aktyèlman
• Fòk ou maton nan pale anglè.
• Fòk ou genyen pou pi piti 18 an nan lè pwogram nan ap lanse(kòmanse) a
• Fòk ou kalifye pou jwen(resevwa) yon viza ameriken tip J-1

• 1 (one) reference letter from someone who knows you well (excluding family members)
• Attach copy of passport (if applicable)
• Attach copy of U.S. Visa (if applicable)
• A head shot (photo)