www.deboerfellowship.com.

Dear Applicant,

Mingalaba! Congratulations on applying for the DeBoer Fellowship.

The team at DeBoer Foundation, Inc. shares your excitement about the future of Myanmar. Through
the DeBoer Fellowship, we hope to make important investments in Myanmars most valuable resource -
- its future citizen-leaders.

Since the DeBoer family first came to Yangon in 1988, Myanmar has been its passion and the only
country of focus. After decades of visiting and giving, we are now seizing a new opportunity. We aim
to help Fellows to reach their potential as difference-makers, and as men and women of highest
character.

During the course of a year, DeBoer Fellows will be exposed to world-class instruction and coaching,
and a peer network of top Myanmar leaders from all sectors of society. The whole world is inspired by
Myanmars resilience, talent, and spirit, and it is our privilege to come alongside you on this journey.

Sincerely,
Fritz Kling, President
Sandy Parr, Fellowship Director Judy Ko, Country Director
Jack P. DeBoer Marilyn DeBoer







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ABOUT THE DEBOER FELLOWSHIP

Fellows will be stretched and challenged, as the Fellowship brings together individuals of different gender, ethnic,
religious, age and vocational backgrounds.
Fellows will be instructed in a variety of ways, including lectures, small groups, and one-on-one coaching.
Fellows will have homework and reading assignments in between the three Fellow Events.
The DeBoer Fellowship will reimburse all travel and lodging expenses of DeBoer Fellows.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Applicants must be Myanmar nationals with five to ten years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility
in a civil society organisation, social enterprise, or business.
Applicants must be comfortable speaking and listening in English language, because all instruction will occur in
English. English fluency is not required as translation headsets will be available at all Fellow Events.
Applicants are not required to have university degrees, but must demonstrate significant life experiences and
accomplishments. All DeBoer Fellows will demonstrate a passion for learning, a commitment to personal growth, a
history of service to others, and a very strong work ethic.
Applicants must obtain from their organisation a Pledge of Full Support-- allowing the Fellow to be absent from
work for the three five-day Fellow Events within the year, and a pledge to consider how to apply ideas learned by
the Fellow during his/her Fellowship.
Applicants must sign a Pledge of Commitment, promising: 1) to attend all three five day Fellow Events during the
year, without fail except emergencies; 2) to plan and teach a half-day course on what they have learned after each
Fellow Event, for other citizen leaders in their home community; and 3) to complete pre-Fellowship and post-
Fellowship survey, both for themselves and the organisations where they work.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

The deadline for submission is August 15, 2013. The completed application, photo, two letters of reference and the
two signed promise forms must be included to be considered. All responses must be in English.
We prefer that you send your Application and other required documents by email to info@deboerfellowship.com.
You can also mail or deliver your Application to 703 Kandawgyi Tower, Kyaikasan Road, Tamwe Township,
Yangon, Myanmar. We will send you an email confirmation from the DeBoer Fellowship for your records.
The 2014 DeBoer Fellowship Class will be announced on October 1, 2013.


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PERSONAL INFORMATION




Please attach a recent photo.
All responses must be in English.
Name:

Organisation:

Mailing Address:

Title:





City/State/Region:

Date of Birth:

Cell Phone:

Gender:

Email Address:

Date of
Application:

How did you learn of the
DeBoer Fellowship?

Who else do you know
who is applying?

What is the best
method to contact
you?
Email
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Other_____________
Access to Internet:
(Check One)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
None
Level of Formal
Education:
(Check One)
High school:_
Level Completed:
Some University
University Completed:
Degree:
University:
Some Graduate Level
Work
Graduate Degree:
Degree:
University:

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ORGANISATION INFORMATION
Name of Organisation:

Annual Operating Budget(In Kyats):

Years in Existence:

Number of Paid Staff:

Number of Volunteers:

What type of Organisation: (Please check one):
NGO Business Government Education
Religious Other
Mission Statement:


What is your current position? To whom do you report, and
who is their supervisor?

Whom does your organisation serve? Or what is your
organisations product?

Where is your organisations headquarters? Where do you
work?
Approximate number of people served by your organisation
per year:
REFERENCES
Please provide two letters of reference from senior colleagues at your organisation, or from personal acquaintances. These
letters must address both your leadership abilities and also your character. (Attach letters and contact information to this
application.)


ESSAYS
(Please note that these essays will not be evaluated on grammar or spelling.)
What do you hope to learn as a DeBoer Fellow, in order to become a better citizen-leader?


Describe the organisation that you run or work for and your role within it.





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Describe your growth as a citizen leader in the following areas: job progression, education, or life experiences and
accomplishments; passion for learning; commitment to personal growth; history of service to others; and work ethic.


REMINDER: The deadline for the 2014 DeBoer Fellowship is August 15, 2013.
2014 DeBoer Fellowship Class will be announced on October 1, 2013.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Received By: Date:
Reviewed By: Date:


DeBoer Fellow Promise of Commitment

If selected as a DeBoer Fellow for 2014, I, ______________(applicants name), promise faithfully to live up
to the following privileges:

1. Attend all three Fellow Events during 2014. NOTE: Fellows who do not attend all three 2014 Fellow
Events may lose their Fellowship, unless there is an unavoidable emergency.
2. Teach a half-day training course for other citizen leaders in my community or within my organisation, in
my native ethnic language, after each Fellow Event.
3. Complete specified projects in between Fellow Event.
4. Complete pre-Fellowship and post-Fellowship surveys. These surveys will include both individual and
organisational responses.
5. Participate if able in alumni and network gatherings for DeBoer Fellows. These events will be regional
and will not require significant time or travel.


____________________________________ ______________________________
Signature Title/Date

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Organisation Pledge of Full Support

I, _______________(applicants name) have applied to be a DeBoer Fellow for 2014. The organisation
where I work is _______________(name of organisation), and my immediate supervisor (if I have one)
is ___________ (name of supervisor). If I do not have a supervisor at the organisation where I work, this
Pledge of Full Support is made by a member of my Board or by an older community leader who will oversee my
experience. The signature below indicates his or her promise, on behalf of my organisation or community, to
support my Fellowship participation in the following ways.

1. I will be granted personal improvement leave from my job in 2014 for the weeks of 14-18
January, 29 April-3 May, and 16-20 September.
2. I will still have my job when I return from my DeBoer Fellowship weeks. My absence will not
have a negative impact on my job, standing, security, or advancement.
3. I will be openly allowed and encouraged to share what I have learned as a DeBoer Fellow. My
organisation will be open to and receptive to my learnings.


Supervisor __________________________________ (signature)

________________ (Print name)

______________ (Position or relationship to applicant)



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Name Title/Date