I am applying for the UNESCO Fulbright Fellowship Program to work in the Office of Strategic Planning (BSP) within the Division of Program, Planning, Monitoring and Reporting. As a Fulbright Scholar, I currently work as an English teaching assistant at Gwangyang High School in South Korea. I recently graduated from Williams College, in Williamstown, MA, where I majored in Economics with a concentration in African Studies. I am qualified for the UNESCO Fulbright Scholarship because I have a diligent work ethic, experience in research and economic analysis, and I adapt easily to new environments. Additionally, having grown up and worked in seven different countries, four of which are in Africa, I have significant international experience that includes experience working successfully alongside people from many different cultures and a deep desire to participate in policy direction. of development. nations. I am committed to the mission of UNESCO. My particular experience and interests focus on promoting the overarching goals of sustainable development, education for all and intercultural dialogue. I also understand the importance of monitoring and administering policy decisions to measure their progress toward defined goals. Through my previous work at the Economic Policy Research Institute (EPRI), a non-governmental organization that promotes economic growth and social equity in developing countries, I gained valuable experience in this field by laying the foundations for the future followed by a new policy aimed at promoting development. With EPRI, I developed a baseline report on a new social development program called Partners in Protection that will be implemented in Mozambique. I have been involved every step of this pr...... middle of paper ......to work in the public sector where I can influence policy on education and economic development. I am interested in pursuing this career path because of my desire to delve deeper into the challenges facing developing countries and participate in the search for solutions. I will continue my advocacy for improving the quality of education, cultural understanding and sustainable development. By working for BSP, I would like to gain experience in planning, implementing and monitoring development policy. I'm also interested in learning more about the link between planning and budgeting and how best to maximize policy effectiveness given this constraint. The knowledge and experience gained from this position will be invaluable to my ultimate career goals. Thank you for considering my application. I am grateful for the opportunity to apply and look forward to hearing from you.