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--></style></head><body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'>Dear Chapter Leaders,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'>In three (3) days the application period for ISOC’s Fellowship to WTDC-17 will close. Four (4) Fellowships are available to ISOC Members. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'>We strive to ensure regional and gender balance in awarding the Fellowships and encourage applications from candidates in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Central and South America. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'>To apply, please submit a letter of interest that includes the criteria that’s outlined on the Fellowship site: <a href="https://www.internetsociety.org/un/nomination-fellowship-wtdc-17">https://www.internetsociety.org/un/nomination-fellowship-wtdc-17</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'>In short, the letter of interest should outline how your experience can support our efforts at WTDC-17. This can include active Chapter events on topics/issues relevant to ICT Development, and/or articles or previous participation at either national or regional or International ICT development conferences/events, etc. Also, review the requirements for participation in an ISOC delegation and acknowledge/address them in the letter of interest as well. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'>Please email applications to <a href="mailto:WTDC17Fellows@isoc.org">WTDC17Fellows@isoc.org</a> . Deadline is </span><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Friday, 30 June</span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> 2017.</span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'>  </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'>Best,</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"MS Mincho"'>
</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'>Elizabeth</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'>Elizabeth Oluoch</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'>Policy Advisor</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'>Internet Society</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light"'>Direct: +1 703 439 2138</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>