Apply Now: FP4A NextGen Initiative 2025 for Young U.S. Foreign Policy Leaders

Foreign Policy for America (FP4A) has opened purposes for its 2025 NextGen Initiative—a prestigious alternative for younger professionals dedicated to shaping the way forward for principled U.S. overseas coverage. This program identifies and helps a various community of rising leaders, providing them the instruments and neighborhood to advance efficient international engagement rooted in American values.

What is the FP4A NextGen Initiative?

The NextGen Initiative is a dynamic platform designed to attach, mentor, and elevate rising voices in overseas coverage, diplomacy, advocacy, and worldwide affairs. The program helps a nationwide cohort of younger professionals (ages 21–35), providing entry to knowledgeable data, high-impact advocacy work, and a nationwide skilled community.

Led by volunteer co-chairs and arranged via issue-specific working teams and city-based networks, the initiative cultivates a sturdy, action-oriented neighborhood. FP4A is searching for candidates who convey not solely robust experience and expertise but additionally a real dedication to collaboration and lively participation.

Key Benefits of Membership

Accepted cohort members achieve entry to 4 core pillars of programming:

• Knowledge Building: Deepen your understanding of overseas coverage via briefings, visitor audio system, and curated content material.

• Political Engagement: Contribute to advocacy efforts that promote principled American management on international points.

• Professional Development: Access tailor-made mentorship, skill-building workshops, and one-on-one profession assist.

• Social Connections: Join a robust community of friends and advisors throughout the nation via in-person and digital gatherings.

In addition, members are invited to take part in FP4A’s broader work, together with neighborhood organizing, advocacy initiatives, and nationwide occasions just like the FP4A Leadership Summit in May—the place NextGenners meet with senior overseas coverage professionals and different civic leaders.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, candidates should:

• Be a U.S. particular person (citizen or everlasting resident).

• Be between the ages of 21 and 35 as of July 1, 2025.

• Commit to actively collaborating within the NextGen neighborhood.

• Submit the net application by Monday, July 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT.

Please notice: Members are eligible to stay in this system till they flip 37.

Application Process

Interested people ought to full the NextGen Membership Application Form earlier than the deadline. Successful candidates might be notified in late July or early August 2025.

Info Session

To be taught extra about this system and application course of, attend the NextGen Info Session on:

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
6:00–7:00 PM ET
Zoom (Virtual)

Register to attend the info session here.

Membership Dues

Selected members are requested to contribute annual dues on a sliding scale from $75 to $95 to assist neighborhood programming. A dues waiver or discount is out there upon request to make sure accessibility for all accepted candidates.

Contact

For questions or extra info, contact:
Gabriella Lewis, FP4A Outreach Manager
gabriella.lewis@fp4america.org

For extra alternatives, go to opportunitiesforyouth.org.