U.S. Hispanic Leaders Program

October 16-23, 2022

2022 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS CLOSED

The U.S. Hispanic population is growing in economic, political and social strength. This population group over 60 million strong is a young, diverse, enterprising community that is seeking a space of its own in the public sphere.

The U.S. Hispanic Leaders Program offers young Hispanic leaders in their respective fields, opportunities for learning and development through contact with the social, cultural, economic and political realities of Spain, a fundamental partner of the U.S. in its relations with Europe and Latin America.

Why Spain?

Spain is a European country with strong ties to all the Americas. Enhancing U.S. Hispanics’ understanding of present-day Spain and increasing their contacts and exchanges with our country can be of special interest to U.S. Hispanics.

The fact of shared language, culture and history is a unique feature that facilitates this encounter, which is further enriched by a series of common affinities, values and interests from which Spain and the U.S. Hispanic community can mutually benefit.

The Program

The U.S. Hispanic Leaders program began in 1998 as an initiative of the Government of Spain with the goal of revealing the reality of Spain to young American Hispanics and creating a network of contacts among leading Hispanic professionals in the political, cultural, business and academic spheres and their Spanish counterparts, through an agenda in Spain dealing with the group’s specific interests. Since then, the program led to the identification of collaboration opportunities between our two countries, contributing to the empowerment of the U.S. Hispanic community and ultimately strengthening bilateral relations.

Participation

Selection Process

The U.S. Hispanic Leaders Program annually selects a group of Hispanic participants between 30 and 45 years of age, who are prominent professionals especially motivated to promote the interests of the U.S. Hispanic community, broaden their own knowledge of Spain’s contemporary realities and/or strengthen ties with the international Hispanic community.

Candidates are chosen through an open selection process based on compliance with the requirements set forth in the call for candidates. Only completed applications with the required documentation attached that are received through this webpage by the established deadline will be considered. Finalist candidates may be asked to sit for a videoconference interview during the candidate evaluation process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?

Professionals of Hispanic origin from 30 to 45 years of age with a distinguished career in their area of employment (politics, cultural, business, academic). Not open to Spanish nationals.

Is speaking Spanish necessary?

Being a Spanish-speaker is not an indispensable requirement for participation in the program, but Spanish-language skills will be given positive consideration in the selection process.

Can I participate in the program if I am not a U.S. citizen?

Yes, the program is open to both U.S. citizens and U.S. residents holding a legal residence permit. The only legal permit that is not valid for participation in this program is a student visa.

What does the program cover?

The program covers roundtrip economy airfare to Madrid from the candidate’s city of preference in the United States, 6 nights lodging, breakfast included, in a 4* hotel, all travel and living expenses as per the agenda, plus accident and travel insurance.

What does the program not cover?

The program does not cover tickets in a class other than economy, travel to and from airports in the U.S. or Madrid, any meal not specified on the agenda or any extra or additional expense during the participant’s stay.

Do I have to take out travel insurance?

All tickets issued have associated travel insurance. If broader coverage is desired, private travel insurance must be acquired. The program does not cover any broadening of insurance.

What are the dates and length of the program?

The program lasts one week. In 2022, the program will be held October 16-23, in Madrid and Malaga.

What are the COVID-19 measures?

In all cases, the organizing institutions will apply all health regulations in force at the time of the visit to Spain.

What will happen in the event of unfavorable COVID pandemic circumstances?

In the event of any unfavorable development of the COVID 19 pandemic, the organizing institutions reserve the right to postpone or cancel the program under no liability for damages or any right on the part of participants to any compensation.

Are COVID-19 tests covered?

The program does not cover Covid-19 tests performed prior to or during the visit to Spain.

Is there any reason I cannot apply?

You cannot apply if you have participated in this program before, in the Fundación Consejo España – EE.UU.’s ‘U.S., Leaders’ program, or in any similar program in Spain.

How do I submit my application?

You can submit your application through the registration block found on this website or by accessing it directly here.