The Transformational Leadership Program (TLP) is designed to provide educational opportunities for Kosovo’s most promising students through university scholarships, partnerships, and student and faculty exchanges with universities in the United States.  The TLP program aims to develop a cadre of leaders who will drive significant economic, political, and social development upon their return to Kosovo.  

The Citizens Corps component of the Transformational Leadership Program promotes civic participation and a volunteer culture through the placement of the TLP Masters graduates in volunteer positions with relevant organizations. TLP graduates who completed a Master’s-level program are required to volunteer for a minimum of 400 hours, completed within two years of the graduate’s return to Kosovo.  The volunteer work can be with public or private organizations, teaching at local educational institutions, or other forms of service with Kosovo organizations that contribute to the development of Kosovo society.  For those TLP graduates that return and work in the Kosovo public sector, the volunteer requirement is optional.

To support USAID’s goal of developing a cadre of connected transformational leaders, Citizens Corps will also organize a TLP alumni association.  An active alumni association will benefit TLP alumni in numerous ways, including networking opportunities, sharing information on continuing educational opportunities, encouraging future volunteerism activities, and fostering a continuing bond between Kosovo and the United States.

Results to date:

129 TLP scholars completed Master’s programs of which 66 have already enrolled with Kosovo institutions to volunteer their skills and knowledge and 7 are working in the public sector.

Project Duration:     May 2016 – May 2020

Contact:                       Merita Teliqi  

Geographic Target: Kosovo

Partner:                        Leadership for Growth Council