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The BOLD (Balkanski Omladinski Lideri, Balkan Young Leaders) Academic Fellowship Program on Economic Development, funded by the United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Office of Public Diplomacy Section, is designed to support BiH Student Leaders in their pursuit of academic excellence and leadership in economic development. The program calls for proposal submissions from U.S. public and private non-profit organizations and accredited post-secondary educational institutions, including community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and public and private universities. These institutions must meet the provisions described in the Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). The goal is to design and implement a fellowship program that enhances the academic and leadership skills of Balkan young leaders, with a focus on economic development, pending the availability of Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia funds.