BOLD Institute on Civic Engagement at UNO

BOLD Institute on Civic Engagement at UNO Youth leadership - advocacy - civic engagement - civic participation - democracy - mutual exchange

By the Executive Order of the President of the United States, the U.S. federal government has suspended almost all foreign assistance grants worldwide, pending a global review. As a result, the BOLD Program is suspended until further notice, and we are not taking or reviewing applications at this time. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.

‼️24 HOURS LEFT!Are you a civic youth leader from Bosnia & Herzegovina ready to take your passion for civic engagement t...
03/31/2026

‼️24 HOURS LEFT!

Are you a civic youth leader from Bosnia & Herzegovina ready to take your passion for civic engagement to the next level? The BOLD Civic Engagement Fellowship is your chance to gain hands-on experience, expand your global perspective, and grow as a civic leader making positive change in your community.

Through this transformative program, you’ll learn about civic engagement in the U.S. from experts in the field while also engaging with community leaders in Omaha and beyond.

✨ Hands-on civic engagement experience
✨ Travel + cultural immersion
✨ Grow your leadership and global perspective

Applications close in just 24 hours — don’t wait!

Apply now: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/political-science/community-engagement/bold1/bosnia-and-herzegovina-bold-civic-engagement-fellowship-program.php



University of Nebraska at Omaha
United States Embassy to Bosnia and Herzegovina
BOLD - Balkanski omladinski lideri - BiH

⏰ One Week Left! ⏰Applications for the BOLD Civic Engagement Fellowship are due April 1 — don’t miss your chance to make...
03/25/2026

⏰ One Week Left! ⏰

Applications for the BOLD Civic Engagement Fellowship are due April 1 — don’t miss your chance to make an impact!

If you’re passionate about strengthening communities, building leadership skills, and creating meaningful change, this is your moment. The BOLD Civic Engagement Fellowship empowers civic leaders from Bosnia & Herzegovina to develop their professional skills, networks, and expand impact in their communities.

Apply today by visiting our website and take the first step toward making a difference. https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/political-science/community-engagement/bold1/bosnia-and-herzegovina-bold-civic-engagement-fellowship-program.php



University of Nebraska at Omaha
United States Embassy to Bosnia and Herzegovina
BOLD - Balkanski omladinski lideri - BiH

🚨 Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2026!Ready to make a difference on campus and in your community?Join us for an inf...
01/16/2026

🚨 Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2026!
Ready to make a difference on campus and in your community?

Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the BOLD Civic Engagement Fellowship — a unique opportunity for Bosnian youth leaders to build leadership skills, connect with local changemakers, and turn passion into impact.

📅 Webinar Date: Jan. 20, 2026
🕒 Time: 10AM-11AM CST
📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)
🔗 Register now: https://unomaha.zoom.us/meeting/register/GcKF9osHThSsIJSZi-BNKA #/registration

Whether you’re just getting started or already active in civic work, this fellowship can help you take the next step.

United States Embassy to Bosnia and Herzegovina
BOLD - Balkanski omladinski lideri - BiH

📢 Applications are OPEN for the Fall 2026 BOLD (Balkanski omladinski lideri - Balkan Youth Leaders) Civic Engagement Fel...
12/15/2025

📢 Applications are OPEN for the Fall 2026 BOLD (Balkanski omladinski lideri - Balkan Youth Leaders) Civic Engagement Fellowship! 🇧🇦🇺🇸

Are you 18–25, living in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and ready to grow as a civic leader?

Apply now for a fully funded U.S. exchange program that includes:
🖥️ Virtual pre-departure sessions
🇺🇸 4-week academic residency at UNO
🗽 Study tour in NYC & Washington, D.C.

This program, sponsored by the United States Embassy to Bosnia and Herzegovina and hosted by the University of Nebraska at Omaha, is a transformative professional experience where you will develop leadership skills, network with leaders, and develop a project to create social change in your community!

Apply by April 1, 2026 👉 https://tinyurl.com/nhdt9mv9
Visit our website for more info! https://tinyurl.com/2cna85sf

BOLD - Balkanski omladinski lideri - BiH

🚨 Mark your calendars! Applications for the Fall 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina BOLD (Balkanski omladinski lideri - Balkan ...
12/12/2025

🚨 Mark your calendars!

Applications for the Fall 2026 Bosnia and Herzegovina BOLD (Balkanski omladinski lideri - Balkan Youth Leaders) Civic Engagement Fellowship Program open Monday, December 15! 🇧🇦🇺🇸

Are you youth civic leader from BiH passionate about your community, and ready to grow as a leader? This could be your moment.

Stay tuned for full details—and get ready to go BOLD.

University of Nebraska at Omaha
United States Embassy to Bosnia and Herzegovina
BOLD - Balkanski omladinski lideri - BiH

Are you a young changemaker from the Western Balkans? Ready to level up your leadership, connect with passionate peers, ...
10/13/2025

Are you a young changemaker from the Western Balkans? Ready to level up your leadership, connect with passionate peers, and launch a project that impacts your community?

📣 Applications are now open for BOLD25: Balkan Regional Youth Leadership Workshop
🗓️ Deadline: October 25, 2025

💡 What to expect:
✔️ 5-day in-person training in November 2025
✔️ Year-long peer-led support through October 2026
✔️ Leadership + project management skills
✔️ Networking with future leaders across the region

🔍 Want to learn more? Join our info session!
📅 Date: October 14, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM (UTC +1)
🔗 Zoom: https://bard.zoom.us/j/86503471405?pwd=7j0TVtaMhB4RNfHh2MzeaDYxv40pBL.1
🔑 Meeting ID: 86503471405 | Passcode: 772727

🎙️ Hosted by Erin Cannan, VP for Civic Engagement at Bard College
👥 Open to all young people passionate about civic engagement, personal growth, and making a difference.
📢 Tag someone who should apply. Share with your network and help amplify this opportunity!

BOLD Fellows wrapped up their five-week U.S. experience with an unforgettable study tour in New York City and Washington...
10/13/2025

BOLD Fellows wrapped up their five-week U.S. experience with an unforgettable study tour in New York City and Washington, D.C.—exploring the cultural, historical, and political heart of the United States.

This capstone experience brought Fellows face-to-face with global diplomacy, civic leadership, and the everyday pulse of two of America’s most influential cities. It’s a powerful finale to a program built on leadership, service, and international collaboration.

In NYC, Fellows:
• Walked the streets of Manhattan with Dr. Lana Obradovic and Julie Jimenez
• Took in skyline views from the Empire State Building
• Navigated the subway like true New Yorkers
• Experienced the energy of Times Square and beyond

In D.C., they:
• Toured the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court
• Visited the Library of Congress
• Reflected during a moving “D.C. After Dark” monuments tour
• Shared final presentations and a farewell meal with U.S. State Department representatives

The study tour reflects UNO’s mission to transform lives through inclusive learning and global engagement. By linking classroom concepts with real-world exposure, BOLD deepens Fellows’ commitment to leadership in their communities back home .

While fellows have returned home, the journey isn’t over. Fellows are inspired, equipped, and ready to put their action plans in motion. The ripple effect starts now.



United States Embassy to Bosnia and Herzegovina
BOLD - Balkanski omladinski lideri - BiH

University of Nebraska at Omaha
UNO International Students

✅ Week 4: Omaha Chapter CompleteOur BOLD Fellows made the most of their final week at UNO by presenting action plans, en...
09/17/2025

✅ Week 4: Omaha Chapter Complete

Our BOLD Fellows made the most of their final week at UNO by presenting action plans, engaging with city leadership, and celebrating accomplishments in meaningful ways.

📖 In the classroom, Fellows:
• Presented their Action Plan Presentations
• Visited a UNO class
• Tested their team-building skills and self-care techniques
• Learned about opportunities to come back to the US

🌆 In the community, they:
• Met with the Douglas County Commissioners, the Mayor’s Office, and Omaha City Council
• Explored the Nebraska Deterrence Lab
• Enjoyed a fall adventure at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch
• Cheered on the Omaha Lancers at a local hockey game
• A farewell lunch with final reflections and goodbyes to the Omaha team

💡 Why it matters: Week 4 tied together everything Fellows have learned—bridging theory and practice, leadership and service, reflection and action.

⚡ What’s next: The Study Tour! Fellows are ready to take their BOLD experience beyond Omaha and into new communities. Stay tuned!



✨ Week Three: BOLD in Action keeps moving forward!Our BOLD Fellows explored new perspectives in leadership, service, and...
09/09/2025

✨ Week Three: BOLD in Action keeps moving forward!

Our BOLD Fellows explored new perspectives in leadership, service, and community this week.

📖 In the classroom, they gained practical skills through:
• Nonprofit Fundraising, Nonprofit Leadership, and Grants Management
• Social Entrepreneurship and Community Organizing
• Communication for social change

🌆 In the community, they connected with leaders and culture through:
• South Omaha walking tour and visit to Heartland Workers Center
• Conversations with Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Stephanie Stacy, State Auditor Mike Foley, and NU System leadership
• Lunch with the Omaha Kiwanis Club featuring a discussion on the Omaha Streetcar

🐾 Beyond academics, Fellows enjoyed:
• Potluck dinners
• A day at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
• Time to explore places around Omaha

💡 Why it matters: Every stop—whether in the classroom, community, or State Capitol—deepens Fellows’ understanding of civic leadership and their role as Mavericks committed to impact.

⚡ What’s next: More growth, more service, and more BOLD moments. Stay tuned for Week Four!



United States Embassy to Bosnia and Herzegovina

BOLD - Balkanski omladinski lideri - BiH

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Week Two: BOLD in Action in the books! 📚 This week, BOLD Fellows dug deeper into leadership, culture, and community impa...
09/03/2025

Week Two: BOLD in Action in the books! 📚

This week, BOLD Fellows dug deeper into leadership, culture, and community impact.

📚 In the classroom, they explored:
• U.S. government and American history
• Native American history and leadership
• Student empowerment with UNO Student Government

🌆 Across Omaha, they engaged in:
• Tours of North Omaha including the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation
• Cultural exchange at Tri-Faith Campus
• Service with No More Empty Pots
• Art and reflection at the Samuel Bak Museum

⚽ And beyond academics, Durango Days brought campus to life:
• Sports, music, and free food with fellow Mavericks
• UNO Volleyball, Soccer, and Glo Fest

💡 Why it matters: BOLD is more than a program—it’s a journey in civic learning, leadership, and cultural understanding that prepares Mavericks to lead with purpose.

⚡ What’s next: Week 3 brings even more opportunities to connect, experience, and grow. Stay tuned! Our BOLD Fellows are just getting started!

Week One: BOLD BeginningsThe first week of the UNO BOLD program set the tone for an unforgettable program of leadership ...
08/25/2025

Week One: BOLD Beginnings

The first week of the UNO BOLD program set the tone for an unforgettable program of leadership development and civic learning.

🏫 BOLD Fellows kicked off with sessions on:
• Civic engagement + U.S. context
• Community norms + conflict management
• Action Plans that make real impact

🚐 Beyond the classroom, they explored UNO and Omaha:
• UNO campuses and student life
• Gallup Inc. to learn the past and present impact of the Gallup CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Cultural and historical sites of downtown Omaha

💡 Why it matters: UNO BOLD isn’t just about learning—it’s about preparing future leaders to strengthen communities and shape change.

⚡ What’s next: Week 2 promises even more growth, collaboration, and adventure. Stay tuned—our BOLD Mavericks are just getting started.

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