[CivilSoc] FELLOWSHIP- Mid-Career Professionals, C.V. Starr Foundation

[Center for Civil Society International]

From: Kathleen Keough <kkeough@gwu.edu>
FELLOWSHIP- Mid-Career Professionals, C.V. Starr Foundation
Dear Colleagues,
I am writing to inform you about an exciting fellowship opportunity
at The George Washington University's Elliott School of International
Affairs.  The C.V. Starr Foundation will award three fellowships to
mid-career professionals from developing countries in Eastern Europe,
Russia, the former Soviet Republics, Africa, Latin America and South
Asia.  The fellowships cover all tuition, fees and living expenses,
equivalent to approximately $35,000.
Fellows will pursue the Master of International Policy and Practice
(M.I.P.P.) program during the 2002-2003 academic year.  The M.I.P.P.
is an intensive, one-year degree program for mid-career professionals
with a flexible curriculum.  It prepares international affairs
professionals to understand complex global trends, analyze and
forecast international events, and think and plan strategically in a
global environment.  Candidates can concentrate on a wide range of
related subjects including international business, economics,
politics, development, security policy, or science and technology
policy.  M.I.P.P. candidates may also choose to study the dynamics of
a particular region, such as Latin America or Asia, or the
international aspects of U.S. policy.  The competition for both the
fellowships and admission to the M.I.P.P. program is extremely
competitive.
The complete fellowship announcement is included below for your
review. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may
have.  Thank you.
Kathleen Keough
Project Coordinator
C.V. Starr Fellows Program for Mid-Career Professionals
The George Washington University's Elliott School of International
Affairs will be awarding three fellowships to mid-career
professionals from Eastern Europe, Russia, the former Soviet
Republics, South Asia, Latin America and Africa to pursue the Master
of International Policy and Practice program during the 2002-2003
academic year.  The fellowships, made possible by a generous grant
from the Starr Foundation, will cover tuition, fees, and a living
stipend (for a total value of approximately $35,000).  The
fellowships are ideal for professionals taking a sabbatical from
their organization, though they are not limited to that use.
Criteria for Admission
The fellow will have one year to complete the Master of International
Policy and Practice (M.I.P.P.) program at The George Washington
University's Elliott School of International Affairs.  Candidates
must have a B.A. plus either eight years of professional work
experience or an advanced degree to be eligible for the fellowship.
GREs are strongly recommended but not required.  A TOEFL score of 600
(250 on the computer test) is usually required for admission.
The M.I.P.P.
The M.I.P.P. is a 27 credit hour degree program for mid-career
professionals.  It prepares international affairs professionals to
understand complex global trends, and analyze and forecast
international events.  M.I.P.P. candidates take three core courses:
one in international politics, one in international economics, and
one exclusive seminar that engages participants in discussions with
prominent guest speakers from international business, the policy
community, the international media, and the nonprofit sector.
Remaining coursework is tailored to participants' individual needs.
M.I.P.P. candidates can concentrate on a wide range of related
subjects including international business, economics, politics,
development, security policy, or science and technology policy.
M.I.P.P. candidates may also choose to study the dynamics of a
particular region, such as Latin America or Asia, or the
international aspects of U.S. policy.
Application
Applications for the Starr Fellows program are due by January 15,
2002.  For details, contact
Office of Graduate Admissions
The George Washington University
Elliott School of International Affairs
2013 G Street, NW, Rm. 102
Washington, DC  20052
(202) 994-7050 Telephone, (202) 994-9537 Fax
E-mail: mipp@gwu.edu
Additional information is available on our web site at
http://www.gwu.edu/~elliott