IIPP Fellows Program 2010/11-US Citizens/Legal Residents-USA
Posted by sakshi on November 4, 2009
The Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship Program offer the IIPP Fellows Program to US Citizens and Legal Residents for the 2010/11 session in USA
IIPP enhances US national security and global competitiveness by promoting excellence, international service, and awareness among a broader, more representative cross-section of the American citizenry. We prepare a cadre of well-trained, language proficient minority young people to compete in the global marketplace. IIPP helps ensure that those entrusted with the affairs of the United States reflect the diversity that defines us as Americans and confronts us as citizens of our global village.
Eligibility:
Eligibility requirements from undergraduate sophomores include the following:
- Are enrolled full-time at an accredited four–year baccalaureate-granting institution
- Are U.S. Citizens or legal residents (documentary support required)
- Have a minimum 3.2 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)
- Possess excellent critical analysis and leadership skills
- Have a strong demonstrated interest in international affairs, public policy and language training
- Are an underrepresented minority (African American, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander)
- Plan to seek admission to a two-year master’s degree program in international affairs.
How to Apply:
- Online Requirements:
- UNCFSP Personal Profile (includes a brief statement of your career goals).
- Personal Statement (Essay # 1) – 500-word (maximum) personal statement that tells us about yourself and why you should be selected as an IIPP Fellow.
- Issue Analysis (Essay # 2) – 750-word (maximum) essay that explains why a current international issue is important to you and what you would do to address it if in a position to do so.
- Two online recommendations.
- Mail-in Requirements:
- University/College Transcripts.
- Financial Aid Award Letter
- Study Abroad
Application Mailing Address:
Institute for International Public Policy Fellowship Program (IIPP)
United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corp. (UNCFSP)
2750 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 600
Fairfax, VA 2203
Application Deadline:
March 15, 2010.
Source:
http://www.uncfsp.org/spknowledge/default.aspx?page=program.view&areaid=2&contentid=174&typeid=iipp
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