Starr Fellows Program for Mid-Career Professionals

The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs will be awarding fellowships to allow a small number of 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 1999-2000 academic year. The fellowships, made possible by a generous grant from the Starr Foundation, will range from half- to full-tuition awards. Recipients must be able to cover their own living and travel expenses.

Criteria for Admission

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 recommended but not required. A TOEFL score of 600 is usually required for admission. The competition for both the fellowships and admission to the M.I.P.P. program is extremely competitive.

The M.I.P.P.

The M.I.P.P. is an intensive, one-year degree program for mid-career professionals. It prepares international affairs professionals to understand complex global trends, make informed decisions about their organizations' future, analyze and forecast international events, and think and plan strategically in a global environment. 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.

The Elliott School of International Affairs

The Elliott School is The George Washington University's Professional school of international affairs. Located in the heart of the nation's capital, the School trains exceptional men and women in the theory and practice of international affairs. It is home to a widely respected faculty and three research centers, which provide in-depth analysis of an extensive range of international economic, scientific, and political issues.

Application

Applications for the Starr Fellows program are due by May 15, 1999. For details, contact:

Kristin Lord, Assistant Dean for Professional Education
The George Washington University
Elliott School of International Affairs
2013 G Street, NW
Washington DC 20052
Telephone: +1 (202) 994-0562
Fax: +1 (202) 994-0335
E-mail: [email protected]

Additional information is available on our web site at
http://www.gwu.edu/~elliott.

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