| Ashlen Anderson -- JD/MPH |
| Matthew Dennis -- MPP |
| Elizabeth Kelsey -- MPS Political Management |
| Jesse Uman -- MA Internation Affairs |
PURPOSE
The Bryce Harlow Foundation
Fellowships are targeted for graduate students (J.D. students
are also eligible) who are studying part-time while working full-time. Students
must express a firm desire to enter the advocacy profession in public affairs, government relations, or lobbying. Generally Bryce Harlow Foundation Fellowship
recipients are studying public policy, political management, legislative affairs, business, or law.
Applicants must clearly indicate the courses and specific focus of their
studies that will lead to a career in advocacy.
AWARD
The awards of $6,000 will help defray tuition and will be paid directly to the
University.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR GW
APPLICANTS
Students must apply, and be accepted for admission to a graduate
degree program at GW. Current graduate students are eligible.
Applicants must plan to enroll in part-time graduate studies for
credit at the University for the fall, spring, or summer semesters of the
2008-09 academic year.
Applicants must demonstrate a substantive interest in, and
potential for, an advocacy career in public affairs, government relations or lobbying.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
SELECTION CRITERIA
A Bryce Harlow Foundation Committee will select recipients from applicants
recommended by participating universities. Criteria are:
- Part-time student working full-time
- Demonstrated academic achievement and potential
- Long range goals in professional advocacy through public affairs, government relations, or lobbying, and how past experiences have influenced this career choice
- Professional achievement and leadership potential
- Demonstration of a need for financial assistance to undertake graduate studies
Applicants are responsible for submitting the following:
- Completed application forms (forms may be picked up in the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships, Rice Hall 602 or downloaded from the Foundation site.)
- Official academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant (Instructions for recommenders may also be picked up in Rice Hall 602 or downloaded.)
DEADLINE
All Materials are due to the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and
Fellowships by 18 April 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFROMATION
Please contact:
The George Washington University
Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships
Geri Rypkema, Director
2121 Eye Street, NW, Rice Hall 602
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: (202) 994-6822
Fax: (202) 994-8845
NOTIFICATION
2008-2009 applicants whose files are completed by the deadline will be notified of the
Foundation's decision on or before 27 July 2008.
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