Wolcott Foundation Fellowship Program

Wolcott Fellows, 2008-2009

AWARDS
Wolcott Foundation Fellowships are awarded to U.S. citizens who are attending or applying to the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, School of Business, or Elliott School of International Affairs. While the Foundation seeks to support full-time students; students working full time for government or engaging in related activities may enroll for six semester hours in the Fall and Spring semesters.

These awards are designed to encourage young scholars with outstanding academic, civic, and social credentials to pursue public service careers. All awards are sponsored by the High Twelve International, an association of Master Masons.

The maximum Wolcott Fellowship covers tuition and fees for 40 credit hours. The award is to be considered a grant (not to be repaid) if upon graduation the recipient is employed for four years in government service (federal, state, or local level), in international affairs or in selected international business in the private sector.

Fellowship recipients may also request a relocation loan up to $1,800. Relocation loans are awarded on the basis of need and must be repaid upon graduation.

FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Wolcott Fellowships are highly competitive and are determined by the trustees of the Wolcott Foundation. In addition to outstanding academic credentials, applicants must be able to demonstrate the commitment to the Masonic ideals of high ethical and moral standards. Most awards are made to entering first year graduate students in specified programs in the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, School of Business, or Elliott School of International Affairs; however, second year students with at least 18 credit hours to complete after the Spring semester are encouraged to apply. Fellowship awards are contingent upon admission to the University. Awards are announced in March.

Eligible degree programs are:

• Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration
• Master of Public Administration
• Master of Public Policy

• School of Business
• Master of Business Administration
• International Business
• Strategic Management and Public Policy

• Elliott School of International Affairs
• Master of Arts
• East Asian Studies
• European and Eurasian Studies
• International Affairs
• International Development Studies
• International Trade and Investment Policy
• Latin American Studies
• Russian and East European Studies
• Science, Technology, and Public Policy
• Security Policy Studies

HOW TO APPLY
Incoming graduate students must have completed admissions application to the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, School of Business, or the Elliott School of International Affairs no later than 1 February 2009. All students applying for a Wolcott Fellowship, must complete an online application on the Wolcott Foundation website. Applicants for this fellowship must then download and attach all letters of recommendation (not to exceed three), all college and postgraduate transcripts, all GRE/GMAT scores and a recent photo (males should wear coat and tie). Applications and all attachments must be receievd not later than 13 February 2009 for the following fall semester.

FOR MORE INFORMATION...
Applicants to the School of Business should contact Margaret Vann, Director, Office of Special Events, by phone at (202) 994-8252 or by email at mlv@gwu.edu.

Applicants to the Elliott School of International Affairs should contact Jeff Miles, Director, ESIA Office of Admissions, by phone at (202) 994-7050 or by email at jmiles@gwu.edu.

Applicants to the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration should contact Dr. Kathryn Newcomer, Director, Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration by phone at (202) 994-3959 or by email at newcomer@gwu.edu

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