THE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

PURPOSE
This graduate fellowship program aims to develop and/or strengthen the professional capabilities of Fellows who will return to their countries of origin to apply those skills learned through their formal education at The George Washington University. The Program is intended for students who will be future leaders in their fields in their home countries.
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AWARD
Ten Graduate Fellowships, which will cover full tuition and credit hour fees, will be awarded for 2008-09. The grantee is to provide funds from other sources for books, living, and other expenses, equivalent to a minimum of $18,130 for 12 months, and must provide certification of this support. A Fellowship is renewable each year for a cumulative maximum of three years for Master’s candidates and up to five years for doctoral candidates. A grantee must submit renewal materials for the Fellowship each year; renewal is contingent upon the grantee's grades (GPA of 3.3 or better). The Fellowship is valid for one degree only. Fellowships are for the fall and spring semesters. Awards for the summer sessions are by petition only and subject to available funding.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Students from the following countries or regions (chosen based on protocol arrangements and areas of the world underrepresented at GW) are eligible to apply:

Graduate students (master's and doctoral) in all programs in the following schools are eligible:

Fellowships are awarded to highly qualified full-time graduate degree program students who have gained admission to the University. Students need to apply for admission separately to the Admissions Office of the respective school. No Fellowship applicants will be considered who have not completed the application for the admissions process, including payment of their application fee. Fellows may have a J-1 or an F-1 visa. As part of the admissions process, applicants must have passed the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 on the paper-based exam, 250 on the computer-based exam or 100 on the internet based exam, or an IELTS overall band score of 7.0 (with no individual band below 6.0).

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The following materials must be submitted for the application to be considered:


A completed application form (If you have Adobe Acrobat Reader, this form should be printable. If not, you may send a request that one be sent to you to gradfell@gwu.edu). You must submit this application with the form supplied and it must be completed in English.

For incoming students only, a photocopy of your completed application for admission to a graduate program at The George Washington University must accompany your Global Leadership Program application. Students who do not provide proof of having applied for admission to a GW degree program will not be considered for this fellowship. (Please note that the original application for admission must be sent to the GW program/school to which you are applying.)

An essay which includes your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree, your short- and long-term professional objectives, and, specifically, how obtaining a graduate degree at The George Washington University will be of benefit to your country. Include details on any relevant professional experience, research interests (if Ph.D. candidate), and future plans upon receiving your George Washington University graduate degree. This essay should be typed or printed in English and between 500 and 1,000 words. Additional paper may be attached. You need to submit your essay on the form supplied. The essay must be completed in English. Be sure to print or type and fill in every applicable blank.

Send completed application form, essay, photocopy of application for admission (incoming students only), and resumé to:


Director, Global Leaders Fellowship Program
2121 Eye Street, NW, Rice Hall 602
The George Washington University
Washington, DC   20052
USA

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DEADLINE
Applications and supporting credentials for fellowships must be received by the Office of Fellowships by 5 February 2008. All applications received in the Office of Fellowships will be sent to applicants' respective schools. Schools and departments will then review the applications in addition to their graduate applications and forward to the Office of Fellowships a list of preferred candidates. Incoming students as well as current students will be considered for Fellowship awards, although preference will be given to incoming students. Awards will not be announced until early May 2008.
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For hardcopy application forms, write or fax to the address or number below.

The George Washington University
Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships
The Global Leadership Program
2121 Eye Street, NW, Rice Hall 602
Washington, DC   20052

Phone:   (202) 994-6822
Fax:   (202) 994-8845

E-mail:   gradfell@gwu.edu
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