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Full Tuition MSFS Scholarship For Sub-Saharan African Student
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By: mr nad Date: August 12, 2013, 8:25 pm
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MSFS Scholarship for African Students
Course(s) Offered: International affairs
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: Georgetown University
Country to Study in: USA
Scholarship Description
MSFS Launches New Scholarship for Students from Africa –
Starting in fall 2014, the Master of Science in Foreign Service
(MSFS) at Georgetown University is offering a full- tuition
scholarship for a talented graduate student from sub-Saharan
Africa.
MSFS is a two-year, full-time graduate degree program in
international affairs. Students will take courses in
international relations, international trade, international
finance, statistics and analytical tools and history. In
addition, students choose an area of concentration such as
International Relations and Security, International Development
or International Business.
Eligibility
Applicants must have:
A completed undergraduate degree from an accredited university
with a strong academic record.
A TOEFL score of at least 100, or an IELTS score of at least
7.0.
Applicants must have completed a course in microeconomics and a
course in macroeconomics, or must beable to complete both
courses*before* the beginning of theMSFS program in fall 2014.
Applicants should have professional experience, ideally in a
field related to their future professional goals.
Students have an average of four years of work experience before
joining MSFS.
Eligible groups
Citizens of sub-saharan African countries ONLY. Special
consideration will be given to applicants from: Côte d’Ivoire,
Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa.
Participating Institutions
School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, USA
Fields of study
Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS).
Graduates of MSFS find that the curriculum and faculty prepare
them not for a specific job—but rather, for evolving careers
that often span all three international sectors: public, private
and non-profit.
For more information on the academic program, visit
msfs.georgetown.edu.
Sponsorship duration
Throughout duration of the course
Scholarship benefits
This is a Full tuition scholarship award
Method of Application
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must submit all
required application documents (online application, personal
statement, official transcripts and test scores, letters of
recommendation). Only students who have applied to the program
will be considered for the scholarship.
For information on how to apply, visit
msfs.georgetown.edu/admissio ns.
DEADLINES:
The application deadline for fall 2014 is January 15, 2014.
PLEASE NOTE:
Non-U.S. students have equalaccess to admission and
MSFSscholarship: there are no quotas for specific countries and
all nationalities are considered for scholarship. In the “How to
apply” section you will find guidance on standardized testing
for non-native speakers of English, and the “Financial Aidand
Expenses” section has links to information specificallyfor
international students.
The MSFS Program welcomes responses and questions about its
website, its requirements, its admissions policies, or any other
aspectsof the Program. You may contact MSFS thus:
Master of Science in Foreign Service Program
Box 571028
Georgetown University
Washington D.C. 20057
Phone: (202) 687.5763
Fax: (202) 687.5116
Email:msfsinfo@georgetown. ...
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