Global Leaders Fellowships at George Washington University for International Students

In which host country will the awardees be studying?

USA

What are the eligible fields of study?

Graduate students (master’s and doctoral) from Foggy Bottom on campus programs in the following schools are eligible:

• College of Professional Studies
• Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
• Elliott School of International Affairs
• Graduate School of Education and Human Development
• School of Business (Executive Education program is not eligible)
• School of Engineering and Applied Science

What is the category of this opportunity?

Master’s, Doctoral

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

• The Fellowship is valid for one degree only.
• Fellowships apply to the fall and spring semesters.
• Awards for the summer sessions are by petition only and subject to available funding.
• This fellowship is for students who have not studied or worked in the U.S. or other countries aside from their home country.
• Fellowships are awarded to highly qualified incoming GW full-time graduate degree program seeking students who have gained admission to the University and whose program is on the main Foggy Bottom Campus.
• Students holding or intending to apply for an F-1 visa (J-1 visa is eligible for Fulbright applicants only. Note that other visa types are not eligible.) and who are from the following countries or regions above (chosen based on protocol arrangements and areas of the world underrepresented at GW) are eligible to apply.

How many scholarship awards are available?

Three (3) scholarships

What are the benefits of the award?

The Fellowships will cover up to 18 credit hours will be awarded for 2019-20. The grantee is to provide funds from other sources for books, living, and other expenses, and must provide certification of this support.

What is the duration of the program?

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 3.0 or better).

How to Apply for the George Washington University Global Leaders Fellowship

Please note that permanent residents, resident aliens and U.S. Citizens are not eligible for this fellowship. Applicants must have an F-1 (J-1 visa for Fulbright applicants only), no exceptions.

• Students need to apply for admission separately through the online process. No Fellowship applicants will be considered who have not completed the admissions application, including payment of their application fee.
• 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 or 100 on the internet based exam, or an IELTS overall band score of 7.5 (with no individual band below 6.0).
• Applicants must apply via the online submissions portal by the deadline. Instructions on how to apply through the portal can be found here.
• Awards will not be announced until April 2019.

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