Population Studies scholarship
The School for International Training (SIT) located in Brattleboro, Vermont, Northeast region of the United States, is offering the Bradley/Gamble Fellow Program in Population Studies scholarship specifically to individuals from countries in transition working in the field of population and family planning. This is a competitive scholarship and individuals should have solid professional experience and an excellent academic record.
The scholarship is open to both international and US applicants.
Number of scholarships available: 1 (to an international applicant) 2
(to US applicants)
The amount of the scholarship is currently at $15,000 for an
international applicant and $10,000 for a US applicant. However,
further funds are available for a very qualified candidate. In
addition, students will also be provided an opportunity to work on
campus and earn up to $2,400, which, it is estimated, will help cover
most of their fees for books and personal expenses. Candidates may
also be eligible to receive other scholarship funds and further
financial aid.
Deadline for International Students: July 15, 2001. Degree Program
Start Date: September 1, 2001
Admission Requirements for International Students include:
. Minimum score of 550 on Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) for non-native speakers of English.
. Professional experience (3+ yrs.)
. Personal essay
. References
. U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalent which demonstrates academic
potential
Check below for more information on various Masters programs:
Master of Arts in International Education
http://www.sit.edu/pim/maie.html
Preparation for careers in international education advising and
recruitment.
Master of Arts in Intercultural Relations
http://www.sit.edu/pim/mair.html
Preparation for careers in community development and social action
including multicultural organization development and multinational
human resource management.
Master of Arts in Sustainable Development
http://www.sit.edu/pim/masd.html
Preparation for careers with organizations dedicated to the
sustainable use of the world's wealth and natural resources.
Master of Arts in International and Intercultural Service
http://www.sit.edu/pim/maiis.html
A self-designed degree option for students with specific interest in
non-governmental organization (NGO) leadership and management.
Master of Science in Organizational Management
http://www.sit.edu/pim/msom.html
Preparation for management careers in mission-driven organizations in
the non-profit and public sectors.
Global Partnership for NGO Studies, Education and Training.
http://www.sit.edu/pim/pgdma.html
The Global Partnership (GP), is a collaboration of BRAC in
Bangladesh, the Organization of Rural Associations for Progress
(ORAP) in Zimbabwe, and the School for International Training (SIT)
in the United States. GP offers a Postgraduate Diploma in NGO
Leadership and Management and a corresponding master's degree which
provide rigorous and relevant coursework in NGO leadership and
management
Graduate Application Form: Applicants can apply directly online or
download PDF graduate application form from:
http://www.sit.edu/admissions/index.html .
Financial Aid Form: Even though applicants are applying for the
scholarship, they will still need to complete this form if they
require further funding or assistance to help cover those expenses
not included in the scholarship. Applicants should state on this form
that they are applying for the Bradley/Gamble scholarship. A
financial aid PDF form can be found at:
http://www.sit.edu/admissions/financial.html