MSFS CONTINUES SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM AFRICA

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6byBXIXkf9PZNI72LanZdwqo8ybuJFSyfS8xJ-cX42Sz1tOsUgQQnDo4FUVHqbPq1gvheMdZKuLgaXvGr9RZhblLhVW-V94gCbvX27PE0Eu3UPXdrTdbaTGmjWL9fovEOjeAv7HYYzub/s1600/Georgetown+Africa.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6byBXIXkf9PZNI72LanZdwqo8ybuJFSyfS8xJ-cX42Sz1tOsUgQQnDo4FUVHqbPq1gvheMdZKuLgaXvGr9RZhblLhVW-V94gCbvX27PE0Eu3UPXdrTdbaTGmjWL9fovEOjeAv7HYYzub/s320/Georgetown+Africa.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /> <br /> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> As of Fall 2014, the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) at Georgetown University began offering a full-tuition scholarship for a talented graduate student from sub-Saharan Africa.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> 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 Global Politics and Security, International Development, or Global Business and Finance.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> Application requirements include:</div> <ul style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <li style="background: url("/sites/all/themes/at_georgetown/images/screen/marker-list.gif") 0px 0.4em no-repeat transparent; font-size: 13px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;">A completed undergraduate degree from an accredited university and a strong academic record;</li> <li style="background: url("/sites/all/themes/at_georgetown/images/screen/marker-list.gif") 0px 0.4em no-repeat transparent; font-size: 13px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;">One set of standardized test scores: TOEFL/IELTS or GRE/GMAT (for more information on which test applicants need to take, visit<a href="http://msfs.georgetown.edu/admissions/faq#standardized" style="color: #123965; font-style: italic;">http://msfs.georgetown.edu/admissions/faq#standardized</a>);</li> <li style="background: url("/sites/all/themes/at_georgetown/images/screen/marker-list.gif") 0px 0.4em no-repeat transparent; font-size: 13px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;">Completion of a course in microeconomics and a course in macroeconomics, or ability to complete both courses <strong>before </strong>August 1 of their matriculating year;</li> <li style="background: url("/sites/all/themes/at_georgetown/images/screen/marker-list.gif") 0px 0.4em no-repeat transparent; font-size: 13px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;">Professional work experience, ideally in a field related to their future professional goals. Students have an average of four years of work experience prior to joining MSFS.</li> </ul> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> For complete information on required application items, please visit <a href="http://msfs.georgetown.edu/admissions/howtoapply" style="color: #123965; font-style: italic;">http://msfs.georgetown.edu/admissions/howtoapply</a>.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> Special consideration will be given to applicants from:</div> <ul style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; padding: 0px;"> <li style="background: url("/sites/all/themes/at_georgetown/images/screen/marker-list.gif") 0px 0.4em no-repeat transparent; font-size: 13px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;">Côte d'Ivoire</li> <li style="background: url("/sites/all/themes/at_georgetown/images/screen/marker-list.gif") 0px 0.4em no-repeat transparent; font-size: 13px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;">Ghana</li> <li style="background: url("/sites/all/themes/at_georgetown/images/screen/marker-list.gif") 0px 0.4em no-repeat transparent; font-size: 13px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;">Kenya</li> <li style="background: url("/sites/all/themes/at_georgetown/images/screen/marker-list.gif") 0px 0.4em no-repeat transparent; font-size: 13px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;">Liberia</li> <li style="background: url("/sites/all/themes/at_georgetown/images/screen/marker-list.gif") 0px 0.4em no-repeat transparent; font-size: 13px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;">Nigeria</li> <li style="background: url("/sites/all/themes/at_georgetown/images/screen/marker-list.gif") 0px 0.4em no-repeat transparent; font-size: 13px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;">Senegal</li> <li style="background: url("/sites/all/themes/at_georgetown/images/screen/marker-list.gif") 0px 0.4em no-repeat transparent; font-size: 13px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em;">South Africa</li> </ul> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must submit all required application materials (online application, personal statement, official transcripts and test scores, letters of recommendation). The scholarship will be awarded based on the strength of the student's application in the admissions process.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> The application deadline for Fall 2017 is January 15, 2017.</div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 1.5em;"> For more information on the academic program, visit <a href="http://msfs.georgetown.edu/" style="color: #123965; font-style: italic;">http://msfs.georgetown.edu</a>. For information on how to apply, visit <a href="http://msfs.georgetown.edu/admissions" style="color: #123965; font-style: italic;">http://msfs.georgetown.edu/admissions</a>.</div>

MSFS CONTINUES SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM AFRICA

As of Fall 2014, the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) at Georgetown University began offering a full-tuition scholarship for a...

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