Description

The Obama Foundation invites qualified candidates to apply for its scholarship programme at the University of Chicago. The programme targets emerging leaders from the different parts of the world who will earn a Master of Arts degree focused on International Development and Policy at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.

About the Scholarship Provider

The Obama Foundation and the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy share a goal of ensuring that talented young people from around the world can build the skills they need to advance their work as active citizens and to make a real impact in their communities.

Level

Masters

Field

International Development and Policy

Benefits

1. Full tuition fee Monthly Stipend.
2. Funding for books and materials.
3. Funding for travel costs during the study.
4. Opportunities to experience unique out-of-the-classroom programming.

Eligibility

1. Applicants from any part of the world.

2. Significant work experience (typically 3-5 years or more) and professional accomplishments with a clear trajectory of increasing impact.

3. Demonstrated a record of community service or working for the public good, either through a full-time professional role or significant engagement outside of primary employment.

4. A clear commitment to return to and reinvest your new skills in your community after the program concludes.

Deadline

April 10, 2018

Applicants will submit a single application for the Harris MA-IDP and the Obama Foundation Scholarship.

https://scholarshipwatch.org/2018/03/09/obama-foundation-scholars-program-at-university-of-chicago-in-usa-2018-2019/