NYU Wagner Scholarships
Masters (MS) Degree
Deadline: Jan-May (yearly)
Study in: New York, USA
Study in: New York, USA
Last updated: 14 Apr 2016
Brief
description: Wagner announces a call for applications for the African
Women Public Service Scholarship, a scholarship program made probable by a contribution
from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, which expands the opportunity for African
women to systematize for public service in their home countries.
Host
Institution(s): NYU Wagner, USA
Field
of study: As scholas at NYU Wagner, African women study in one of
two graduate programs: the 2-year Master of Public Administration or the 1-year Executive MPA:
Concentration on International Public Service Organizations.
Number of
Awards: Not specific.
Target group: African
Women
Scholarship
value/inclusions:
The awards for either program will support
tuition, housing, travel to and from the United States and a small stipend to
cover books and miscellaneous expenses.
Eligibility: To
succeed for the Scholarship, prospective candidates must meet the general
admissions criteria stipulated here and be citizens and resident in an African country at the
time of application. NYU Wagner’s admissions committee pays particular awareness
to applications from women who possess strong academic records; who have a
demonstrated commitment to public service; and for whom a Wagner education
would significantly enhance their capacity to have a deep and lasting impact on
public service issues in their home country and region.
Candidates commit to return to their particular home countries at the
conclusion of the program with the goal of assuming a leadership situation on
the continent where they can meaningfully donate to the challenges currently
confronting Africa.
Application
instructions: There are not special forms or applications to fill out
to be measured for the African Women Public Service Fellowship. You will
automatically be measured for all scholarships, including the African Women
Public Service Scholarship. Applicants must submit their application for
admissions by browse or May closing date.
It is essential to browse this page and the authorized website (link found below) for in
depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.