School of Foreign Service - Georgetown

Donald S. Macdonald Prize in Korean Studies

The Donald S. Macdonald Prize in Korean Studies provides $100 for the 
best paper on Korea written by a Georgetown undergraduate (in any 
college or school) during the academic year. Papers written for any 
course are welcome. Students interested in this award are required to 
submit a paper by Friday, April 27 to the School of Foreign Service, 
Asian Studies Program, 513A ICC, or via e-mail to barnesjp@georgetown.edu

Henry Chen Memorial Scholarship

The Henry Chen Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by the 
Georgetown University Asian Studies Faculty. The $500 scholarship 
supports oversees study of Chinese language and culture. Students 
interested in this award are required to submit a proposal and resume by 
Friday, April 27 to the School of Foreign Service, Asian Studies 
Program, 513A ICC, or via e-mail to barnesjp@georgetown.edu

The Oh Award

The Oh Award is awarded annually by the Georgetown University Asian 
Studies Faculty to an undergraduate or graduate student to support 
overseas study of Korean language and culture or other activities 
related to Korean Studies, including internships and service. The "Oh 
Award" includes a cash prize of $500 and is open to students from the 
School of Foreign Service and the College who have an interest in 
pursuing activities related to Korean Studies. Students interested in 
this award are required to submit a proposal and resume by Friday, April 
27 to the School of Foreign Service, Asian Studies Program, 513A ICC, or 
via e-mail to barnesjp@georgetown.edu

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The European Academy of Diplomacy is proud to announce the inaugural session of the Congressional-Parliamentary Fellowship Program. The European Academy of Diplomacy (EAD) will bring together a small group of outstanding students and young professionals from Poland and the United States for one-month professional fellowships in the United States Congress and the Polish Parliament in order to foster positive, long-term relations between government officials and future leaders of the U.S. and Poland.

Congressional-Parliamentary Fellowship Program

The EAD Fellowship provides working experience in the office of a Senator or a Representative of the United States Congress or a Member of the Polish Parliament.  This is accompanied by weekly lectures and various group events in Warsaw and Washington, D.C. respectively. The EAD Fellowship intends on providing first hand experience on the workings of the American and Polish government to foster positive, long-term relations between the US and Poland.

Recruitment for the European Academy of Diplomacy Congressional-Parliamentary Fellowship Program is now open!

The intensive, one-month internship in July will include:

· An internship in which EAD Fellows work four days per week at the office of the Polish Parliament.

· One free day a week, when the program is devoted to lectures and site visits.

· The ability for participants to learn about the institutional infrastructure of lobbying organizations, NGOs, research institutions and consulting bodies in the area of foreign policy and international relations.

· Upon completion of the program, fellows will be invited to prepare a report for EAD on issues relating to Polish or American foreign policy, or international relations.

Summer Diplomatic School:

Some exceptional fellows will be invited to participate in the Summer Diplomatic School as an European Academy of Diplomacy scholar!

The Summer Diplomatic School (SDS) aims to gather young leaders from Europe, the Americas and Asia, to create a platform, based on prior education and interests in international affairs, where participants can develop personal skills and prepare and present an academic paper on a selected subject of interentaional interest. The SDS is designed for young professionals in mind and previous participants have come from the fields of academia, public administration, and the non-governmental sector. The SDS will invite 20 of the most promising participants to meet at the European Academy of Diplomacy in Warsaw, Poland to work with and discuss issues with leading trainers and experts from the EAD and the Casimir Pulaski Foundation.

Participants

Participants are highly motivated and outstanding students

and graduates interested in politics, foreign policy, international relations, and are selected through a competitive application process.  They should have a strong background in these fields and demonstrate a willingness to experience a new working and learning environment. By the end of the fellowship, participants gain valuable insight into the workings of the Parliament, ranging from routine office tasks to the intricacies of Warsaw and Washington’s decision-making processes.

To Apply:

· CV

· Short Essay: 4 pages, double space, 12 pt. font, and Times New Roman

Topics to choose from:

· Is a common historical remembrance between Germany, Poland and Russia possible?

· What is the future of the Eastern Partnership and/or should these countries look to building stronger relationships with the European Union or with Russia?

· How can we shape a prosperous and peaceful neighborhood policy between the North America, the EU and Russia?

· What are the greatest challenges facing trans-Atlantic or EU-Russia relations?

· Transcripts

· Letter of Recommendation from current or past professor

Apply Now !

Mission:

The European Academy of Diplomacy (EAD) is an educational institution providing professional training for diplomats, civil servants and representatives of business, academia and the non-governmental sector from Europe and beyond.  Since its inception in 2004 and with over 3000 graduates, EAD continues to be successful in offering the highest quality tailor-made programs, which help to develop and prepare leaders for the challenges of a globalizing and ever changing world.

Our mission is to shape, sharpen and inspire international leaders who are eager to take responsibility and influence the world around them.

Located in the heart of Europe, in Poland, the European Academy of Diplomacy derives its principles and values from the country’s experience of a successful economic and political transition. It also draws inspiration from Poland’s value-oriented foreign policy, which endorses joint-responsibility for EU’s neighborhood and active engagement in the support for democracy and prosperity around the world.

To apply for the Congressional-Parliamentary Fellowship Program

Note:  The working language of the Congressional-Parliamentary Fellowship Program is English

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today announced the launch of a new fellowship program designed to attract outstanding young people to careers in international development. The fellowship will encourage the application of members of minority groups who have historically been underrepresented in development careers, and is part of a larger Diversity Engagement Program being stood up by the Agency. The fellowship will be named in honor of longtime development champion, Congressman Donald M. Payne.

“This new fellowship will help USAID to attract and support a diverse group of talented young people who are dedicated to public service and international development,” said USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah. “It could not be more fitting that we are naming this fellowship after U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne who has led by example in dedicating his life to helping others around the globe. There have been few greater friends of USAID and Rep. Payne’s legacy of helping people and solving problems around the world will continue through this fellowship.”

The USAID Donald M. Payne Development Fellowship, which is modeled after the U.S. Department of State’s Rangel Fellowship program, will provide support for graduate school, professional development and entry in USAID’s Foreign Service.

The Payne Fellowship will seek to support individuals interested in creating a more secure, healthy and prosperous world through engagement in international development work.

Representative Donald M. Payne, who has served for almost 25 years in Congress, has been at the forefront of efforts to restore democracy and human rights in nations across the globe – from Sudan to Northern Ireland. He has met and supported thousands of USAID staff in his numerous travels around the world including visits to nearly every USAID mission on the continent of Africa. Rep. Payne serves as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, whose mission is to advance the global black community by developing leaders through internship and fellowship programs, informing policy and educating the public.

Rep. Payne is a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. He serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights and as a member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere and is the Co-Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus’ Foreign Policy and National Security Task Force.

USAID’s longtime commitment to diversity in the workforce continues in the recruitment and retention reforms launched in USAID Forward. The Forward initiatives reflect USAID’s longstanding goal to attract and retain the best people who reflect global diversity and who share one common trait: the ability to be innovative problem-solvers.

For more information about USAID and its programs, please visit www.usaid.gov

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Gervase Programs is now GOFAR......

http://gervaseprograms.georgetown.edu/gofar/

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DAAD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY OR RESEARCH ABROAD IN GERMANY Georgetown has been invited by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to submit applications for the 2012-13 DAAD Graduate Scholarships for Study/Research in Germany and Study Scholarships for Graduating Seniors. Georgetown is allowed to make two priority nominations annually.

Eligibility is generally restricted to U.S. and Canadian citizens.  Questions about eligibility should be directed to the DAAD office through the Graduate School. Applicants for the “Study Scholarships for Graduating Seniors” (http://www.daad.org/?p=50410) must have completed all bachelor’s degree requirements prior to beginning the award. Foreign nationals are not eligible to apply for the Study Scholarship awards. Graduating seniors who receive a Study Scholarship award will enroll in courses at a German university.

For all programs, applicants must have a well-defined research project that makes a stay in the Federal Republic of Germany essential. Preference will be given to candidates who have been invited by a faculty member at a German institution to study or do research in a particular department or laboratory. Applicants in the arts, humanities and social sciences should have a good command of German. Terms of the Award: The scholarship includes tuition, a monthly allowance to cover living expenses, round-trip air transportation, baggage and book allowances, and health insurance. Please review the individual program information for a complete listing of what is, and is not, included in the award package. If you have difficulty accessing the application, please contact Maria Snyder (mfs22@georgetown.edu) in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. • • • • Two letters of recommendation (NB: both recommenders must be Georgetown faculty members); Official copies of transcripts from Georgetown and any other universities which you have attended; DAAD APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS NB: In addition to reviewing the instructions listed below, please consult the relevant DAAD program web page and review all of the materials very carefully.    Application forms can be downloaded from the site (www.daad.org). Applications for the DAAD award will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee of faculty. This committee will determine which applications to forward to the DAAD office for final consideration, in order of priority. Evaluations will be made on the basis of the written submissions. While there is no cap on the number of applications that Georgetown may submit, the faculty review will be rigorous and confined to written materials only. Applications must be completed on-line; project proposals should be no more than six pages, double-spaced, in length.    Detailed application and eligibility instructions can be found on the DAAD site (www.daad.org). The following materials should accompany a printed copy of the online application and project description: The DAAD language certificate completed and signed by a GU faculty member/language instructor. Evidence of Contact with a German institution, faculty mentor, or other (if available). If enrolling in a graduate program, proof of acceptance or verification of enrollment; if research or course study, proof of contact with a faculty mentor and/or verification of enrollment; if archival or library research, invitation to conduct research at the host institution. Additional copies will be made by the Graduate School. Submission: The aforementioned materials should be submitted as one COMPLETE PACKET to Maria Snyder, Sr. Grants Administrator, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Deans Offices – Suite 400 (Box 571055) by the campus deadline. Campus Deadline: Friday, October 14, 2011 DAAD SELECTION CRITERIA _________________________________________________________________________________ Below are the selection criteria outlined by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) that are to be used as guidelines when screening DAAD annual grant applicants. • Academic qualifications (including language). • The study or research project:    thoroughness and quality of project and preparation done in the U.S.   contact with German professors, archives or research institutions. (NB: If the applicant has not had any correspondence with a university faculty member or academic institution in Germany, he or she should have at the very least done some research concerning the university which he or she plans to attend. Priority is given to applicants who have established a university affiliation in Germany). • Feasibility of the project in view of resources, personnel and logistics. • Necessity of the proposed stay in Germany, i.e access to research institutions, professors, etc. (i.e. Are these materials and individuals only available in Germany?) • Time-frame (i.e. Can the project be carried out during the award period?) • Contribution of the planned study or research to the applicant's academic progress and/or future professional plans. Questions regarding any of the program offerings and/or the application process should be directed to Maria Snyder at mfs22@georgetown.edu.

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New UNESCO travel fellowship offered by the State Department, specifically the UNESCO Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship for students whose travel plans include "using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and/or communication and information to build strong ties among nations." The program is open to U.S. citizens between the ages of 18-25 and enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of higher education. Complete details are included at the following: http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/programs/143138.htm.

The travel is expected to last from 4-6 weeks and should include interaction with individuals from other countries. Past awards have ranged from $1,000-$4,000.

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