The goal of the Global Human Development Program is to prepare students – through coursework, internships, extra-curricular activity, and practical field work – to understand the challenges of international development and provide the tools to address those challenges as successful professionals. GHD is pleased to offer merit-based scholarships to international students from sub-Saharan Africa.
WORTH
- the summer field project (a fully-funded 2-3 month international work placement);
- an internship at a relevant Washington DC-based international development organization/agency for at least one academic semester; and
- the capstone project (a two-semester client engagement project emphasizing project management and analysis).
ELIGIBILITY
- Completion of courses in introductory macro- and microeconomics and statistics (must be completed before enrollment in August, not necessarily before applying).
- Ability to function effectively in English and one other language (students must pass an oral proficiency exam before graduation, implying that they will have a reasonable command of one foreign language before entering the program).
- A resume or CV
- Unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended (in English). Note: Applicants are required to upload to the application system copies of official transcripts from all
- Three letters of recommendation, ideally a mix of professional and academic references that highlight multiple dimensions of your contributions to your academic and professional communities.
DEADLINE: January 15 2022
To apply and for more information visit here
){kind=link}