As of fall 2014, the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) at Georgetown University began offering a full-tuition scholarship for  talented graduate student from sub-Saharan Africa.

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.

ELIGIBILITY

1] A completed undergraduate degree from an accredited university and a strong academic record.

2] One set of standardized test scores: TOEFL/IELTS or GRE/GMAT

3] Completion of a course in microeconomics and a course in macroeconomics, or ability to complete both courses before the beginning of the MSFS program in fall 2015.

4] 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.

Special consideration will be given to applicants from:

*Côte d’Ivoire

*Ghana

*Kenya

*Liberia

*Nigeria

*Senegal

*South Africa

NB: 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.

DEADLINE:  January 15, 2015.

More details about the scholarship position can be found at http://msfs.georgetown.edu/admissions

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