International Fellowships Program (IFP) The Ford Foundation’s International Fellowships Program (IFP) 2009 / 2010
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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM (IFP) The Ford Foundation’s International Fellowships Program provides advanced study opportunities to exceptional individuals who will use their education to become leaders in their respective fields, to further development in their own countries and create economic and social justice worldwide
CONT’D Launched in 2000 Activated in 22 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle East and Russia First round in Egypt and Palestine in 2002
IFP OFFERS Up to 2 years of Masters and up to 3 years of Doctoral degree Fellowship 28 fellowships of Masters and Doctoral degrees Living expenses, books, computer allowance, and professional enhancement
FIELDS OF STUDY Education, Creativity and Freedom Higher education and scholarship Sexuality and reproductive health Religion, society and culture Media Arts and culture Asset Building and Community Development Workforce development Development finance and economic security Environment and development Community development
CONT’D Peace and social justice Human rights International cooperation Governance and management Civil society Note: Fellows may apply to study in any appropriate program in any university that has IFP strategic partnership
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Egyptian citizens residing in Egypt U.S citizens and green cards holders are not eligible Women, individuals with special needs, workers and residents of upper Egypt and the rural are No age limit
CONT’D Must have a minimum of 3 years work experience Must achieve a min. score of 450 TOEFL (ITP) exam or a min. score of 4 IELTS exam Must be committed to working in Egypt and serving the community Must be committed to a year of different training courses Community activities include: alumni activties
SELECTION CRITERIA Leadership Social commitment Academic background
Placement Academic degree and Gender Charts for Egyptian IFP Cohorts 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006
Placement Host Region and Area of Residence Charts for Egyptian IFP Cohorts 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006
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