1. International Fellowships Program (IFP)
The Ford Foundation’s
International Fellowships Program (IFP)
2009 / 2010

3. ABOUT AMIDEAST Founded in 1951
AMIDEAST is a private, nonprofit organization
Headquartered in Washington, DC.
AMIDEAST maintains a network of 13 field offices
Over 2.5 million students and professionals have
benefited from AMIDEAST's educational advising services

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. SELECTION CRITERIA
Leadership
Social commitment
Academic background

12. Placement Academic degree and Gender Charts
for Egyptian IFP Cohorts 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006

13. Placement
Host Region and Area of Residence Charts for Egyptian IFP Cohorts 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006

14. THANK YOU AND BEST OF LUCK
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