Deadline: January 15, 2015
The Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) at Georgetown University is now offering a full-tuition scholarship for talented graduate students 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.
About MSFS
The Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) is the longest-standing professional master’s degree in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Its goal is to prepare women and men to be creative leaders in the public, private and non-profit sectors of international affairs.
Eligibility
Application requirements include:
- A completed undergraduate degree from an accredited university and a strong academic record.
- One set of standardized test scores: TOEFL/IELTS or GRE/GMAT (for more information on which test applicants need to take, visit http://msfs.georgetown.edu/admissions/faq#standardized).
- 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.
- 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.
How to Apply
For complete information on required application items, please visit http://msfs.georgetown.edu/admissions/howtoapply.
Special consideration will be given to applicants from:
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- South Africa
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.
For more information, visit MSFS Program at Georgetown University.
