Graduate School

Duke University, based in Durham, North Carolina offers the Master of International Development Policy (MIDP) Program. The MIDP program is a self-designed, interdisciplinary degree that equips mid-career professionals from around the world with the analytical tools and technical expertise necessary to become global leaders in sustainable development efforts. The program is administered by the Duke Center for International Development (DCID), based in the Sanford School of Public Policy. The MIDP offers several competitive Fellowships to highly qualified applicants. Also, offer MIDP tuition scholarships based on merit and financial need.

Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective, one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Whether in politics, business, or science, the success of future leaders around the world will depend upon an understanding of China’s role in global trends. Students will live and study together on the campus of Schwarzman College, a newly-built, state-of-the-art facility, where all classes will be taught in English. Students can pursue a degree in Public Policy, Economics and Business, or International Studies. Schwarzman Scholars receive tuition and a stipend, room and board, RT travel, and an in-country study tour.

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships honor immigrant tradition in the U.S. by providing up to $90,000 over 2 years to 30 new Americans who will be pursuing a full time graduate degree program in any field at an American institution in the United States. To be eligible, you must be 30 or younger, and either have been born in the U.S. to two immigrant parents or have been born outside the U.S. (as a non-citizen) and, as of November 1 of the year you apply, be a DACA recipient, naturalized citizen or in possession of a green card (i.e., be a resident alien). They will also be opening the requirements to all immigrants who graduated from high school and college in the US.

Merrimack College, based in North Andover, Massachusetts offers Graduate Fellowships in Communication. Graduate fellowships for the M.A. in Communication program are highly sought-after programs that provide you with hands-on learning and reduced tuition costs. Apply as soon as possible for your best chance at a preferred placement. Applications will be accepted until all fellowship positions have been filled.

The National Urban Fellows (NUF) program is a rigorous, 14-month, full-time leadership accelerator for mid-career professionals, especially people of color and women, who are committed to equity and social impact. In addition to fully-funded graduate education, Fellows gain ongoing personal and professional development. They also receive a $25,000 stipend distributed over the 14 months of the program, along with reimbursements for health care, books, and relocation expenses. Fellows also receive travel and lodging at NUF’s annual leadership conference in January. Check the website for an early deadline.