Deadline: February 10, 2025
The Eisenhower Global Scholars Program sends four American university graduates abroad annually for an academic year of postgraduate studies at two prestigious European universities, the University of Oxford and IE University in Madrid, Spain, leading to a master’s degree and immersion in the EF global network of Fellows.
Eisenhower Global Scholars, will spend a full academic year of intensive postgraduate study and hands-on work experience, leading to the following degrees:
- Master in public policy from the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford in England, for students focused on public service and effective governance.
- Master in international relations from the School of Global and Public Affairs at IE University in Spain, for students focused on the global economy, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Benefit
- Each Eisenhower Scholar will spend a full academic year of postgraduate study leading to
a master’s degree at either the University of Oxford or IE University in Madrid. Eisenhower
Fellowships covers all major expenses. - During the academic year of study, or after the school year is completed, the Scholars will meet with Eisenhower Fellows. Eisenhower Global Scholars will experience the lifelong connection to a network of like-minded leaders. The Scholars may be offered optional summer internships in collaboration with the EF Global Network.
Eligibility
- Must be U.S. citizens and/or permanent resident. If an applicant currently resides outside of the U.S., they are not eligible for their USA programs.
- Priority is given to applicants within their age range of focus: 32-45 years of age at the time of the program. This is one of many criteria we consider. Candidates who are slightly above or below the target range will still be considered if you excel in the other criteria.
- Selected Fellows must obtain approval from their workplace to go on leave and make a full-time commitment for the duration of the in-person program at the time of acceptance. Breaks from the program are only permitted in the event of a dire personal or family emergency.
- Children are not permitted on fellowship under any circumstances. EF does not currently fund spousal travel.
- They will not consider a candidate who has had any fellowship within the previous two years of applying to EF.
- Fellows cannot use the fellowship to make business deals, solicit funds for their projects or seek any sort of financial support. EF already covers their expenses while on fellowship.
- Please note that use of generative AI/ChatGPT in the writing of any essay portion of the EF application is prohibited. All outside sources must be properly cited. An applicant suspected of using generative AI/ChatGPT in their application essays will not advance to the next stage of consideration for the fellowship.
- In addition to academic ability and achievement, applicants must demonstrate a high level of commitment to public service, as evidenced by their chosen career path in the public, private or non-profit fields and/or an outstanding record of community service.
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