Obama Foundation Scholarship at University of Chicago

Scholarship
  • Apply Before : June 15, 2021

Opportunity Details

  • Opportunity ID 1612
  • Degree Master
  • Opportunity Type : Fully Funded
  • Gender MaleFemale
  • Language of Instruction English
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Opportunity Description

The Obama Foundation is delighted to announce 25 unique opportunities for young and talented leaders to acquire a Master of Arts degree in International Development and Policy (MA-IDP) in the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and obtain a fully-funded Scholarship that not only covers all the expenses of studying, travel and accommodation but also provides you to do additional programming beyond the school. This would lead you to a new vision and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on your profession and society.

Extra curriculum Activities

The program includes more than just university courses, the participants ought to attend extra-curriculum experiments designed by the Obama Foundation to increase their leadership potential along with university classes to help people upon arriving at their home country. It includes a one-week leadership program prior to university courses in Chicago.

Details of the scholarship

Location: USA

Institution: Harris Public Policy- Chicago University

Level of study: Master

Field of study: International development and Policy

Number of scholarship: 25

Instruction language: English

Key Dates:

Early application deadline: 27 October 2020

  • Notification date: Mid-November 2020
  • First-round deadline: 1 December 2020
  • Notification date: Mid-February 2021
  • Second round deadline: 21 January 2021
  • Notification date: Mid-March 2021
  • Third round deadline: 15 June 2021
  • Notification date: Early May 2021

Program time: Fall 2021

 Advantages:

  • Tuition fees
  • Monthly living stipend
  • Funds for books and material
  • Travel costs
  • Extra activities

 

Who can apply?

Potential leaders from across the globe with the following qualifications can apply to this program:

  • Having work experience of 3 to 5 years with specific achievements
  • Evidence of community service or voluntary work for the development of society either full time or overtime
  • Have a clear vision toward a world-wide dilemma or policy issue
  • Return to home and serve the community with the skills learned from the program.

Related: Master scholarship

 APPLICATION PROCESS

Possible candidates need to fill out the online application for the Harris MA-IDP degree and the Obama Foundation Scholarship. Also they need to submit the following documents in order to get their application considered:

  • All Unofficial University or Institute of Higher Education Transcripts (Although, for admission, you will need to present the official copies)
  • Foreign Language Test Scores (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)
  • Other Standard academic tests: e.g. GRE but it is not necessary.
  • Current resume indicating details of previous job experience (3-5 years), community service, professional honors, and any other relevant information.
  • Three Recommendation Letters (At least one Academic from your professor)
  • Two Short Essays describing your current work and volunteer activity and the impact you want to have on the world
  • Motivation letter (300 words)

Application link

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For more information please visit the website of the University of Chicago 

 

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