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Are you Jewish? Do you live in Chicago? Then this scholarship is for you.

Posted by Columbia SIPA

· Wednesday, January 18th, 2017

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Educational scholarship funds from grants administered by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago are available for Jewish college and graduate students. Approximately $500,000 is available each year for full-time students, predominantly those legally domiciled in the metropolitan Chicago area, with career promise in their chosen fields. Assistance is available primarily for those with FINANCIAL NEED who are pursuing careers in the helping professions. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $8,000.

JVS Chicago processes academic scholarship applications from eligible students who have financial needs that cannot fully be met by other appropriate resources. Please complete the correct forms according to your status.

The deadline to apply for a scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 1, 2017.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago at 312-673-3444 or email at [email protected].

You are eligible to apply if you:

Are Jewish
Were born and raised in Chicago metropolitan area*, including Lake County, Indiana; OR one continuous year of full-time employment in the Chicago metro area prior to enrollment
Intend to remain in the Chicago metropolitan area after completing school
Are entering an accredited graduate program in a helping profession on a full-time basis for the full 2017-2018 academic year OR
Are entering your junior or senior years of an accredited bachelor’s degree program in a helping profession on a full-time basis for the full 2017-2018 academic year
Demonstrate financial need
Demonstrate career promise
Are available for an in-person interview between March 1 and April 20, 2017

*Chicago metropolitan area includes Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties.

Learn more at http://jvschicago.org/scholarship.

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Remembering Sipa Alumna Anita Datar

Posted by Columbia SIPA

· Friday, November 4th, 2016

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On November 20, 2015, a terrorist group with ties to Al Qaeda attacked the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, Mali. Twenty-one people were killed in the attack — among them alumna Anita Datar MPA ’03, Mailman ’03.

In Mali, Anita had returned to a part of the world that meant so much to her. She lost her life doing what she loved – helping others while serving as the senior director for field programs for the Palladium organization on a USAID-funded project focused on improving reproductive health in developing countries.

Anita dedicated her life to helping others by strengthening the public health infrastructure intake in the developing world, particularly in the areas of HIV/AIDS and women and children’s health.

It is in this spirit that Anita’s alma mater, Columbia University, has established the Anita Datar Fellowship Fund, which will be used to provide fellowships for students in the dual-degree program serving the School of International and Public Affairs and the Mailman School of Public Health. Please follow this link to make a gift in memory of Anita and help continue her legacy through the next generation of students dedicated to making the world a better place.

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Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Is Live

Posted by Columbia SIPA

· Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

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The U.S. Agency for International Development, in cooperation with Howard University, invites outstanding individuals interested in international development and careers in the USAID Foreign Service to apply for the 2017 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship. Candidates can be graduating seniors or college graduates with strong academic records and a desire to promote positive change in the world. The Payne program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. Selected fellows will receive support for graduate school and gain employment with USAID in an exciting and rewarding career in Foreign Service.

Program Benefits

An orientation to the Program and the USAID Foreign Service at Howard University in Washington D.C.
Two fully funded summer internships, on Capitol Hill and overseas at a USAID Mission.
Up to $36,500 annually toward tuition, fees, and living expenses for a two-year master’s degree in international development, international affairs, public administration, environmental sciences, public health, agriculture, or other relevant area of study.
Mentorship from a USAID Foreign Service Officer throughout the duration of the fellowship.
Employment in the USAID Foreign Service.

Eligibility

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be seeking admission to enter a two-year graduate program in the fall of 2017 at a U.S. university.
Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
Note: Applicants are not required to be Howard University students or applying to Howard for graduate school.

Application Deadline: January 20, 2017

Additional information and online application available at www.PayneFellows.org, or email [email protected].

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Here’s what SIPA means by ‘early action’

Posted by Kaitlyn Wells

· Monday, October 3rd, 2016

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The early action or early decision deadline means different things depending on the institution and level of study. Some programs require a binding commitment to the program of admission (and withdrawal of applications at other institutions upon admission), while others just give you an admission decision sooner without a binding commitment. At SIPA, we use the terms interchangeably, and I’m pleased to share we’re part of the flexible camp. So if you’re admitted to SIPA as an early-action candidate, then it means your decision is non-binding. (Yay for you!)

When is the early-action deadline? Well, it’s coming up pretty soon: November 2, 2016 11:59 p.m. EST. To be eligible for this deadline, all of your application materials must be submitted on time. There are a couple of advantages to meeting this deadline:

You apply early, so you get a decision early: typically by the first week of January. (Type A personalities unite!)
If you’ve applied for an outside fellowship, like the PPIA or another program, you typically need to tell the granting organization that you’ve been admitted to graduate school earlier in the year than when most admissions applicants are due. Thus, that’s where Advantage No. 1 comes into play.
You’re still eligible for SIPA’s merit-based scholarships/fellowships. In rare circumstances you’ll hear about your fellowship decision at the time of admission, but most students have to wait until after the final Fall application deadline. So most of you will hear about your fellowship consideration in early March when the remainder of admissions decisions are released.

There you have it; in a nutshell that is what we mean by “early action.” If you have any questions about this process, as always give us a call at 212-854-62126 or email at [email protected]. For specific questions regarding fellowships and/or financial aid, email our financial aid department at [email protected].

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The 2017 PPIA Fellowship application is live

Posted by Columbia SIPA

· Monday, September 26th, 2016

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For nearly 35 years PPIA has been supporting students in their pursuit of graduate degrees in public policy and international affairs. The PPIA Fellowship begins with the completion of a Junior Summer Institutes (JSI). JSI is an intensive seven-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for graduate programs in public and international affairs and careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service.

Students who are selected for the 2017 Junior Summer Institute Fellowship cohort will study on the campus of one of our five participating universities:

Carnegie Mellon University
Princeton University
University of California, Berkeley
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota

The JSI curriculum includes economics, statistics, domestic/international policy issues and leadership topics, all designed to sharpen the students’ quantitative, analytic and communication skills. Extracurricular activities are also included as well. These skills are vital for admission into the top graduate programs in public and international affairs. The successful completion of a summer institute is a requirement for PPIA Fellows to qualify for graduate school benefits.

What are the benefits of participation?

Full tuition at a PPIA Junior Summer Institute.
Eligibility to receive assistance with travel expenses.
A stipend of up to $1,500 (funding determined by each JSI).
University housing with a meal plan.
Books and related course materials at your JSI.
Each JSI may offer additional benefits, such as GRE preparation, at their discretion. Please check with each JSI about any additional benefits.
Minimum of a one-time $5,000 scholarship at a PPIA graduate school if admitted for a Master’s degree. PPIA Fellows often receive financial offers above and beyond this minimum from their graduate program. (Yes, SIPA is a PPIA member!)
Fee waiver when applying to schools that are members of the PPIA Graduate School Consortium.

Who is eligible?

All prospective PPIA Fellows are expected to dedicate themselves to the traditions and objectives of the PPIA Fellowship Program, have an abiding commitment to public service and contribute to more diverse perspectives in public policy and international affairs. The following are more specific criteria and guidelines:

If you are a United States citizen or legal permanent resident you are eligible to apply to all JSI programs. In addition:
- UC Berkeley (including the Law Fellows program) and Princeton University can accept international students who are studying at US institutions.
Applicants must have an expected graduation date between December 2017 and August 2018.
Must not have attained a Bachelor’s Degree prior to start of Junior Summer Institute.
Must be committed to completing a Master’s Degree in public and/or international affairs at one of the PPIA Consortium graduate schools.
Must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a professional career associated with public service such as government, nonprofits, humanitarian and international organizations and other related programs.
Must be interested in contributing to the diversity of perspectives present in the PPIA Fellowship Program.
Economic need is given consideration during the review of applications.
All academic majors are welcome to apply!

Eligible candidates are current undergrads who will be completing their B.A. between December 2017 and August 2018. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2016. Apply here.