Educational scholarships and programs
The Yale World Fellows Program
On-line applicationas are currently being accepted for the Yale World Fellows Program. The deadline for applications is December 31, 2008. Interested candidates should refer to http://www.yale.edu/worldfellows/ for this six months program details and information how to apply.
Core Goals
The Yale World Fellows Program has three core goals:
- broadening the knowledge foundations and strengthening the leadership skills of a set of emerging leaders from around the world;
- deepening the international dialogue across the Yale campus by having the World Fellows play a role as catalysts for conversations and as a source of perspectives, both formal and informal, on global issues and challenges;
- creating a network of international decision makers from a range of disciplines who are connected to Yale and to each other.
Application Process
Criteria for selection include:
- An established record of extraordinary achievement and integrity;
- Commitment to engagement in crucial issues and to making a difference at the local, national, or global level;
- Promise of a future career of leadership and notable impact;
- Special capacity for critical, creative, entrepreneurial, and strategic thinking;
- Likelihood to benefit from participation in the Program and to contribute to global understanding at Yale;
- Commitment to a rigorous program of activities, to full-time residence at Yale for the duration of the program, and to mentoring students and speaking frequently on campus.
Eligibility and Selection Process
Nominations and applications for the Yale World Fellows Program are solicited from around the world. A Fellowship candidate must be a citizen of and reside in a country other than the United States. Preference may be given to candidates who have not had extensive educational or work experience in the United States, particularly at Yale. Candidates should be in the early mid-career stage, roughly five to fifteen years into their professional lives, with demonstrated work accomplishments, and a clear indication of future contributions and excellence. A reasonable command of English is essential. Fellowship candidates must complete an online application and submit at least three confidential letters of recommendation. Regional panels review semifinalist candidates, and a final selection committee aims to assemble a Fellowship group that is diverse, geographically balanced, and representative of a wide range of professions, talents, and perspectives.
Online Nomination
Nominations for the 2009 Program are accepted beginning in May 2008 and must be postmarked or electronically submitted by no later than December 31, 2008.