Escuela Diplomatica of Madrid: Master's in Diplomacy and International Relations
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) in collaboration with the Spanish Embassy in Washington, DC, and the Escuela Diplomatica of Madrid, Spain is recruiting students to apply to the Escuela Diplomatica's Master's in Diplomacy and International Relations program. The selected individual will receive full tuition.
To learn more about the Master's in Diplomacy and International Relations program at the Escuela Diplomatica in Madrid click here. The program dates are from October 2010 to June 2011.
Applicants must be fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading and writing) as all lectures and course work will be in conducted in Spanish.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 19, 2010.
SEPARATE PROCESS: Spanish Agency of International Cooperation for Development (AECID) Scholarship
Students interested in securing funding for room and board (university dorms; 945 Euros value) and living expenses (600 Euros monthly) while in Madrid can apply with the Spanish Agency of International Cooperation for Development (AECID) at www.becasmae.es
AECID Scholarship Deadline: Monday, February 8, 2010.
* Please note that the AECID scholarship deadline is prior to the application deadline.
Eligibility Criteria for Escuela Diplomatica Master's in Diplomacy and International Relations program
- Applicants must have earned a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited educational institution
- Fluency in Spanish
- U.S. citizenship
Selection Process
CHCI will identify up to five candidates to submit to the Escuela Diplomatica for review. The Escuela Diplomatica will select one candidate to receive the full tuition scholarship.
Online Application Instructions
Applicants must complete the CHCI online application by Friday, February 19, 2010. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Application includes an essay question to be completed in Spanish.
Application Materials
Application materials must be received by Friday, February 19, 2010 to:
Saúl Peña
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
911 2nd St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
Checklist:
1. Escuela Diplomatica application. Download: http://www.maec.es/es/MenuPpal/Ministerio/EscuelaDiplomatica/MasterenDiplomaciayRelacionesInternacionales/Documents/FORMULARIO%20DE%20ADMISIÓN%202010-11.doc
2. Two passport sized photographs
3. Copy of valid passport
4. Official transcript translated in Spanish and notarized
5. Curriculum vitae (resume) in Spanish
Any questions can be directed to Saúl Peña at 202-543-177 or spena@chci.org
