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Any Kosovo ETAs or Clinton Fellows, feel free to join this group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1561116594187244/

Thank you, and congratulations! I'll see you at orientation!

I know someone who was selected for Coete d'Ivoire (I think), but she hasn't heard anything more regarding placement. That's really all I can tell you.

I received a research grant to Kosovo. I was just curious about other people's start dates. I have an internship this summer and am trying to figure that schedule out. I guess I'll find out when I receive my letter! Thank you!

I was curious if anyone could tell me the start date of the grant period?

Finalist for Kosovo! Good luck everyone!

Can you link that group?

That sounds awesome! I'm kind of in the same boat. I have some things on the table, but I can't move forward with anything to I hear about Fulbright. Good luck!

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that when I was on the Boren Scholarship, I purchased iNext insurance for international coverage. If I remember correctly, it was super inexpensive. I'm not sure if that's helpful, but it's something to look into if you end up needing it.

Youth democratic initiatives.What about you?

Hopefully! We both applied for Kosovo, and so I'm hoping Kosovo gives out more than one this year. Good luck!

I feel everyone's anxiety. I looked at the Google spreadsheet and saw there are three of us applying to do research Kosovo, a country that traditionally picks one person. It's tough.

Has anyone made their decision to attend or not?

Not selected for the Fulbright. Sad day. However, I was accepted to Georgetown's Security Studies program, so I'm totally happy with what I'm doing! Good luck to everyone still waiting!

For sure! I really never expected to get in. Like I said, it's my dream program, and I want to work in the beltway. I'm just so concerned with the amount of debt I'd accrue. I appreciate you giving me stats and such; I had no idea about the placement rate! Thank you!

I wish I would have applied to GW! I didn't even think I had a chance for Georgetown, but my school made me apply. Now I regret not applying to more prestigious programs!

Hey, I posted this in the other thread. Hope it's okay to post here too. I was accepted into SSP but with no funding. It's my dream school, but I'm not sure I can justify the debt. I have no idea what the average salary is for the security field, and so I can't judge if the debt is worth it. What do you all think?

I was accepted into SSP but with no funding. It's my dream school, but I'm not sure I can justify the debt. I have no idea what the average salary is for the security field, and so I can't judge if the debt is worth it. What do you all think?

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Well, in other news, I was accepted to Georgetown! No funding, and probably can't attend, but I'm still thrilled to even be considered.

Someone from my school is waiting to hear from Australia!

Where are you an alternate for?

Hey! Thanks for clearing up my misconception of if an ETA would be easier to get as an undergrad vs graduate. I applied for the full grant, so I don't know about all those nuances. ☺️

Hey! Yeah, I did the Boren Scholarship (not fellowship). Where did you apply for the Boren and Fulbright to? The Boren comes with the stipulation that you must work for the government. If you're wanting language practice and to do independent research or whatever, I'd say go with the Boren. If you just want a prestigious fellowship on your résumé, I'd take the Fulbright (especially if you don't want to work in the public sector). Personally, I think the Fulbright is more prestigious, but the language training you will get out of the Boren might help you more in the long run if you need it!

Your application decision one year will never affect the next year. They cannot judge people because they had to turn it down for one reason or another. IIE is incredibly impartial and helpful. I had to deal with them when I won a Boren scholarship. It's no harder as a grad student than it is as an undergraduate. If anything, it might be easier to win as a grad student because you have more experience. So no need to stress ☺️