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the University of Michigan is pretty generous. It might be a good place to start

Hey all, I was wondering if someone could comment on the financial support that the Fulbright program offers. I want to apply for a research fellowship (in Spain) and was thinking of taking 1 class per semester at a university in order to keep myself connected to the academics in the field as well as any workshops etc. that might be offered. Would Fulbright pay for these tuition expenses? or would this have to come out of my stipend? thanks to all who may have answers.

I am an Indonesia ETA applicant... Just a few more hours to go...

Your situation seems pretty similar to mine. Let's hope that the extra degree and tons of international experience will make the difference. Does anyone know how Yale or IR programs in general view people who already have an MA?

I think Borens are easier than Flagship Fellowships because there are more of them, can be used for a wider ranger of languages and as the poster above stated, you don't have to be advanced in the language. I know a lot of people who have gotten Borens, but have no idea as to whether or not that means they are easy/hard to get. They are competitive that much I can say.

I think you stand a pretty good chance. What would be your focus? International affairs, I presume. As far as LOR, I would say pick the professor you are most confident with and if possible tell them what you want them to hilight in their letter. And then use the other two references from work/internships.

I agree that they are a pretty good offer. Yes, I will be applying for the Arabic program. CASA is good, but you have to pay 2,200 dollars or so in fees and they don't have internship, homestays, registration with the local university or private tutor components (whereas the overseas flagship does). I'm still thinking about whether or not to apply. As for Boren, you have to be in graduate school, and I am not sure I will get in any where, it would suck to get a Boren and then lose it because of dropping the ball on this requirement. Must admit though, the Boren is a pretty sweet deal if you qualify, Good luck with the Boren!

41 views and no one has an opinion on the Flagships? Don't be shy!

ok, so the biggest hurdle is finding 50 some K for the first year? That is good to know thanks Cornell07 and Riz

I'm curious, Anyone out there applying or thinking of applying for this? What are people's take on programs that fund your education but require you to sell yourself to the federal government for X years in return? Good deal or no?

oh ok I see Riz. Thanks for the heads up. Anyone out there know what the funding situation is like for the Yale MA/IR? Or anyone else care to take a stab at my question?

Thank you for the insight riz. May I ask, were you able to secure funding from Fletcher as well?

Somebody.. Anybody with some insight on this... please

Hey this is my first post. I'm applying to IR related programs with one year of full time work experience (legal assistant) that is somewhat relevant to what I want to do. I also well as two internships (one with an NGO in Europe--- if that matters) and three part-time positions that I had as an undergrad under my belt. With these positions I've written a lot of articles and stuff about international topics... so I guess that makes me published. GRE Q- 630 V- 590 W-4.5 undergrad, top 5 liberal arts college- 3.6 Grad school- MA at top 10 research university- 3.9 I've have a lot of study abroad experiences though, mostly for research and language study: I've been to Egypt twice (for study/research), Italy three times (again study/research) and Spain (study) and Morocco (language study). Now, I've won a scholarship to study in Kuwait this year. The schools I'm looking at are WWS, KSG, Yale and possibly Fletcher MIT MA in poli sci. My LOR should be solid, from recent employers and past advisors. I'm a horrible standardized test taker plus am currently broke, so retaking the GRE isn't happening. I honestly don't know if I would do any better. So all this is to ask, what do people think about having lots of international experience but being without several years of work experience. I figure I will try and apply and see what happens, but I am interested in other people's perspectives. Thanks.