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Ford Foundation Announces First Winners
of International Fellowships Program
Reprinted from PHILANTHROPY
NEWS DIGEST
Vol. 7, Issue 26
June 26, 2001
Copyright © 1995-2001, The Foundation Center.
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The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program has
announced the selection of its first 96 fellows. The new fellows,
a diverse group from seven countries - Vietnam, Ghana, Nigeria,
Senegal, Chile, Peru, and Russia - will receive support to
pursue graduate studies at universities anywhere in the world.
In addition to their academic strengths, the fellows share
a strong commitment to development in their native communities
and countries. Over half are women, a large number belong
to ethnic minorities, and many are the first in their families
to pursue advanced studies.
"The IFP's aim is to broaden the pool of future leaders by
providing opportunities for advanced study to talented people
who otherwise would lack this option," said Ford Foundation
president Susan V. Berresford. "Our hope is that IFP Fellows
will use the knowledge and skills provided by a graduate education
to strengthen their societies and to bring fresh vision to
the global challenges faced by countries around the world."
Selection for the awards is based on academic achievement
and promise, leadership potential, and candidates' commitment
to serve their communities or countries. Studies may be pursued
in areas consistent with the Ford Foundation's goals to strengthen
democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international
cooperation, and advance human achievement. Fellows may study
for up to three years in a suitable graduate program anywhere
in the world, including their country of residence. The program
will promote long-term connections among fellows to develop
leadership skills and to enable participants to remain current
in their respective fields. The program is currently expanding
its scope to include candidates from China, Guatemala, India,
Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Tanzania, and Uganda. Later this
year, fellowship competitions will begin in Brazil, Egypt,
Mozambique, Palestine, the Philippines, and South Africa.
"Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program Announces
First Award Winners." Ford Foundation 06/21/01
[http://www.fordfound.org/news/view_news_
detail.cfm?news_index=53].
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