| Know anyone interested in a graduate degree in Governance; International Relations; Political Science; Legal Studies; Public Administration; Public Affairs; Public Policy or other similar degree? Please let such people know about the Training Future Leaders Program. The revised deadline for submission of applications is 21 March. Eligibility criteria include: a minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience in a related field; an excellent academic record with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.0 or above; a university or college degree; and English language proficiency. Eligibility criteria are outlined in further detail on the Training Future Leaders website http://futureleaders.aed.org/ Call for Applications Training Future Leaders Program Extended Application Deadline: 21 March 2008 Applications for the Training Future Leaders (TFL) Scholarship Program are currently being accepted for the 2008/2009 academic year. This competitive leadership development program will provide full scholarships for graduate degree studies in U.S. universities and colleges for 17 emerging leaders in selected fields (see Eligibility and Fields of Study below). The Training Future Leaders Program is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and implemented by the Academy for Educational Development. About the Training Future Leaders Program The Training Future Leaders Program is a graduate scholarship and leadership development program for emerging leaders in fields related to agriculture, democracy and governance, economic growth, education, the environment, public health, and water management. For the 2008/2009 academic year, the TFL Program is accepting applications from Cambodia, East Time, Uzbekistan, Morocco, Jordan, Nepal, Yemen, Kyrgyzstan, Philippines, India, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Successful TFL applicants will have demonstrated the potential to serve as private and public sector leaders and managers who can play significant roles in the development of their national and regional economies and societies. TFL Scholars will also have a demonstrated commitment to addressing the needs of their local communities. In addition to academic studies, the TFL Program will work with Scholars and U.S. host universities to build individualized leadership development and community involvement plans for each Scholar. Scholars will be provided with a number of professional development opportunities, including internships and participation in professional associations and learning events. Upon completion of their studies, the TFL Scholars will be provided with ongoing support, professional development and networking opportunities through the TFL Alumni Association. Eligibility and Fields of Study TFL Scholars will be selected from among the following countries and fields: India, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan Public Health Environmental Health; Epidemiology; Health Administration; Health Policy; Nutrition; Occupational Health; Population and International Public Health; Public Health, etc. Additional eligibility criteria include: a minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience in a related field; an excellent academic record with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.0 or above; a university or college degree; and English language proficiency. Eligibility criteria are outlined in further detail on the Training Future Leaders website (http://futureleaders.aed.org <http://futureleaders.aed.org/>).
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