2018 GW UNESCO Fellows Program - ELLIOTT SCHOOL FELLOWS

The GW UNESCO Fellows is a unique fellowship program, supported by the UNESCO Chair in International Education for Development, which is housed in GSEHD's International Education Program. The Fellowship supports current graduate students per year who participate in a 3-month internships at a UNESCO field office, gaining valuable experience in international development and non-profit management.

The program begins with pre-departure research, readings, and meetings during the 2018 spring semester. The in-country internship takes place during the summer semester 2018, during which fellows are enrolled in the UNESCO Fellows course. The summer course will require background readings, Blackboard participation, and a final project. As part of the fellowship, students will be expected to take part in all UNESCO required activities and act according to UNESCO professional standards and guidelines.

Students are strongly encouraged to take the spring 2018 course - UNESCO: Agenda for the 21st Century. 

Each fellowship includes:
  • Roundtrip airfare to field office placement
  • Living stipend
  • Insurance

This year, we have opened spots specifically for Elliott School students for placement at UNESCO Dakar in Dakar, Senegal.

Professional French language skills are required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 10, 2017 at 12:00 pm (noon)

A complete application includes:
  • Complete online application
  • Resume (to be emailed directly to cannont@gwu.edu)
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation (to be emailed directly to cannont@gwu.edu)

For more information, please email Dr. Laura Engel at LCE@gwu or Tess Cannon at cannont@gwu.edu.

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* 1. Name:

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* 2. Email Address:

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* 3. Program and Year (ex: International Development Studies, Second Year)

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* 4. Please confirm you are a graduate student in the GW Elliott School of International Affairs.

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* 5. Please describe a situation where you had to take initiative and work without much direction. How did you deal with this situation and what did you learn? (250 word limit)

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* 6. Please describe a time when you felt isolated culturally or linguistically. How did you deal with this situation and what did you learn? (250 word limit)

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* 7. Statement of Purpose: Please describe your interest in the GW UNESCO Fellows Program and include your relevant experience, what you will bring to the program, and how your time in UNESCO Dakar will benefit you in your future career. Please touch on any specific topics and/or themes in international education you are interested in focusing on. (500 word limit)

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* 8. Language Proficiency:  In which languages, other than English, are you proficient? Please list each language and rank your proficiency on a basic-moderate-fluent scale in each of the following areas: 

a) Comprehension b) Reading c) Speaking d) Writing e) Professional Capacity

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* 9. Please confirm you have sent your resume directly to cannont@gwu.edu.

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* 10. What is your availability for an interview on Wednesday, December 13th and Thursday, December 14th?

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