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Please
read these guidelines carefully, as they are integral to your application process.
After reading this page, you may continue on to apply online.
The Bryce Harlow Institute on Business and Government Affairs enrolls approximately
45 students each summer from campuses across the country. All students must be
undergraduates who have completed at least two semesters of study at an accredited
college or university by the start of the Institute. Application
Procedure The
Admissions Committee will review applications as they are received. Applicants
will be accepted, declined or put on a waiting list. Applicants may check their
application status online and find out which application items are missing. Early
Action (deadline - January 15) Though every completed application will
be considered until the final deadline if March 15, Students who apply early action
receive first consideration for both admission and scholarships. To apply early
action you must: 1) use the online application form 2) submit all supporting
documents (including those for your scholarship application if you are requesting
financial assistance) on or before January 15. Note: Even if you miss the
Early Action deadline, you are still highly encouraged to submit your application
as soon as possible for best admission and scholarship consideration.
Rolling Admissions (Final deadline - March 15) In addition to the online
application, all supporting documents (including those for your scholarship application
if you are requesting financial assistance) must be received by the March 15 deadline.
A completed Application for Admission
form (complete online). Two letters of recommendation. One must be from a
Dean or professor, the other must be from a previous or current employer (fax
to 202-318-0441 mail, or ask recommender to respond to submit electronically).
An original copy of your official transcript from your home university
(by mail). A typed, one-page professional resume (must mail or email in Microsoft
Word or PDR format). A 400-500 word essay (email or fax to 202-318-0441).
Topic: Identify the most important economic or political issue facing your
country. Provide an explanation of the problem and suggestions as to what you
think could impact, change, or resolve it. A strong essay is one in which your
voice is heard. A non-refundable
application fee of $30. You may pay your application fee online with Visa or
Mastercard, or may mail a check payable to The Fund for American Studies.
International Students International students who
have not attended one of The Fund's programs in Prague, Greece, and Hong Kong
(AIPES, IIPES, AIPE) may apply but are not eligible for scholarship assistance.
Students from select countries are eligible to apply to our international programs.
Please refer to www.tfasinternational.org
for details. International applicants must include a copy of the TOEFL Exam score
with the application (not necessary for graduates of AIPES, IIPES, or AIPE). Graduates
of AIPES, IIPES, or AIPE should consult their cover letter for specific application
procedure. For international students living outside the United States, your complete
application is due by February 15, 2004. Application Deadlines
Applications will be accepted beginning October 1, 2003 until March 15, 2004 (all
applications must be postmarked or submitted from this website by this date).
The early application deadline is January 15, 2004. Applicants are encouraged
to apply early, as acceptance, internship placement and scholarship decisions
are made on a rolling basis. Scholarships Scholarship
awards are based on financial need, academic excellence, extracurricular achievement,
and leadership qualities. For scholarship consideration, students must submit
the following in addition to the aforementioned requirements: - A brief
essay explaining why you deserve a scholarship (fax to 202-318-0441).
- If you
applied for aid - your most recent financial aid statement, in the form of a copy
of your school bill or financial aid award letter, (fax to 202-318-0441 or mail).
- Your family's 2002 1040 tax return (or your own if no one can claim you as
a dependent). Fax to 202-318-0441 or mail.
By clicking the "Apply
Online" button, I signify that I have read and understand the application guidelines
above.
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