Georgia Program for Education Professionals Guidelines
Georgia Program for Education Professionals
The Georgia Scholarship Program for Education Professionals is no longer accepting applications. Other opportunities from the Scholarship Programs' for citizens of Georgia can be viewed here.
The Georgia Scholarship Program for Education Professionals offers fellowships for graduate study in the United States leading to a master’s degree in education
Universities hosting fellows since 2006 are Teachers College, Columbia University and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Fellows are enrolled in U.S. universities according to their academic background, professional goals, and experience. All decisions concerning host university placement are made by the program selection committee, which includes university admissions staff and faculty. Finalists may not choose their host university.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- be a legal resident of Georgia at the time of application;
- have work experience in education;
- demonstrate an excellent academic record and have an advanced degree (minimum: Bachelor of Arts);
- display impressive leadership potential;
- prove through testing and interviews strong English language ability;
- be able to begin the program in August or September 2009;
- be able to receive and maintain a U.S. J-1 visa;
- participate in an intensive academic writing program prior to departure to the United States;
- be willing upon completing the program to accept employment at a position designated by the Georgian Ministry of Education and Science (MoES) for a period of up to three years.
Employees of OSI-NY, CIE, and MoES directly involved in the administration of scholarships are not eligible; nor are individuals receiving other OSI-funded support during the fellowship period.
