2013 Jorge Paulo Lemann Fellowship for Brazilian Students in USA

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The Jorge Paulo Lemann offers graduate fellowship program for students who are citizens of Brazil and who will enroll at Harvard University's School of Public Health, Graduate School of Education, or Harvard Kennedy School. The fellowships are awarded for one academic year with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of merit and financial need. After completion of the program the candidate are expected to return to Brazil. The fellowships also support dissertation research for doctoral students at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences whose work focuses on Brazil, which requires a different application form.

Study Subject(s): The fellowship is provided for the courses at SPH, GSE, or HKS. Course Level: This fellowship is offered for pursuing graduate degree level. Scholarship Provider: The fellowships are made possible by the generosity of Jorge Paulo Lemann Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: -Graduate students who are citizens of Brazil. -Students who will enroll at Harvard University's School of Public Health, Graduate School of Education, or Harvard Kennedy School -Candidates must apply for consideration before entering the U.S. and prior to the start of their Harvard programs. -Candidates must apply to and be accepted to an academic program at the university independently from this fellowship application.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Brazil can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: The Jorge Paulo Lemann Fellowships support graduate students who are citizens of Brazil and who will enroll at Harvard University's School of Public Health, Graduate School of Education, or Kennedy School of Government. The fellowships also support dissertation research for doctoral students at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences whose work focuses on Brazil, which requires a different application form. The fellowships are awarded for one academic year with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of merit and financial need and must be deemed eligible for financial aid by the Harvard Schools they plan to attend. Candidates must apply for consideration before entering the U.S. and prior to the start of their Harvard programs. Candidates must apply to and be accepted to an academic program at the university independently from this fellowship application. Admission to the University does not guarantee a Fellowship award.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Duration of award(s): The fellowships are awarded for one academic year with the possibility of renewal for one additional year.

What does it cover? Not Known

Selection Criteria: Candidates are evaluated on the basis of merit and financial need and must be deemed eligible for financial aid by the Harvard Schools they plan to attend.

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is electronically, in person or by post. The application requires the following materials: -A completed and signed Fellowship Application Form. -Resume or Curriculum Vitae. -Statement of Purpose. In a short essay, not to exceed 500 words, please discuss your intended course of study at Harvard University and your career goals. -Requirement of Continuing Students Only: Letter from advisor which confirms that you are making satisfactory progress.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications must be received by April 2, 2013.

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