National Urban Fellows' MPA Program
 

The National Urban Fellows (NUF) htttp://www.nuf.org program is
seeking minority professionals for its 34th annual fellowship class.
National Urban Fellows is a rigorous, full-time graduate program
comprised of two semesters of academic course work and a nine-month
mentorship, leading to a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree
from Bernard M. Baruch College, School of Public Affairs, City
University of New York.

Corporations nationwide match the funding for the program as well as
offer a mentorship opportunity. During the mentorship Fellows
complete course work via distance learning. A MPA degree is awarded
to Fellows upon completion of all academic and program requirements.

NUF Fellowship Award and Benefits include:

$25,000 stipend over 14 months
Full payment of tuition
$500 relocation allowance
Reimbursement for program travel
$500 book allowance
General requirements for the program are:

US Citizenship
Bachelor's Degree
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Meet admissions requirements of Baruch College
High standard of integrity and work ethic
Possess self-discipline, interpersonal and problem solving skills
3-5 years work experience
Willingness to relocate
Applications are due February 27, 2004.

Contact Luis Benitez for more information http://www.nuf.org

THAT'S MY ALMA MATER!!!!!! :D :D :D

I really considered applying to this program. It really sounds wonderful. However, I was a little shaken by the Internship part. You can end up anywhere. 25,000 in Minnesota is different than the same amount in New York.