S C H O L A R S H I P    O P P O R T U N I T Y

Master of Science in International Health Policy and Management

Brandeis University

The Heller School for Social Policy and Management

Programs in Sustainable

International Development                               781-736-3820

Mailstop 035                                                 781-736-2774 FAX

P.O. Box 549110                                                       HellerAdmissions@Brandeis.edu

Waltham, Massachusetts  02454-9110  USA        http://heller.brandeis.edu/sid

 

~~Striving for Equity in Health Systems through Effective Policy and Management~~

 

Application Deadline:  March 31, 2006

 

The Master of Science in International Health Policy and Management (IHPM) Program is pleased to announce a competition in which a full tuition and fees scholarship will be awarded to an early to mid-career development professional with a demonstrated commitment to effective health policy and management.  The Scholarship for this one-year degree begins in August 2006.

The one-year M.S. Program is designed to train students to take on increasingly responsible roles in health policy planning, and in the management of policy and program implementation in health ministries and planning agencies, multilateral and bilateral development organizations, and NGOs.  Students in this program learn how to make the best use of policy analysis to determine which plans work, which are the most cost-effective, and which are sensitive to a country’s values and culture.

The IHPM Scholar will receive full tuition and fee remission for the 2006/2007 academic year.  The scholarship does NOT cover airfare, health insurance or any living expenses.  Although nominations are encouraged from international and governmental development institutions and NGOs, self-nominations are accepted.  Women, and candidates with experience in health policy, service delivery or education-related work with poor and vulnerable populations, are especially encouraged to apply.

 

Nominators may mail, fax (781-736-2774) or email (HellerAdmissions@Brandeis.edu) a letter of nomination to the Admissions Office.

 

Applications (to be submitted by the applicant) should include:

·          A Letter of Interest in the IHPM Scholarship

·          A completed Application Form (which can be downloaded from our website or submitted on-line)

·          A Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume

·          A detailed Statement of Purpose describing your career objectives and work experience

·          Three original letters of recommendation (at least one professional and one academic) on official letterhead sent directly to the Admissions Office from the recommenders.  These letters must be accompanied by a Brandeis University Recommendation Form.  (Faxed letters are acceptable to begin the review but originals are required before any offer of admission or award can be made.)

·          Original or certified true copies of transcripts from all university-level studies, sent directly to the Admissions Office from each university. (An unofficial transcript of university record is acceptable to begin consideration but the original is required to complete the application.)  Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation.

·          An official TOEFL or IELTS score report is required for all international applicants.

·          Official GMAT or GRE scores are encouraged, but not required.

Detailed instructions on completing an application can be found in the Admissions section of the SID website.