MSU-Ford Minority Fellowships for Immersion in African Studies, 02/01

2001-2002: Zimbabwe

Deadline to apply: February 19, 2001

Michigan State University (MSU) with the support of the Ford Foundation announces the creation of three competitive full fellowships for beginning graduate students in African studies interested in completing an M.A. and Ph.D. in an academic department at MSU.

Students will be admitted for a 15-month program beginning June 2001 for a program for the study of Zimbabwe, consisting of: -six-weeks of intensive Shona language study at MSU in summer 2001 -one semester at MSU in fall 2001 for a full load in Shona and African studies, enrolled in a graduate department of oneís choice -eight-months of immersion in Zimbabwe studies at University of Zimbabwe January-August 2002 Those completing the 15-month program will be expected to enroll for cntinuing graduate study in an MSU academic department in the following academic year 2002-2003.

To apply, one must complete forms seeking admission both to this special program and to graduate degree study in an MSU academic department. Graduate degree admission forms should be obtained from the relevant department of interest to the student - and the Center can assist with that communication.

Criteria for selection shall include: - academic excellence and achievement - commitment to the study of Africa through advanced graduate programs - commitment to completing an M.A. and Ph.D. program in an academic department - commitment to learning the language and culture of the African nation

MSU is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

For further information on the Fellowship Program, see: <http://isp.msu.edu/AfricanStudies/Ford_Fellow.htm>.

For further information on the Center and its many programs, see <http://asc.isp.msu.edu> or contact:

Professor Yacob Fisseha, Assistant Director or Professor David Wiley, Director African Studies Center Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824-1035

Tel: (517) 353-1700 Fax: (517) 432-1209 fissehay@msu.edu or wiley@msu.edu