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GW UNESCO Fellowship Application

 

Apply to be a UNESCO Fellow in 2025

 

Deadline: January 10, 2025, by 11:59 PM EST
 

The GW UNESCO Fellows Program is a distinguished fellowship opportunity supported by the GW UNESCO Chair in International Education for Development, housed within GSEHD's International Education Program. This program offers selected graduate students the chance to complete an internship (minimum 3 months in length) at UNESCO headquarters, a UNESCO-affiliated field office or institute, or a UN agency.* Participants gain hands-on experience in international education and development while contributing to global initiatives.

*Note: Placements are subject to change, and travel is contingent on GW policy.

Fellowship Requirements

  • Pre-Departure Orientation: Fellows participate in preparatory sessions before departure.
  • Summer 2025 Internship: Internship dates will be determined by the fellow in consultation with program staff.
  • Course Requirement: Fellows must enroll in a 3-credit course during the summer of their internship. Course requirements include a journal component, contributions to the GW UNESCO Fellows blog, and a final portfolio featuring work completed as part of the internship.
    • Virtual Class Schedule
      • May 27, 2025
      • June 17, 2025
      • July 22, 2025
  • UNESCO Requirements: Fellows are expected to take part in all UNESCO required activities and act according to UNESCO professional standards and guidelines. 

Fellowship Benefits

  • Stipend: Covers airfare and living expenses (amount pending).
  • Health Insurance: Provided for the duration of the internship.  

 

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Complete the form below to apply:

(ex: International Education, Second Year, Fall 2025)
In which languages, other than English, are you proficient? Please list each language and rank your proficiency on a basic-moderate-fluent scale in each of the following areas: a)Comprehension, b) Reading, c) Speaking, d) Writing, e) Professional Capacity
Please describe your interest in the GW UNESCO Fellows Program. Include any relevant experience, what you will bring to the program, and how your time in placement will benefit you in your future career. Please touch on any specific topics and/or themes in international education (including global citizenship, peace education, higher education, and refugee education, etc.). You may mention specific UNESCO projects, initiatives, offices and/or institutes that you are interested in (600 word limit)
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