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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 8, 1998
Contact: Myra Marin, Program Manager
212/921-9400 or myranurf@aol.com
www.nuf.org
National Urban/Rural Fellowship Award
Class of 1999-2000
New York, NY -- The National Urban Fellows, Inc. is pleased to
announce that it is currently accepting applications for the National
Urban/Rural Fellowship Award. We are seeking exceptionally talented
mid-career individuals, from traditionally underrepresented communities,
who are committed to assuming leadership roles in public service. THE
APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 7, 1999.
The National Urban/Rural Fellows (NU/RF) is a premier graduate
fellowship that offers a unique learning experience: a fourteen month
academic program combined with a practical hands-on nine month
mentorship with a senior public administrator. The Fellowship is
conducted in partnership with Bernard M. Baruch College of the City
University of New York and begins with a Summer Academic session in
early June, followed by an assignment to a Mentorship site. During the
mentorship period fellows are required to complete additional course work
off campus and attend a mid year conference. The Fellow returns for a
second Summer Academic session in early June and upon successful completion
of all academic and fellowship requirements, is awarded a Master of Public
Administration.
A highly competitive and intensive full-time program, NU/RF grants
fellowships to a select group of 25 -30 individuals annually. The
candidates must possess superior leadership qualities; a strong public
administration background; a bachelors degree; an excellent academic
record; U.S. citizenship; a minimum of 3 years administrative or managerial
experience and a willingness to re-locate.
African-Americans, Native Americans and Latinos are strongly encouraged to
apply.
The Fellow receives a stipend; full payment of tuition; a book allowance;
as well as travel and moving expenses related to program activities.
Employment is not permitted during the Fellowship.
For further information or an application please contact Ms. Myra Marin at
212/921-9400 or at myranurf@aol.com.
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Enrique Gili
Hispanic American Village
enrique@minorities-jb.com
http://www.minorities-jb.com/hispanic.htm