Eligibility and Application Process
Who is eligible to apply?
- Graduate students from The New School
- No Incompletes
- Minimum GPA of 3.3
- Minimum 15 credits completed by end of Spring semester
How do I apply?
To apply for the 2012 IFP you must complete the online application and, at the end of the process, upload the following three documents:
- A recent resume or CV
- A brief essay for your first choice IFP country
- A brief essay for your second choice IFP country
Have these documents ready before you begin filling out this application. Without these document files available and ready for upload, you will not be able to complete the application process.
The brief essays (approximately 500 words) should explain:
1. Your reasons for wanting to participate in that particular IFP site, what relevant experience or coursework draws you to spend the summer in that country?
2. What prior experiences (research, internships, community service, travel, extracurricular activities, etc.) have you had that make you a strong candidate?
3. What you expect to gain from the experience and how does the IFP fits into your future studies and goals?
Do not send applications directly to Faculty Coordinators. Questions regarding the application process should be addressed to ifp@gpia.info.
Applications will not be reviewed until all materials have been received.
What else is required?
Should you be invited for an interview, you must be available for one of the interview sessions that will be held from Monday, Oct. 17 to Monday Oct. 24, 2011. We will be contacting you in mid-October to schedule an appointment.
2012 IFP Deadlines:
Application Deadline for GPIA students: Monday, Oct. 10, 2011
Applicant Interviews: Monday, Oct. 17 - Monday, Oct. 24, 2011
Notification of Acceptance: Tuesday Nov. 1, 2011
Accepted students need to attend the Acceptance Meeting on November 4, 2011.
Photo: Aya Tasaki IFP Nepal 2010