International Road Federation Fellowship for Highway‑related Studies (Engineering, Transport Management, etc)
- Course(s) Offered: Highway-related (engineering, road transport management, etc)
- Course Level: Graduate (fellowship)
- Provider: IRF
- Country to Study in: USA, Other countries
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2016
Eligibility (Selection Criteria)
a). REQUIREMENTS: Traditional Fellowship
In general, candidates are expected to meet these criteria:
A Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in a transportation-related discipline
A minimum of 2 years work experience in a transportation-related field
A commitment to full-time study for a minimum of one year
A notarized letter stating your intent to return to your home country within two years of graduation, for the purpose of permanent employment. IRF will provide a template for this certified document.
The ability to travel to and within the United States of America
The ability to actively engage in study and/or research in English
Demonstrated potential as next-generation leader in the road transport industry
Strong endorsements from national road associations (or similar agencies), IRF Members, and/or IRF Fellow(s)Students are strongly encouraged to attend one of IRF’s Member Universities in the United States, and these procedures and requirements are written for those situations. However, IRF also allows attendance at other universities in the United States and abroad. Students opting to attend universities outside the United States will be required to attend the Road Scholar Program.
In all cases, the International Road Federation requires evidence that the applicant has an obligation to return to the sponsoring country after his or her studies, in order to apply the knowledge he or she has gained.
b). REQUIREMENTS: Executive Fellowship
Students must be nominated by a Member University professor in order to be considered.Selection criteria:
Upon receipt of an application, IRF reviews both the applicant’s professional record and his or her undergraduate academic record. The universities, however, tend to place greater weight on the previous academic record when reviewing an application for admission.
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