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9) What are the selection criteria?
Fellows are chosen on the basis of their leadership potential and commitment to community or national development, as well as for their academic promise and achievement. Successful candidates must hold baccalaureate degree or its equivalent and have demonstrated excellence in their undergraduate studies; have experience in community service or development-related activities; intend to pursue formal masters or doctoral training that will enhance their leadership skills in fields related to the Foundation’s program interests; present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems in their own countries; and commit themselves to working on these issues following the fellowship period. Priority is given to people from groups or communities that have historically lacked opportunities to pursue higher education.

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