IRF accepting Fellowship programme applications

The International Road Educational Foundation is now accepting applications for its IRF Fellowship Programme. The Class of 2016 will start its first Semester in Autumn 2015. Students selected for the Class of 2016 will also participate in the 10-day IRF Road Scholar Program, held in Washington, DC in January. The IRF Fellowship Program provides a graduate level scholarship to young professionals who have strong academic backgrounds, professional qualifications, leadership potential, and a commitment to retu
July 14, 2014 Read time: 3 mins
The International Road Educational Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2462 IRF Fellowship Programme. The Class of 2016 will start its first Semester in Autumn 2015. Students selected for the Class of 2016 will also participate in the 10-day IRF Road Scholar Program, held in Washington, DC in January. The IRF Fellowship Program provides a graduate level scholarship to young professionals who have strong academic backgrounds, professional qualifications, leadership potential, and a commitment to return to their respective home countries after graduation. Since 1949, the IRF has awarded more than 1,300 grants to individuals from 118 countries on six continents. Many Fellows have become high-level government officials and leaders in the private sector. "The Fellowship Program provides IRF members an opportunity to meet and develop relationships with the next generation of transportation industry leaders," said C Patrick Sankey, president & CEO of the IRF. "While there are many qualified students around the world, the IRF is seeking candidates who possess a strong passion and believe in the immense socio-economic benefits of having better, safer, and more sustainable roads and transportation networks in their home countries and around the world," Sankey added.

The IRF encourages all its Members in good standing as well as IRF Fellow Alumni to submit nominations for the Class of 2016. Students not nominated by an IRF Member or IRF Fellow may apply for a grant. However, greater consideration will be given to those students nominated by an IRF Member or Fellow. Students awarded grants will be enrolled in a US university for the 2015 Autumn semester.

In general, candidates are expected to meet key criteria; however, there are circumstances where some flexibility is possible. They require potential as next-generation leader in the highway industry, financing, administration, planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. A Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) is needed in a transportation-related discipline and applicants require the ability to actively engage in study and/or research in English, as well as having a commitment to full-time study for a minimum of nine months. Applicants also need the ability to travel to and within the US and strong endorsements from national road associations (or similar agencies), IRF Members, and/or IRF Fellow(s).

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