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Bard College Center for Environmental Policy MSc in Environmental Policy Program and International Scholarships, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. The Center's Graduate Program offers an intensive course of study and practical training in preparation for environmental careers in nonprofit organizations, government, and the private sector. The program emphasizes methods of critical inquiry, and provides the practical knowledge necessary to apply environmental science to decisions affecting society and to understand the legal, political, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethical forces that influence the decision-making process. Graduates of the program are ready to bring these assets, underpinned by a sense of social responsibility and commitment, to their future work. Non-repayable grants are awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement and promise. Scholarships range from $5,000 to $22,000 annually for full-time enrollment. Application Deadline Scholarships: March 15 General Admission: February 2, 2009 Eligibility Requirements To be considered for financial aid at Bard College, international students and their parents are expected to complete the International Student Financial Aid Formand the Declaration of Finances, which foreign nationals file in order to obtain a visa. Prospective students' files are maintained in the Admissions Office along with their admission documents. The Admissions Office reviews the Declaration of Finances for each student. Upon notifying the student about admission, assuming that the decision is favorable, the Financial Aid Office will prepare a response to the student about financial aid. At times the need of the student is far greater than the College's resources can meet. In such a case, the Admission Office will correspond with the student stating that no offer of aid is being made due to that fact. The student in this case is given an opportunity to submit a new Declaration of Finances, indicating available resources to be higher. General Admission Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the program, there are no specific requirements concerning the applicant's prior field of study. However, applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent preparation as determined by the director of admissions. Undergraduate work should include at least one semester of calculus, statistics, or microeconomics. In addition, the applicant should have successfully completed the equivalent of two semesters in college of any combination of chemistry, biology, physics, earth science, or atmospheric science; in the case of international students, a high school BAC in math or science is required. Students lacking an economics background or a basic understanding of chemistry and biology are still encouraged to apply for admission, but are strongly advised to fill these gaps before entering the program. Foreign applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English and should take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores should be sent to the Bard Center for Environmental Policy by the Educational Testing Service. A minimum score of 600 on the written test or 250 on the computer-based test is required for admission. Other evidence of English-language proficiency will be accepted only with the approval of the Graduate Admission Committee. Further Information http://www.bard.edu/admission/finances/financial_aid/international/index.shtml http://www.bard.edu/cep/admission/requirements/ http://www.bard.edu/cep/admission/applying/ http://www.bard.edu/cep/academics/#master_envir Contact Bard Center for Environmental Policy
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