Heinz College will award the fellowship to qualified COLFUTURO students enrolling in its Master’s degree programs. Eligible students will receive a tuition discount scholarship equivalent to 75% of the then- current full-time tuition rate. The scholarship has been established as part of Heinz College’s commitment in strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of education between Colombia and the United States and promoting stronger ties between the orgnizations in order to increase the financial support available for graduate studies of Colombian students.
The mission of COLFUTURO is to contribute to the entrance of Colombia into a world undergoing globalization offering information about international education and supporting students to have a successful study experience overseas.
Eligibility
The program is designed for COLFUTURO students enrolling in the master’s degree programs at the Heinz College. Students who are offered a place for full-time graduate studies at Heinz College and who are selected as beneficiaries of the Loan-Scholarship Program of COLFUTURO will be eligible or considered for this program.
Students in Colombia interested in Heinz College- COLFUTURO joint graduate Loan-Scholarship Program will seek admission to the graduate degree programs offered by Heinz College (Master’s Degrees), following the normal application procedures and meeting all the standard admission requirements (including official language tests) established by Heinz College. Students admitted to graduate degree programs offered by Heinz College will submit a Loan-Scholarship application to COLFUTURO, following the normal application procedures and meeting all the standard requirements established by COLFUTURO. Students who are offered a place for full-time graduate studies at Heinz College and who are selected as beneficiaries of the Loan-Scholarship Program of COLFUTURO will be eligible or considered for the shared financing under this agreement.
Prerequisites
The Heinz College’s MISM program requires at least one college-level programming course prior to enrollment. Heinz College’s other graduate degree programs do not have formal prerequisites for admission. However, because the curriculum is highly quantitative, students should take at least one college-level in statistics, economics and in pre-calculus. Students who have not taken this coursework may be required to attend a summer program at the Heinz College for four weeks prior to the start of their program. There is no tuition for the summer program.
Admissions Requirements
To apply, prospective students must take the GRE (or GMAT), complete an application form, and submit transcripts from all universities attended, three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose and a resume. Students can apply on-line for free. Students are granted admission on the basis of academic achievement, performance on the GRE, experience in the proposed field of study, leadership experience, fit of their goals with the program, and recommendations that indicate they are capable of excelling in a rigorous master’s program. No single factor guarantees or prevents admission; all factors are weighed in the process.
To learn more about the Heinz College or the COLFUTURO partnership, please contact David Eber, Director of Admissions at deber@cmu.edu or 412-268-3347, or complete a brief prospective student profile.