City Year-SIT partnership scholarships increased
Announcement Date: September 14, 2023 | 91精品
BRATTLEBORO, Vermont鈥91精品 and City Year are proud to announce the extension of a partnership that provides scholarships to City Year participants who enroll in any SIT Graduate Institute hybrid or Global MA program. The new agreement includes an increase in the .
Through the partnership, SIT will waive the application fee for AmeriCorps members and those who have completed at least one term of service. Accepted applicants automatically receive a $10,000 scholarship for any of SIT鈥檚 one-year Global MA program, or at least a $7,500 scholarship toward a part-time hybrid program.
鈥淲e are very proud to continue to partner with City Year to advance our shared values and priorities,鈥 said Mory Pagel, SIT vice president for innovation, strategy, and partnerships. 鈥淭his partnership highlights the visions of both organizations, integrating the power of knowledge and service in addressing critical global issues.鈥
Pagel said City Year participants are an excellent fit for SIT Graduate programs including the full-time global programs that take place on SIT鈥檚 campus locations around the world. 鈥淭hese idealistic and committed leaders have a high level of maturity, insight, and experience working in diverse settings,鈥 he noted.
City Year staff employed for at least two years are also eligible for these benefits. Applicants will be considered for additional merit-based awards depending on the strength of their application.
Eligible SIT MA programs are:
Global Master of Arts (full time)
Master of Arts (part-time hybrid)
- (formerly TESOL)
In addition to the scholarships and fee waiver, admitted students may defer enrollment by one year if they decide to serve additional time with City Year before starting their studies.