Experience Prague this summer in a unique educational environment with 100 students from more than 25 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the United States. The American Institute on Political and Economic Systems (AIPES) is an academic program designed to explore the political, economic and cultural issues of the world as it grows under democratic principles. AIPES embodies diversity and culture as its cornerstone to educating future leaders. Over 1500 alumni have attended AIPES since its founding in 1993. Students gather in the historical and cultural capital of the Czech Republic to study the basic foundations of a free society. Students are encouraged to apply these concepts to the transitions already taking place in their home countries. Students from a wide range of nationalities, religions and ethnicities have a chance to interact, learn and share their experiences in ways that can benefit their educational and professional development.
The total cost of the Institute is 3,500 Euros. Nearly all students admitted to the Institute receive a substantial scholarship to attend, and the amount students pay depends on the scholarship they receive. These scholarships are provided by donors to The Fund for American Studies, and have been designated for students from various countries.
To be considered for admission, one must submit the Online Application Form and the remaining application requirements listed below via our online application system Apply Yourself, mail or by fax before the application deadlines. All faxes must have a cover page with the student's name listed on each page.
# One letter of recommendation: The letter can be from someone who knows you well and a respected/ law abiding member of society. The letter should be a maximum of one page, typed on letterhead and have the name, address, email (if available) and signature of the author. All recommendations are subject to verification.
# An official transcript in English: From your home university indicating the courses you have taken and the grades you received in each course. The transcript must be stamped with an official seal. If there is a translation with the transcript, it must include the seal or signature of the official translator. Graduate students (Masters or PhD degrees) must include their undergraduate transcripts. You can send these to The Fund for American Studies as an email attachment provided it is scanned and verified by home university. If you are sending them to us by email, please send them to Ms. Brigit Moore at bmoore@tfas.org with the word "TRANSCRIPTS" in the subject line.
# Resume or curriculum vitae: Typed, one-page document outlining work, academic, and leadership experience. A resume or CV must be in an outline format with at least the following headings: Education, Work Experience, and Activities.
# A typed statement-of-purpose not to exceed 500 words stating your career goals and how the Institute will enhance your personal and professional skills in achieving these goals.
# Analytical Essay: All applicants must prove their analytical and writing skills by reading an essay provided in the application and then answer the question provided. The maximum length to the essay is 750 words. Essay guidelines can be found on our Apply Yourself Application Center.
# Phone Interview: You will be required to conduct a phone interview with a member of the TFAS International staff. You will be contacted with all of the details of the interview at the primary email address you provide in your
Final Deadline: 15 March 2011
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