CONTACT Summer Peacebuilding Program
Admissions
Selection Criteria and Application Process
The CONTACT Summer Peacebuilding Program is designed for working professionals who want to further their skills and knowledge in peacebuilding, as well as those who plan to pursue a graduate degree in conflict transformation. Participants hail from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, and over the years have represented more than 60 different countries. Alumni of the CONTACT summer program are working globally with a variety of local and international NGOs; local, state, and national governments; community and youth organizations; religious and cultural institutions; and media organizations.
Criteria for acceptance into the program include professional experience, academic ability, career goals, cross-cultural experiences, and ability to work well with others. A variety of methods may be used to assess these qualities, including an essay, review of past academic performance, references, and in some cases a personal interview.
Apply online to the CONTACT Summer Peacebuilding Program. Please submit the following materials via your online application.
- Your résumé or curriculum vitae in English
- An essay of approximately 500 words describing one significant intercultural experience and analyze how this experience has shaped your education and/or career path.
- One (1) letter of reference in English. (The reference writers should complete your reference online after you’ve clicked the “Send Request” button in your online application.) If possible, please send the letter from your current or most recent supervisor who knows your work.
- Transcripts from all previous colleges or universities (Unofficial copies are sufficient.)
- Applicants whose first language is not English and who did not attend an undergraduate institution at which the language of instruction was English must provide documentation that will demonstrate their English language acquisition (courses attended, tests given, etc). If the admission reviewers consider that there is further evidence needed, we will contact you for a phone or a Skype interview. If you have taken and passed the TOEFL or IELTS exams, please upload copies of your test scores to your online application.
Scholarships
A limited number of competitive scholarships are available to participants of the CONTACT program. These scholarships cover only tuition expenses, and do not cover room, board, transportation, visa fees, or other personal expenses. Participants are encouraged to seek out funding sources within their own communities or organizations to cover the cost of participation.
Calendar and Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | April 5, 2013 |
| Arrival and Registration | May 26, 2013 |
| Peacebuilding I | May 27, 2013 to June 7, 2013 SIT Graduate Institute, Brattleboro, Vermont |
| Peacebuilding II | June 10, 2013 to June 14, 2013 SIT Graduate Institute, Brattleboro, Vermont |
Note: Classes take place Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Optional but recommended evening and weekend activities take place most days.
Phone:
877.257.7751, extension 3433
802.258.3433
TTY:
802.258.3388
Fax:
802.258.3320
Mailing Address:
PO Box 676, 1 Kipling Road
Brattleboro, VT 05302 USA