Chris Privett
Duke University's
Fuqua School of Business
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Durham, NC 27708-0125
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South African Students Invited to Apply for Fellowship
Duke announces fellowship for South African student
July 01, 2009
DURHAM, N.C. - Duke University announced today The Fuqua School of Business and the Black Management Forum will offer a resident of South Africa a fellowship to The Duke MBA - Cross Continent program. The chosen recipient of the Black Management Forum - Duke Global MBA Fellowship will be named in October 2009 and enter the program in August 2010.
The Black Management Forum is a thought leadership organization dedicated to socio-economic improvements in South Africa. Based in Sandton, South Africa, BMF works to develop managerial leadership among the country's black population.
The fellowship is part of Duke's international growth strategy, which includes Fuqua teaching locations in the United Kingdom, India, Russia, China, and the Middle East. Duke CE, Fuqua's corporate education arm, has a permanent presence in Johannesburg.
"We're pleased to work with the Black Management Forum in providing this fellowship to a deserving student," said Fuqua Dean Blair Sheppard. "There is a significant service component to Duke's global plans and this fellowship will help produce one more leader who can be part of South Africa's continuing emergence as a vital economic engine for Africa and the rest of the world. The recipient will be part of a class gaining a deeper understanding of the opportunities in Africa."
The Black Management Forum - Duke Global MBA Fellowship will be offered to a current permanent resident of South Africa (citizen or long-term immigrant) who will agree to return to work in South Africa for at least two years. The fellowship is open to people working in the public and private sectors, with preference given to applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applicants must meet minimum technology access requirements and will be required to demonstrate skills and experience consistent with Duke's admission criteria for The Duke MBA - Cross Continent program.
Those interested in applying for the Black Management Forum - Duke Global MBA Fellowship can contact Fuqua admissions at crosscontinent-info@fuqua.duke.edu.
Fellowship applications must be received by September 22, 2009. Duke will waive all application fees for fellowship applicants.