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The Future Generations Graduate School Admissions Office uses rolling admissions. As applications are received they are evaluated for a decision. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early as the class fills rapidly as the deadline approaches. The next class begins in January 2010.

The eligbility requirements are: 

  •   Commitment to Community: A recommendation from a community, organization, or government with whom you'll be working with as the foundation of your practicum project throughout the two-year program.
  • English proficiency:  Non-native English speakers must take the TOEFL and obtain a score of 550 (or the equivalent) or be enrolled in intensive English instruction.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an approved college or university.
  • Internet connectivity

After you download your application form, there is a four step process:

  1. Submit Your Application. If you successfully meet the criteria for admission, you have passed phase one of the process. Future Generations then informs you if any further information is needed. At this point, we are also likely to interview you over the telephone or in person.
  2. Prove Evidence of Community: You must be endorsed by a community to participate in this academic program. In all instances, applicants must have an active base within a community. If community involvement and support are evident, you have passed phase two of the application.We generally interview one or more members of the community where you intend to apply your learning and research.
  3. Finalize Financial Plan and Scholarship Details: Phase three is the Scholarship Committee's decision based on its review of your financial disclosure. If financial assistance is needed and requested, Future Generations will work closely with you and your community to ensure that your merit and need match available resources for this program of applied graduate studies.
  4. A Signed Agreement: Finally, phase four includes a signed agreement between you and Future Generations to the terms for delivering and covering the costs of this applied graduate education.

Provisional Acceptance

The Admissions Committee looks for candidates who are teachers of social change and nature conservation. Many of these people will have come to show these leadership gifts in the context of communities traumatized by conflict. The Admissions Committee looks for unusual circumstances in background or training that augment one's ability to complete the program. Provisional acceptance may be considered in special cases.

Health Caveat

Applicants must take into consideration the physical requirements of the residential study portion of this program. Students trek and conduct field research at high altitudes in the Andes and Himalayas. They live in simple village conditions without indoor plumbing. There may be irregular access to electricity. We adapt to the existing diets of the communities we visit.

The Admissions office works closely with each applicant. We encourage you to email admissions@future.org or call 1-304-358-2000 for assistance in completing your application. To download application requirements and forms, click on the following links:

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