IPSS Application

The IPSS 2014 application is closed.

**Please contact Carolyn Meyer at cmeyer@miis.edu regarding second-round application options.

We recommend previewing this application prior to entering your information.

The following application must be filled out in its entirety during one online session - the application is not complete until you electronically sign the final page. Please note that incomplete or late applications will NOT be considered.

Writing tests will be held during April for students who make it to the second round of the selection process.

If you have any questions or comments about this program in general or this application, please contact ipss@miis.edu or call (831) 647-6417.

Application Instructions

1) View past IPSS Participants and organizations to generate ideas for your own experience

2) Upload the following application materials to your online application. An updated Resume or CV. A sample resume can be viewed here.

A completed degree map. This document will list all previous and anticipated courses at MIIS by semester. List courses you anticipate you will take based on past offerings.
A personal statement to the "IPSS Selection Committee". Your personal statement should be approximately 500 words and should describe how your desired IPSS post will assist you in meeting your professional and academic goals. Explain why this experience will enhance your career goals in contrast to taking 12 units of on-campus coursework during the spring 2012 semester. Applicants selected for the IPSS program will be asked to revise this personal statement for inclusion in our initial email communication with the organization.

3) Complete the online IPSS application below. Remember, you are not finished with the application until you click "submit."

*If you are having trouble accessing this application, please make sure that your web browser (Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc.) is up to date. Contact (831) 647-6417 if you are having any problems.

Section 1: Current Contact Information

Student I.D. Number: *

Last Name: *

First Name: *

Country of Citizenship: *

Local Street Address: *

City: *

State: *

Zip Code: *

Phone Number: *

Permanent Email Address: *

School Email Address:

Section 2: Academic Information

Degree Program: *

If you are an IPS student, what is your specialization/track?:

Current Semester: *

Expected Graduation Date: *

Career Advisor: *

Scholarship Considerations (Fulbright, etc.)

Please list any country or external scholarship programs you/we would need to contact to request an extension of your scholarship program through August 2013 (The IPSS semester is an extended spring semester and ends in August).

This would only apply to applicants participating in external scholarship programs, such as Fulbright, Bolashak, etc. who would like to complete IPSS during their fourth semester.

Country or external scholarship programs:

Section 3: IPSS Program

How did you hear about IPSS?: *

Name of MIIS faculty or staff member who recommended IPSS (if applicable):

Policy issue(s) you would like to work on during IPSS

Policy Issue #1: *

Policy Issue #2:

Section 4: Organization Selection

Please provide the following information for the top three organizations where you would like to serve during IPSS (see IPSS Participating Organization list).

Note that students do not have to have a decision on which organization they will be working for during the application process.

You only need to provide detailed contact information for an organization if the specific organization and department/division is not listed on our participating organization list. Note that decision on organization choice can be changed.

If your organization (and specific department and location) are on our participating organization list, you need only list the organization, division, and location.

If you wish to select an organization that is not on the list, please do the appropriate research to find the person who should be contacted.

Typically, this should not be the HR department, but rather the specific individual you would expect to work under.

Organization #1

Branch/Division:

Contact Person:

Title:

Location:

Telephone (Including country/city codes):

Fax:

Email:

Organization #2

Branch/Division:

Contact Person:

Title:

Location:

Telephone (Including country/city codes):

Fax:

Email:

Organization #3

Branch/Division:

Contact Person:

Title:

Location:

Telephone (Including country/city codes):

Fax:

Email:

Section 5: Summer Plans

It is highly recommended that you secure an internship in an international organization over the summer.

What are your plans for the summer?: *

Section 6: Download your Resume, Personal Statement, and Degree Map

The IPSS Academic Director, Immersive Professional Learning Director, and your adviser will be evaluating your resume, personal statement and degree map during this process. First semester students are required to download their undergraduate official or unofficial transcripts.

Resume or CV: *

Degree Map: *

Personal Statement : *

Undergraduate Transcript (for first semester applicants only):

Section 7: Agreement and E-Signature

Please note that incomplete or late applications will NOT be considered.

For technical questions regarding this application please contact the IPSS coordinator at ipss@miis.edu.

For career planing questions, please contact your career advisor.

For program policy questions or concerns, please contact GSIPM Special Programs Manager, Carolyn Taylor Meyer at cmtaylor@mis.edu. For academic questions, please contact Prof. Maha Baimryzaeva at mbaimyrz@miis.edu.

By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. By submitting this application, I understand that it is for consideration for admission to IPSS.

By entering my name and date below, I confirm that I understand and agree to the Monterey Institute’s Student Code of Conduct:

Name: *

Date: *

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