WR Student Award – The Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication

April 10, 2024April 23, 2024

Congratulations to Matt Snow, recipient of 2024 Walter Roberts Public Diplomacy Studies award.

By Yvonne Oh, IPDGC Program Coordinator

Since 2011, the Walter Roberts Endowment and the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication (IPDGC) has spent time learning how our GW graduate students plan their future global careers, and with this year’s award we recognize one exceptional student who has shown exemplary performance in public diplomacy studies.

Matthew Snow, a graduate student at GWU’s Elliott School and the MA in Global Communication program, has been selected as the recipient of the Walter Roberts Award for Public Diplomacy Studies. This award recognizes Matthew’s exceptional academic performance and current work related to public diplomacy, as well as his aspirations to continue contributing to the field.

Matt’s time in the graduate program saw him refine his skills, competencies, and knowledge to launch him into a career as a U.S. diplomat. His studies were a vehicle of personal and professional growth.

I was drawn to public diplomacy by the parallels from my time in the music industry. Being on tour in a band means constantly creating new connections, forging new relationships, and hopefully making new fans. It is also a lot of hard work to find ways of connecting with people you’ve never met in places you’ve never been.
Matthew Snow, MA Global Communication ’24

His professors have been impressed with his eagerness for positive engagement. GW adjunct professor Dr. Patricia Kabra, a Senior Officer in the Foreign Service, noted that Matt always demonstrated openness and support for fellow students, shared his knowledge, and encouraged classmates to think creatively about public diplomacy.

This award is a testament to Matt’s dedication, passion, and ability to engage with others. His future in public diplomacy is bright, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact he will undoubtedly make in the field.

Congratulations Matt, on this well-deserved honor!

March 11, 2024May 3, 2024

Recognizing excellence in Public Diplomacy studies

Applications open to GW graduate students in international affairs

The Walter Roberts Endowment (WRE) is happy to announce that the application period is open for the student award for Public Diplomacy Studies. Final-year (spring/ summer 2024 graduation) GW Elliott School graduate student who has shown academic excellence in public diplomacy studies are encouraged to apply.

Since 2011, the Endowment has annually a GW student with this award which is announced at the receives Elliott School’s Commencement ceremony and also come with a cash prize.

Note: Applicants must be enrolled as full-time final year (spring/ summer 2024 graduation) students in graduate programs at the Elliott School of International Affairs.

The deadline for submission for the Student Award is Wednesday, April 6 by 11:59 pm EST

The supporting documents for your application should be uploaded on this form.

Your resume
A 500-word essay on their goals for pursuing further studies or careers based on their courses in public diplomacy or global communications.
*A one-page letter of support from a professor – to be emailed separately to ipdgc@gwu.edu

Please send questions, to IPDGC@gwu.edu

Deadline for applications: Wednesday March 20, 2024 by 11:59 pm

April 30, 2023April 23, 2024

Congratulations to Brandon Bell and Sherilyn Harrington!

Graduate students receive the 2023 Walter Roberts Public Diplomacy Studies award

By Yvonne Oh, IPDGC Program Coordinator

This year, the Walter Roberts Endowment and the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication (IPDGC) are proud to announce that the annual student award for excellence in Public Diplomacy studies goes to graduate students Brandon Bell and Sherilyn Harrington.

Each year, the Walter Roberts Endowment recognizes a GW graduate student who shows exemplary performance in public diplomacy studies and has aspirations for a future career in this field.

Our two students this year, Brandon Bell and Sherilyn Harrington, are both in the MA program in Global Communication at the Elliott School of International Affairs. Their interviews with fellow grad student Mohamad Fayaz Yourish are coming soon – they both share their passion for careers in international affairs and being part of American engagement with the world.

Congratulations and Raise High!

March 1, 2023March 27, 2023

Public Diplomacy Studies Award 2023 – applications now closed

The Walter Roberts Endowment, through IPDGC, has been consistent in supporting and recognizing GWU graduate students interested in public diplomacy.

Since 2011, the Endowment has awarded a GWU Elliott School graduate student who has shown academic excellence in their studies related to public diplomacy.

The awardee receives a prize for their academic excellence in Public Diplomacy studies while at George Washington University and will get recognized at the Elliott School’s commencement ceremony at the end of the academic year.

Eligibility
Applicants for the award must be on schedule to graduate from the Elliott School of International Affairs this spring term. Applicants are also asked to provide:

A resume
A 500-word essay on their goals for pursuing further studies or careers based on their PD courses
due by March 13 by 5:00 PM ET

DEADLINE for Applications has passed: March 12 by 11:59 PM ET

April 30, 2022April 23, 2024

Congratulations to Nikki Hinshaw – recipient of the 2022 Walter Roberts Public Diplomacy Studies award!

By Yvonne Oh, IPDGC Program Coordinator

The Walter Roberts Endowment and the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication (IPDGC) are proud to announce that Global Communication graduate student Nikki Hinshaw is receiving this year’s award.

Each year, the Walter Roberts Endowment recognizes a GW graduate student who shows exemplary performance in public diplomacy studies and has aspirations for a future career in this field.

*Nikki Hinshaw, MA Global Communication ’22*

Ms. Hinshaw is graduating with a master’s in Global Communication and concentrations in Public Diplomacy and International Education. She developed a love for the field of international education and exchange after studying abroad in Ghana, and interning for exchange programs at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the International Center for Journalists, and the Institute of International Education, amongst others.

Ms. Hinshaw fostered her research interests in virtual exchange, domestic dimensions of public diplomacy, disinformation and media capacity-building, and diversity, equity, and inclusion through her capstone, coursework, and research assistantship in GSHED’s Global Education Lab.

Professor Patricia Kabra who teaches Public Diplomacy and the Communication and Modern Diplomacy seminars at the School of Media and Public Affairs, noted: “Nikki Hinshaw is one of those students who has pursued, at every opportunity, an avenue leading to PD. From work and internships at the Department of State, IIE, the International Center for Journalists to Sister Cities, she has packed in more experience than seems possible over the last few years.”

Again, congratulations to Nikki, and all the best to the 2022 graduating cohort of the MA Global Communication program.

Raise High!

March 24, 2022November 5, 2022

Open for submissions: 2022 Student Award for Public Diplomacy Studies

GW graduate students in international affairs encouraged to apply

The Walter Roberts Endowment (WRE) is happy to announce that the submissions period is open for the student award for Public Diplomacy Studies for 2^nd year graduate students at the Elliott School of International Affairs.

Since 2011, the Endowment has awarded the Walter Roberts Public Diplomacy Studies Award to a graduating student from the Master’s programs at the GW Elliott School of International Affairs, for academic excellence and professional aspirations in public diplomacy. The Award is recognized at the Commencement ceremony of the Elliott School and offers a $1000 prize to the successful student.

All applicants must be enrolled as full-time second-year students in graduate programs at the Elliott School of International Affairs.

The deadline for submission for the Student Award is Wednesday, April 6 by 11:59 pm EST

Applicants of this award need to provide:

A resume
A 500-word essay on your goals for pursuing further studies or careers based on your PD courses.
A short email/ letter of support from a GWU professor sent directly to ipdgc@gwu.edu

(Subject: NAME OF STUDENT: “PD Studies Award 2021” or “Summer Internship grant”)

Please email the submission materials, or any questions, to IPDGC@gwu.edu