2014 Application Information

Application Deadline: 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Only members of the Classes of 2014 and 2015 at Wellesley College are eligible to apply, with preference will be given to the Class of 2015.

Application Instructions

Note: You must be registered with MyCWS to complete the application.

Submit 2013 Application Form (short Google form)
Upload one-page resume to MyCWS (upload as “Resume”)
Upload current unofficial transcript or grade report obtained from MyWellesley. (upload as "Transcript")
Upload two 500-word essays (see topics below; upload to MyCWS as "Writing Sample #1" and "Writing Sample #2")
After all required documents are uploaded, you must submit them to On Campus Interview Schedule 889/Job 7736 (“2014 Albright Fellow”). Make sure the correct documents are selected for uploading and SUBMIT your application. Upon successful completion of step 5, you should see the message “Your request to interview has been submitted. You will be notified when selections have been made”.
Request one letter of recommendation, preferably from a Wellesley College faculty/staff member. The letter must be emailed directly to: AlbrightInstitute@wellesley.edu.

MyCWS Schedule ID number: 889

MyCWS job number: 7736 ("2014 Albright Fellow")

Essay Topics for 2014 Application

Each essay should be no more than 500 words.

Essay #1 (Upload as Writing Sample #1 in MyCWS)

What would you hope to gain from the Albright Institute? How might your participation augment your academic interests or future goals? How would you represent Wellesley's mission and purpose if selected for this program?

Essay #2 (Upload as Writing Sample #2 in MyCWS)

The National Intelligence Council identified a number of “tectonic shifts” in its recent Global Trends 2030 report, which the Council defined as “critical changes to key features of our global environment that will affect how the world works.” Select and address one of these shifts (more information below), explaining what the challenges are and what measures might be used to address it:

· Growth of the global middle class

· Definitive shift of economic power to the East and South

· Unprecedented and widespread aging

· Urbanization

· Food and water pressures

**Tectonic shifts between now and 2030 (excerpted from Global Trends 2030* report)**

Growth of the Global Middle Class

Middle classes most everywhere in the developing world are poised to expand substantially in terms of both absolute numbers and the percentage of the population that can claim middleclass status during the next 15-20 years.

Definitive Shift of Economic Power to the East and South

The US, European, and Japanese share of global income is projected to fall from 56 percent today to well under half by 2030. In 2008, China overtook the US as the world’s largest saver; by 2020, emerging markets’ share of financial assets is projected to almost double.

Unprecedented and Widespread Aging

Whereas in 2012 only Japan and Germany have matured beyond a median age of 45 years, most European countries, South Korea, and Taiwan will have entered the post-mature age category by 2030. Migration will become more globalized as both rich and developing countries suffer from workforce shortages.

Urbanization

Today’s roughly 50-percent urban population will climb to nearly 60 percent, or 4.9 billion people, in 2030. Africa will gradually replace Asia as the region with the highest urbanization growth rate. Urban centers are estimated to generate 80 percent of economic growth; the potential exists to apply modern technologies and infrastructure, promoting better use of scarce resources.

Food and Water Pressures

Demand for food is expected to rise at least 35 percent by 2030 while demand for water is expected to rise by 40 percent. Nearly half of the world’s population will live in areas experiencing severe water stress. Fragile states in Africa and the Middle East are most at risk of experiencing food and water shortages, but China and India are also vulnerable.

NOTE: We will confirm that all applicants are in good standing with General Judiciary before making final selections for the program.