American Management Association Expands Scholarship Program for International Students Studying in the U.S.

International students and scholars studying in the United States are invited to participate in management education and professional development programs offered by American Management Association (AMA) as a result of a joint program between AMA and the Institute of International Education (IIE). AMA will provide up to 300 full scholarships to qualified students in IIE-sponsored programs to attend AMA seminars in 2007.

Fulbright students and scholars as well as Humphrey Program Fellows are eligible to apply for the AMA scholarships.

AMA’s world-class programs, ranging from general management to project management and executive leadership, complement the rigorous academic courses in which these grantees are enrolled. Seminars generally span two to four days and cost on average $1,800. Most scholarship participants will attend seminars at AMA’s Executive Conference Centers in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, San Francisco or Washington, D.C.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for us to help future leaders from all over the world acquire the essential management skills they need to leverage their potential and make a significant impact when they return to their home countries and organizations,” said AMA President and CEO Edward T. Reilly. “Working with IIE ensures that our programs reach the most outstanding future leaders from around the world.”

This joint program with IIE is one component of AMA’s global outreach initiative designed to bring the advantages of proven management development training to new populations.

“We’re delighted to be expanding this program with AMA,” commented IIE President Alan Goodman. “AMA’s training programs supplement the rigorous academic courses our international grantees are taking and expose them to American business people and practices in a collaborative team setting. The AMA Nonprofit Scholarship Program adds a rich dimension to their learning experience in the U.S.”

About AMA

American Management Association is a world leader in professional development and performance-based learning solutions. AMA provides individuals and organizations worldwide with the knowledge, skills and tools to achieve performance excellence, adapt to changing realities and prosper in a complex and competitive world. Each year, thousands of customers learn new skills and behaviors, gain more confidence, advance their careers and contribute to the success of their organizations. AMA offers a range of unique seminars, workshops, conferences, customized corporate programs, online learning, newsletters, journals and books. AMA has earned its trusted reputation as a successful partner in worldwide professional education and development that improves the immediate performance and long-term results for both individuals and organizations. For more information visit http://www.amanet.org.

About IIE
The Institute of International Education is the world’s most experienced global higher education and professional exchange agency. It administers the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s premier public diplomacy initiative, and provides training and leadership development programs for public and private sector professionals around the world. IIE also organizes democracy-building, civil society and human rights training initiatives in transitional societies. In addition, it initiates projects that help students and scholars worldwide, including testing and advising, scholarships, information on opportunities for international study, and emergency financial assistance. IIE’s Website is www.iie.org.