The International Development Program has approximately 100 students in residence. They are an exceptionally diverse group, representing all regions of the world and speaking more than forty languages. Many students entered the program with previous experience in international development, and most engage in practical training during the program through internships and research in Washington D.C. or overseas. 

Awards and Fellowships

The International Development Program is very proud of our students. Our students are awarded some of the country's most prestigious awards and fellowships year after year. In 2006, for example, our students were awarded the following:

2006 Presidential Management Fellowship Finalists:
Angeli Kirk
Rebecca Jones

2006 Boren Fellowship:
Alison Pflepsen

2006 US Department of State Critical Language Scholarship:
Christian Doolin

2006 American University Awards:
Monica Price - Graduate Award for Service to the School of International Service
Helen Markelova - International Student/Scholar award for Academic Excellence
Ajani Husbands - Multicultural Leadership Award

Students are also very active in development-related organizations both on and off campus. Both the International Development Program Student Association (IDPSA) and the Fair Trade Student Association (FTSA) were founded by students in the ID Program.