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The Korbel School Invests in the Next Generation of Latino Leaders Alongside the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

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Josef Korbel School of International Studies signs agreement with CHCI

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The Josef Korbel School of International Studies has partnered with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) to offer CHCI alumni a 50% tuition discount for any of its graduate programs and an application fee waiver. This partnership will expand educational opportunities for CHCI alumni and reduce their educational costs while bringing CHCI’s network of Latino Professionals to Korbel. 

“I am delighted to share the news of our partnership with CHCI. This is a significant step in our ongoing commitment to making graduate education more accessible and affordable. The talented professionals in the CHCI program will be right at home in our community of scholars, thought leaders, and changemakers.” – Dean Fritz Mayer

CHCI addresses issues facing the Latino community by bringing together the most influential actors in policymaking: members of Congress, other elected officials, corporate executives, and influential nonprofits. CHCI provides leadership, public service, and policy experiences to outstanding Hispanic students and young professionals, which complements the Korbel School’s dedication to training the next generation of leaders in international affairs and public policy.

“We are excited to collaborate with the Josef Korbel School of International Studies to offer the CHCI alumni network another incredible opportunity,” said Marco Davis, CHCI President and CEO. “This partnership advances our goal of making higher education more attainable and maintains our commitment to fostering leadership and service. This collaboration will prepare our alumni to tackle global challenges with greater expertise and dedication.”

The Korbel School will allow CHCI participants to earn a master’s degree in any one of the following programs:

  • Global Economic Affairs
  • Global Environmental Sustainability
  • International Development
  • International Human Rights
  • International Security
  • International Studies
  • Public Policy

The MA and MPP programs at the Korbel School require 60 credits and two academic years of full-time enrollment. To apply to our programs, follow this link.

About the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute:

CHCI is the premier Hispanic nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization in the country dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders®, providing leadership, public service, and policy experiences to outstanding students and young professionals, and convening Members of Congress, other public officials, corporate executives, nonprofit advocates, and thought leaders to discuss issues facing the nation and the Hispanic community.