“The Ryan Center of Villanova University is honored to be affiliated with The Institute of World Politics — one of the premier graduate programs specializing in national security politics and grand strategy. In our current political situation, we need some of our best graduates to pursue these critically important fields of study and practice.”
Dr. Colleen Sheehan, director of The Matthew J. Ryan Center for the Study of Free Institutions and the Public Good at Villanova
“IWP is thrilled to embark upon this partnership with Villanova University and the Ryan Center. IWP’s central mission of educating the next generation of leadership in intelligence, diplomacy, and national security is greatly strengthened by this endeavor, as is our mutual commitment to American values and their defense. Thanks to this, Villanova alumni are now able to take better advantage of the unique education offered by IWP.”
Tim Stebbins, Vice President of Graduate Recruitment at IWP
About the IWP-Villanova partnership
In May 2018, IWP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Villanova University. IWP already welcomed one Villanova alumna through this new partnership that will continue to bring highly qualified students to IWP.
Benefits for Villanova students and alumni
- $2,200 guaranteed scholarship per semester for IWP’s in-person academic programs, if accepted within IWP admissions guidelines
- Additional merit-based scholarships also available
- Tuition reduction from $650 to $500 per credit hour if enrolled in IWP’s distance programs
- Early Assurance – Apply on or after April 30 of your Junior/3rd Year (Example: Current 3rd years may apply April 30, 2018 for Fall 2019 admission)
- Retroactive for Villanova alumni
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Above: Villanova graduate Jennifer was the recipient of a $25,000 scholarship from The Louis DeJoy and Aldona Z. Wos Family Foundation and a $2,200 Joe C. Hayes Scholarship. In addition to these two IWP scholarships, she is receiving $2,200 per semester as part of the IWP-Villanova partnership.