AMECYD - WALDEN UNIVERSITY 2012
Reconociendo la importancia de la cooperación académica y el intercambio de experiencias con instituciones
de diferentes países, acerca de la planeación, ejercicio y evaluación de la Educación Continua y a Distancia, y
con la finalidad de contribuir al fortalecimiento de estas áreas, la AMECYD ha establecido vínculos con la
Walden University.
Esta institución prestigiosa, miembro de Laureate International Universities Network, es una universidad en
línea acreditada por el Higher Learning Commission en los Estados Unidos, con más de 40 años de experiencia
en educación a distancia. Hasta el momento cuenta con más de 40 mil alumnos es los Estados Unidos y el
resto del mundo.
Con la realización de un Convenio de Colaboración AMECYD-Walden University, se contribuirá a la capacitación
de profesionistas de sus afiliadas, en el área de educación a distancia; se organizarán eventos conjuntos y se
obtendrán becas en colegiaturas para los miembros que sean aceptados en programas en línea, de Walden
University.
A todos los miembros de las instituciones afiliadas a la AMECYD, se les invita a participar en la Primera
Convocatoria para la Obtención de una beca del 50% en la colegiatura de un programa en línea, de la Walden
University.
Se anexa la información y el formato correspondiente.
WALDEN UNIVERSITY –AMECYD SCHOLARSHIP
In celebration of the partnership between Walden University and
AMECYD we are pleased to announce the creation of
the Walden-AMECYD Scholarship Program to recognize exceptional individuals who are seeking to make a difference
in their profession and communities.
This scholarship program awards ONE(1) 50% scholarship, in one of the following programs, to ONE (1) AMECYD
member.
PROGRAMS
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology
Specializations
 General Program
 Online Learning
 Training and Performance Improvement
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Applied Project Management
Education Certificates
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Recipients of the Walden-AMECYD Scholarship must:
 Be a member of the AMECYD at the time of application and acceptance of the scholarship.
 Must be an international candidate not already enrolled in a Walden University program.
 Be fully admitted into one of the aforementioned Certificate programs for which he/she will apply, with the
university in receipt of all official documentation for the applicant for the program’s respective start date of May 18,
2012.
 Have completed a bachelor’s degree.
 Complete the TOEFL with passing score (if English is not native language or applicant does not meet Walden’s
English proficiency requirement).
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
Applicants must:
1. APPLY to Walden University via the online form at
http://global.waldenu.edu/?source_code=AMECYD&source_campaign_id=2527
2. Complete the self-nomination form.
3. Submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words or one page describing how the intended program will help the
applicant reach personal goals and effect positive social change
4. Submit a current copy of their résumé or CV.
5. Submit a formal letter of professional recommendation that addresses the suitability of the candidate for the
scholarship, nature of the relationship with the candidate, and length of time of the relationship.
6. Email the nomination form, essay, résumé and letter of recommendation to CIP@waldenu.edu by Friday, May 18,
2012 for the program’s respective start date of June 25, 2012.
All required information must be provided in order for a nomination to be considered. Applicants may be contacted by
phone to confirm the authenticity of information submitted.
Scholarship Selection Process
A scholarship committee comprising faculty and staff of Walden University will review the nominations and select the
semifinalists. The semifinalist nominations will be presented to Walden University’s Center for International Programs,
which will choose the final award recipient.
Scholarship Announcements and Publicity
Individuals who receive an AMECYD Scholarship must affirm that they are willing and able to participate in all publicity
efforts promoting the program. Such publicity may include news releases and media advisories, local and national media
coverage, media interviews and photos, and other similar public relations activities.
Individuals who participate must sign a release that allows Walden University to use the individual’s participation in the
program for publicity purposes without limitation and states that all such materials remain the sole and exclusive property
of Walden University.
Scholarship Funding
This award will be disbursed beginning in the student’s first term after being awarded the scholarship and remaining funds
will be applied towards the following term(s) until all funds have been used. The 50% scholarship will be disbursed evenly
each term, reducing the tuition cost by 50% each term, for the life of the program. At any given time, if a scholarship
disbursement exceeds the cost of tuition, funds will be disbursed in the amount of the tuition cost. The student will not
receive cash if the award amount exceeds their cost of tuition.
Students who withdraw from the program or university or change to another degree program not eligible for this
scholarship will forfeit the scholarship. Should the scholarship be forfeited, students need not reimburse Walden. In order
for scholarship funding to continue throughout the length of the program, recipients must meet the satisfactory academic
progress criteria set forth by Walden University’s current catalog for the duration of their program.
The cost of books and course materials are included in the tuition for the approved Walden’s programs for this
scholarship.
All recipients who enroll in a Walden program are responsible for the technology fee each term as well. Recipients are
responsible for all other non-tuition costs including but not limited to residency travel and other university or program fees
as applicable.
Scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion or creed, marital status, disability,
national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
This scholarship is not managed by Walden University’s Office of Financial Aid. Please contact the Center for
International Programs at cip@waldenu.edu with any questions or email Ivonne.chirino-klevans@waldenu.edu
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association,
www.ncahlc.org.
Many countries have their own accrediting bodies, and degree recognition differs from country to country. Prospective students who reside outside of the
United States are advised to review accreditation requirements for their own country to confirm recognition of their Walden program of choice.
Walden offers both state-approved educator licensure programs as well as programs and courses that do not lead to licensure or endorsements.
Prospective students must review their state licensure requirements prior to enrolling. For more information, please refer to
www.WaldenU.edu/educlicensure.
*Cannot be combined with ant other Walden scholarship or tuition-reduction.
WALDEN – AMECYD SCHOLARSHIP
SELF-NOMINATION FORM
In celebration of the partnership between Walden University and AMECYD, we are pleased to announce the creation of
the Walden- AMECYD Scholarship Program to recognize exceptional individuals who are seeking to make a difference in
their professions and communities.
This scholarship program awards ONE (1) 50% scholarship to ONE (1) AMECYD member.
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Recipients of the Walden-AMECYD Scholarship must:
 Be a member of AMECYD at the time of application and acceptance of the scholarship.
 Must be an international candidate not already enrolled in a Walden University program.
 Be fully admitted into one of the Certificate programs for which he/she will apply, with the university in receipt of
all official documentation for the applicant for the program’s respective start date of May 18, 2012.
 Have completed a bachelor’s degree.
 Complete the TOEFL with passing score (if English is not native language or applicant does not meet Walden’s
English proficiency requirement).
Complete all required fields (*) and email this form (along with items listed below) to cip@waldenu.edu by the
deadline of by Friday, May 18, 2012 for the program’s respective start date of June 25, 2012.
Please send all assets in ONE email with your name and the name of the scholarship in the subject line. Please
note that email is the only allowable method of submission; faxes, mail, etc. will not be accepted.
All required materials must be submitted in order for your nomination to be considered. Applicants may be contacted by
phone to confirm authenticity of information submitted.
Name*: _______________________________________________________________
Street Address 1*: _______________________________________________________________
Street Address 2: _______________________________________________________________
City*: _________________________________ Country*: __________________ Postal Code*: ________________
Email Address*: ____________________________________ Phone Number*: ______________________________
In addition to this completed nomination form, please submit the following:
Applicants must:
APPLY to Walden University via the online form at
http://global.waldenu.edu/?source_code=AMECYD&source_campaign_id=2527
1. Complete the self-nomination form.
2. Submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words or one page describing how the intended program will help the
applicant reach personal goals and effect positive social change
3. Submit a current copy of their résumé or CV.
4. Submit a formal letter of professional recommendation that addresses the suitability of the candidate for the
scholarship, nature of the relationship with the candidate, and length of time of the relationship.
5. Email the nomination form, essay, résumé and letter of recommendation to CIP@waldenu.edu by by Friday, May
18, 2012 for the program’s respective start date of June 25, 2012.
6. You can also contact Ivonne.chirino-klevans@waldenu.edu for more information.
I agree that Walden University and Laureate Education may use my name, likeness, and answers to the above questions (as answered or edited but
with substantially the same meaning) for publication purposes without limitation and that all such materials remain the sole and exclusive property of
Walden University and Laureate Education and that I do not have the right to review such materials prior to their use. I agree to make myself available
for print, television, radio, Web, and other media opportunities related to this scholarship. I will work with Walden University’s public relations officers on
all media opportunities related to this scholarship. I represent that I am a qualified teaching professional and/or school and that I have no conflicting
contractual obligations that would interfere with my performing services hereunder or my granting the rights herein granted.
Check here to indicate your agreement with the statement above.
(Nomination for scholarship will be void if this box is not checked.)