World Affairs Council of Houston                                                          Marshall Memorial Fellows                 The German Marshall Fund of the United States is a nonpartisan American institution dedicated to promoting cooperation between North America and Europe. It was founded in 1972 with a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to the European Recovery Act of 1947—known as the Marshall Plan in honor of George C. Marshall who was then secretary of state and who had been chief of staff in World War Two.	George C. Marshall as Secretary of State 1949. Courtesy of the Marshall Foundation, Lexington, Virginia
Marshall testifying before the Senate 1948. © Courtesy of Life. The Marshall Memorial Fellows were established to introduce a new generation of European leaders to America's institutions, politics, and culture. In 1999, the Fund began a companion program to expose future American leaders to Europe.  Fellows spend three weeks in Europe studying European-North American politics with expenses paid. The World Affairs Council is soliciting nominations for Fellows for 2011. They must be healthy and 28-40 years old. Selection considers academic achievement, leadership ability, and demonstrated international interest.  Nominations must be by a leader; people may not nominate themselves or their relatives.  Nominees must meet these criteria: Between the ages of 28-40   Free for 24 consecutive days  No significant experience in Europe   Have a record of achievement         Update: The reading committee is reviewing applications for the 2011 fellowshio. All applicants will be notified of their status by September 1st. Finalists will be interviwed by the selection committee on Thursday, September 9th.             American Fellows start in Brussels — the heart of the European Union’s institutions. In small groups, the Fellows visit northern, southern, and eastern European cities, typically Rome, Athens, Budapest, Hamburg, Lyon, Copenhagen, and Warsaw. To hear from earlier fellows, click here To view a past itinerary, click here   European fellows will visit Houston this October 13 - 19. To learn more, contact the Council.   The World Affairs Council represents the German Marshall Fund’s fellows program in Houston. (713) 522-7811 voice   (713) 522-7812 fax                        MarshallFellows@WacHouston.org     www.wachouston.org