Selection Process

MIP Master Program – Applications Closed
The MIP Master Program is no longer accepting new applications.
For information about new funding opportunities for your Master studies in the United States, please refer to the AADF Scholarship Program.
To learn more about eligibility criteria and application requirements, please visit:
https://aadfscholarship.org/u-s-scholarship/

What is the timeline for the selection of finalists?

  • 18th JanuaryOnline Application Opens

    The MIP Graduate Fellowship Program application is available for completion at mip.americancouncilsnetwork.org

  • 27th of AprilApplication deadline

    All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST - USA) in order to be considered for review.

  • May-JuneTier 1 Semifinalist identified

    All completed applications are reviewed by a panel of U.S. admissions experts and tier 1 semi-finalist candidates are identified and notified.

  • July 1TOEFL Exams

    Please note, the MIP Program will no longer be providing TOEFL preparatory courses or TOEFL exam fees. Each tier-1 semifinalist will be required to submit an official TOEFL score report at their own expense for further consideration in the MIP Graduate Fellowship Program selection process.

  • JulyTier 2 Semifinalist identified

    Application and TOEFL results are reviewed and highly ranked candidates will be designated tier 2 semi-finalists and will remain in the selection process as potential finalists. Tier 2 candidates will be provided a GRE or GMAT preparatory course required to take either the GRE or GMAT exam depending on their field of study.

  • AugustGRE/ GMAT Preparation Courses

    Tier 2 candidates will be provided a group GRE & GMAT preparatory course.

  • September-OctoberGRE/ GMAT Exams

    GRE or GMAT exams are administered to all tier 2 semi-finalists. All candidates identified as Tier 2 semifinalists will be registered for either a GRE or GMAT exam by staff of American Councils and the candidates will be notified of their test dates.

  • October-NovemberInterviews and MIP Finalist Identified

    All tier 2 semi-finalists interviewed by AADF staff, university admission specialists, and American Councils staff in Tirana and official copies of supporting documents are to be submitted at the interview. Application, TOEFL/GRE/GMAT results, and interview notes are reviewed and highly ranked candidates will be designated as finalists.

  • August 2026Travel to U.S

    All MIP finalists will travel to the U.S. to begin their time on the program.