Graduate studies at Ivy League and Sciences Po: Public Policy & International Affairs

Explore graduate study opportunities at top global institutions with university representatives and current scholars.
Date
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time
16:00 - 17:00
Form
Online
Location
Student Hub Bakala Foundation
Tržiště 13 (4. floor)
118 00 Praha 1
Price
Free
Are you considering graduate studies in public policy or international affairs at prestigious universities abroad? Join our panel discussion featuring representatives from US Ivy League universities and Sciences Po (leading global institutions in these fields), alongside Bakala Foundation scholars currently studying at or recently graduated from these programs.
What will you learn?
  • What the admissions process looks like and how to build a strong application.
  • Firsthand insights, practical tips, and personal experiences directly from university admissions officers and current scholars.
  • What graduate student life is really like and what career pathways open up after graduation.
  • Financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
  • You will also have the opportunity to ask questions via live chat throughout the panel session.
Panelists:
  • Jared Liu – Assistant Dean for Admissions, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs
  • Grace Han – Executive Director, Admissions & Financial Aid, Columbia SIPA
  • Catarina Laranjeira – Assistant Dean for Admissions & Student Achievement, Paris School of International Affairs (Sciences Po)
  • (Additional speakers from Harvard and Princeton to be announced)
Bakala Foundation Scholars:
  • Jakub Haluška – Dual Degree Graduate from Columbia University and Sciences Po
  • Jonáš Nepožitek – currently pursuing graduate studies at Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs
Moderator:
  • Karolina Jiřelová – Scholarship Program Manager, Bakala Foundation
Logistics:
  • The event will be in the form of a live Google Meet call.
  • To register and join, you will need a Gmail address or Google account.
  • Upon registration, you will receive an email invitation with a Google Meet link to join. You will be able to join 5 minutes before the start of the event.
  • You will have the opportunity to ask questions through the chat feature.
  • The event will be recorded.

Apply now

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