2022 MIP Graduate Fellows Begin Program

Please join us in congratulating the 2022 recipients of the Master's & Internship (MIP) Graduate Fellowship:

Alban Avdulla - Duke University
Ornela Gjoni - Georgia Institute of Technology
Juna Hicka - George Washington University
Hendi Kushta - Syracuse University
Marisa Lala - Brandeis University
Andi Mujollari - Duke University
Erisjena Rruplli - Bentley University
Emiriana Stanishja - Cornell University
Klaudia Tufina - University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign


The program is funded by Funded by the Albanian – American Development Foundation (AADF) and the Biberaj Foundation.

MIP fellows are placed at U.S. universities that match their academic goals, provide outstanding support to international students, and meet the budgetary requirements of the MIP Program. Students receive living stipends, insurance, and ongoing logistical support from American Councils staff throughout their time in the U.S. The program starts with a Beginning of Program Conference at the AADF office in Tirana during the summer prior to departure.

We had many outstanding applications for the 2022 graduate fellowship awards! If you applied this year but did not receive funding, we hope you will consider applying next year. Please continue to check here for updates and details.

Warmest congratulations to our 2022 MIP fellows!