Kenneth Krupa Awarded Robertson Fellowship from the Bush School of Government and Public Service

COLLEGE STATION, TX (10/26/2012)(readMedia)-- Kenneth Krupa from Northbrook, Illinois was awarded a prestigious Robertson Fellowship from the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. Krupa is a first year student in the Masters Program in International Affairs.

Robertson Fellowships are awarded to students who have shown exceptional academic achievement and service during their undergraduate education. When added to funds normally provided to Bush School students, the Robertson Fellowship covers approximately all expenses associated with completing a master's degree over two years. In addition to the financial support, the Robertson Foundation also helps graduates secure federal employment as well as internships, often by linking current Fellows to Robertson alumni.

Established by the family of the late philanthropists Charles and Marie Robertson and named in their honor, the Foundation's mission is to strengthen the United States by supporting educational and training programs for men and women who will enter government service. The program was recently extended at the Bush School through 2017-2018.

"We're very pleased that the Robertson Foundation has extended its generous support for the fellowship program at the Bush School," said Sam Kirkpatrick, executive associate dean. "As in the past, each of our Robertson Fellows more than meets the Foundation's criteria. Their academic achievements are impressive and are enhanced by the broad range of experiences they have had during and after their undergraduate education," he added.

Kenneth Krupa graduated magna cum laude from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in 2011 with a B.S. in Foreign Service. His major was international economics and he also had a concentration in international economic theory and policy. His thesis entitled "Getting What You Paid For? The Effect of Bribe Expectations on Bureaucracy," examined the nexus of bureaucracy, bribe payments, and bribe expectations. Krupa also worked in Georgetown's McDonough School of Business for two years as a research assistant studying the relationship between private enterprise and legislation. He was awarded a Georgetown University Scholarship his senior year.

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