Luce Scholars ProgramLuce Scholar candidates are nominated by 67 U.S. colleges and universities (see website for details). The Luce Scholars Program provides scholarships for 18 young Americans to live and work in Asia each year. Dating from 1974, the program's purpose is to increase awareness of Asia among future leaders in American society. Luce Scholar candidates are nominated by 75 participating colleges and universities. The Luce Foundation cannot accept applications submitted directly by individual candidates. Candidates need not presently be on campus or formally affiliated with a nominating institution. They may be selected from graduating seniors, graduate or professional students currently at the nominating institution, from recent alumni, or any other group deemed appropriate by the nominating institution.
Application Deadline - Offered year round Community Engagement ScholarshipThis scholarship is offered in the memory of Kalyn Elizabeth Peterson whose life was cut tragically short in 2010. Kalyn leaves behind a legacy of promoting diversity and putting others'needs before her own. From a young age Kalyn volunteered her time at a major hospital and was involved in several other civic organizations. Recognized for her abilities to bring about the best in others, Kalyn's talents to help others less fortunate will be memorialized through the recipient of this scholarship.
The award from this scholarship began in 2011 and is offered exclusively for participants enrolled in an ISA Service-Learning program. The Kalyn Peterson Memorial Scholarships are financial need-based scholarships that assist students with the expenses of their ISA Service-Learning program abroad
Application Deadline - Summer: February 28th; Fall: April 30th ; Winter/Spring: October 30th Live Like Ally Memorial ScholarshipISA is offering 2 USD 1000 scholarships starting to students who embody idea of the phrase “Live Like Ally”. Ally is Allison Willen, a Junior at Eckerd College whose life tragically ended during a hiking trip in Mt. Aspiring National Park on ISA’s semester study abroad program in New Zealand. Ally had a contagious love for life, nature, community service, and adventure. Ally was a passionate volunteer in her community, always doing what she could to make the world a better place.
Students who believe they Live Like Ally and also share similar interests such as a passion for volunteering, a love for nature and hiking, and zest for life are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline - Fall: April 30; Winter/Spring: October 30; Summer: February 28 Theatre and Dance ScholarshipEvelyn Anderson Theatre and Dance Scholarships, ranging from $500-$2,000 annually ($2,000-$8,000 over four years), are awarded to candidates who have demonstrated talent and commitment to pursuing theatre and/or dance regardless of their intended major.
Application Deadline - Offered year round Dawn Jolliffe Botanical Art BursaryEstablished in June 2005, this bursary is to be awarded annually by the RHS Bursaries Committee in association with the RHS Picture Committee to assist a botanical artist to exhibit at one of the RHS shows, or to travel in order to paint and/or draw plants in their natural habitats. Preference will be given to artists who are not yet established. The value of the award will be up to a maximum of 1,000.
Application Deadline - 31 March - 30 June - 30 September - 15 December Goldman Fellowship ProgramThe American Jewish Committee Goldman Fellowship in International and Domestic Affairs is designed to develop future leaders in the areas of international and domestic politics, diplomacy, public relations, and management. This competitive Fellowship gives students the unique opportunity to work in offices throughout the world - from San Francisco to Geneva, Switzerland, and from New York to Melbourne, Australia.
Fellows work closely with supervisors in a mentor relationship to learn about strategy, advocacy, and the development and implementation of programming. Fellows may also spend part of their time developing an independent project with the AJC office to which they are assigned.
AJC Goldman Fellows are hosted by national and international AJC offices and affiliates. The 2007 Fellows worked in domestic offices in Chicago, Connecticut, New York City, and Washington DC, and in international field offices in Berlin, Brussels, Melbourne, and Warsaw. Placements vary each year. New locations are likely to be added.
Research and policy work span the range of AJC's interests - from international affairs and diplomacy to interethnic relations and non-profit management. Applicants are asked to select their preferred field(s) of interest as well as any location preferences and AJC will seek to match requests with our needs.
The Goldman Fellowship will begin on Monday, June 1st, 2008 and last until Thursday, July 31st. A mandatory debriefing session will take place in early August in New York.
The AJC Goldman Fellowship has been designed to last just over nine weeks. Qualified students will be considered for slots in summer or fall. Specific dates are flexible, and applicants should indicate availability.
Application Deadline - Please visit website for updates The Emigre Memorial German Internship Program - German State Parliaments (EMGIP)(EMGIP) is a fellowship program that provides American and Canadian students the opportunity to intern at the Landtage - German State Parliaments. This is a great opportunity for individuals hoping to pursue careers at a regional level of government in the US or Canada, or who are interested in specific policy issues such as the environment, education and/or health care. Participants on the program gain practical work experience with a state parliament, utilize their German skills and experience German culture firsthand.
Application Deadline - Spring: November Alfa Fellowship ProgramThe Alfa Fellowship Program is a high-level professional development exchange program placing qualified young professionals in work assignments at leading organizations in Russia in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, and public policy. The program accepts 10 American citizens and 5 British citizens per year. Key goals of the Alfa Fellowship Program are expanding networks of American, British and Russian professionals, developing greater intercultural understanding, and advancing US/Russian and British/Russian relations.
The program includes language training, seminar programs, and extended professional experience. Fellows receive travel, free housing, monthly stipends, and insurance.
Program Highlights
Drawing upon extensive contacts throughout industry, media, government, and nonprofit institutions in Russia, the Alfa Fellowship Program works together with participants to identify suitable professional assignments at leading Russian institutions in business, media, and civil society. The Alfa Fellowship Program endeavors to secure positions that meet the interests of both the participants and host institutions. Fellows' progress is closely monitored by the Center for International Fellowships in Moscow.
In addition to individualized professional assignments, the Alfa Fellowship Program includes:
* Four-month Russian language tutoring program in the U.S.
* Four-month intensive Russian language course in Moscow
* Orientation seminar in Washington, D.C., with accommodation and round trip travel included
* Housing in Moscow for the duration of the program
* Monthly stipend
* Limited international health, accident, and liability insurance
* Moscow seminar program
* Three regional excursions throughout Russia and one in a neighboring country
Application Deadline - please inquire for dates Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School ScholarshipEstablished in honor of AIA Past President Jane Waldbaum, this scholarship is intended to help students who are planning to participate in archaeological field work for the first time. Students majoring in archaeology or related disciplines are especially encouraged to apply. The Scholarship Fund provides USD 1000 each for up to seven successful applicants to help pay expenses associated with participation in an archaeological field work project (minimum stay one month). The scholarship is open to students who have begun their junior year of undergraduate studies at the time of application and have not yet completed their first year of graduate school at a college or university in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must not have previously participated in archaeological field work. The committee will consider both academic achievement and financial need in its deliberations. Undergraduate minority students in Classics or Classical Archaeology are also encouraged apply for the APA-AIA Minority Scholarship Program
Application Deadline - March 1, 2018 ArtBound Initiative $1000 and $250 ScholarshipsAt ArtBound Initiative, we want to give our students the best chance to succeed in the art world. We will award an Ambassador Scholarships amounting to $1000 USD to the most qualified participants who will apply. We will also award Inclusive Scholarships of $250 USD for our spring & summer programs to selected participants.
Application Deadline - Offered year round SPARK Grant for Nazareth College in Rochester StudentsSPARK = Students Pursuing Academic and Real-world Knowledge. SPARK is intended to help make possible great opportunities that can spark learning, growth, and connections that can be life-enriching, door-opening, and career-enhancing. Beginning in January 2018, a grant of $1500 that can be used to help cover undergraduate student costs for an unpaid or underpaid summer internship, study abroad, and summer research.
Application Deadline - Internship and research: May through August (summer only) : International experience with Nazareth-connected programs: Anytime (within the eligibility timeframe) GVI Sustainable Development FellowshipsGVI is proud to launch the 2018 GVI Sustainable Development Fellowship. As an award-winning experiential education organization, GVI is working in collaboration with various widely respected organization and educational partners to operate sustainable development programs in 10 countries located in five continents. Applicants must be a PhD or hold an equivalent degree and affiliated with a Research 1 institution or Top 100 ranked global university.
Application Deadline - Offered year round Build Abroad Travel ScholarshipBuild Abroad is now accepting applications for the Build Abroad Travel Scholarship. This yearly scholarship will be awarded to one architecture student or recent graduate. It will give him/her the chance to take part in their volunteer programs in one of their projects around the world. Build Abroad's mission is to build and repair communities across the world through socially responsible construction volunteering. They organize volunteer trips on construction projects such as homes, schools, and disaster relief, while also helping our volunteers experience the unique culture of a different country. The two founders received their degrees in architecture, and therefore have decided to host one architecture student or recent graduate to travel internationally through one of their programs.
Application Deadline - Offered year round Volunteer Forever Travel ScholarshipVolunteerForever is proud to present its annual Travel Scholarship! To help travellers with the cost of travelling, VolunteerForever is offering $500 to $1000 travel scholarship. This scholarship can be used for anything that may be related for your travel such as airfare and program application. Application is easy, simply complete our application form with your biological information and a short essay!
Application Deadline - Offered year round Alicia Patterson FellowshipThe Alicia Patterson Foundation Program was established in 1965 in memory of Alicia Patterson, who was editor and publisher of Newsday for nearly 23 years before her death in 1963. One-year and six month grants are awarded to working journalists to pursue independent projects of significant interest and to write articles based on their investigations for The APF Reporter, a quarterly magazine published by the Foundation and available on the web
Application Deadline - Offered year round Omprakash Ethical Global Engagement GrantOmprakash Ethical Global Engagement Grants support travel, living and EdGE tuition expenses for chosen candidates. Our grant programs are intended for potential EdGE students who have the strong willpower to contribute to our mission.
Application Deadline - Offered year round Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship ProgramThe Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.
International experience is critically important in the educational and career development of American students, but it can also require a substantial financial investment. The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program aims to encourage students to choose non-traditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe and Australia. The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities. The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range of public and private institutions from all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico.
Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study abroad costs. These costs include program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance and international airfare.
This congressionally funded program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education through its Southern Regional Center in Houston, TX.
Application Deadline - visit web site for details NSEP David L. Boren Graduate FellowshipsThe National Security Education Program's (NSEP) David L. Boren Fellowships enable U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency.
Application Deadline - Offered year round Harriet and Leon Pomerance FellowshipPurpose: To support an individual project of a scholarly nature, related to Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology. Preference will be given to candidates whose project requires travel to the Mediterranean for the purpose stated above.
Application Deadline - November 1, 2018 Volunteer Forever travel scholarshipsSince 2014, Volunteer Forever has been offering travel scholarships to help participants defray the cost of volunteering, studying, interning, teaching, or working abroad. Twice a year, we award a $500 to $1,000 scholarship to two travelers.
This scholarship is open to travelers embarking on all kinds of meaningful trips: no matter where you’d like to go worldwide, we’re here to help.
Application Deadline - Offered year round Christianson FellowshipThe InterExchange Foundation Christianson Fellowship provides funding to young Americans eager to help further cultural awareness through meaningful volunteer experiences abroad. Fellows set up their own projects with an organization abroad and contribute their skills and passion to that endeavor for at least six months on location. Grant awards range from $2,500-$10,000 and are meant to defray the costs a fellow incurs while abroad, e.g. housing, food, transportation, and travel insurance.
Application Deadline - March 15th, July 15th, & October 15th Innovation in Education ScholarshipLA Tutors awards students who showcase their creativity and make positive impacts with a $500 Innovation in Education scholarship.
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