Final Fellowship Information Sessions

A reminder that our final fellowship information sessions will be held this month. We highly encourage students to attend since many of the scholarship and fellowships have early fall deadlines. The information sessions will be held on the following days/times:

Fellowships for International Study Information Sessions

• Thursday, April 14, 3pm-4pm, Leavey Library Auditorium
• Tuesday, April 26, 2pm-3pm, Leavey Library Auditorium

Fulbright Information Sessions

• Wednesday, April 20, 2pm-3pm, Leavey Library Auditorium

U.S. Citizenship is required for the scholarships and fellowships. For more information regarding the fellowships discussed at the information sessions, please visit http://www.usc.edu/student-affairs/arp//fellowships

Thank you,
Academic Recognition Programs Staff

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Internship Programs Office Newsletter, 2/16/2011

 

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Blue Kitabu Summer Research Opportunity in Ghana

Join Blue Kitabu (www.bluekitabu.org) for five weeks in June and July as part of our Summer 2011 Research Fellowship Program in Ghana. The theme is Agriculture, Sustainability and Educational Development. Ten fellows will be selected to engage in field research in the rural Central Region of Ghana, utilizing the rich culture and knowledge of the local communities as well as the resources of Cape Coast University. The research products will shape the practices of Blue Kitabu on the ground, and we are looking for individuals with a commitment to responsible development.

Fellows will be responsible for creating their own research topics in collaboration with Blue Kitabu staff and research will result in a final paper to be presented at a USC symposium in the fall. The cost of participation is $2,500 and includes all mentorship, room, board, transport and insurance costs, except airfare. A Blue Kitabu staff member will be onsite at all times for support and to supervise research.

Five USC College students will be supported up to $3000 through the Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) . Graduating seniors are not eligible for SURF. Also, those who are eligible can apply to the USC Africa Student Fund for additional funding.

Apply to Blue Kitabu on www.bluekitabu.org. The application deadline is April 1st, 2011 for those who wish to be considered for SURF. A separate SURF application is required.

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Internship Programs Office Newsletter, 2/9/2011

 

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2011-12 Association for Japan-U.S. Community Exchange (ACE) Nikaido Fellowships

The USC East Asian Studies Center (EASC) invites USC graduate students to apply for the

2011-12 Association for Japan-U.S. Community Exchange (ACE) Nikaido Fellowships

The ACE/Nikaido fellowship will provide stipends of up to $5,000 to awarded students, depending on the proposed course of study. The award may be used for research, travel, Japanese language training or Japanese area studies. Applications are open to USC graduate students from all disciplines and to both domestic and international students.

In order to qualify for an ACE Nikaido fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must be full-time USC graduate students
• Applicants must be engaged in the research and study of Japan or U.S.-Japan relations.

The deadline to apply is Friday, February 4, 2011.

The fellowship application can be found on the EASC website.  Please feel free to contact us at easc@usc.edu or 213-740-2991 with any questions.

Best Regards,
EASC Staff

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Internships Program Office Newsletter, 2/2/2011

 

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The Douglas Nelson Award in Classical Studies

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Foreign Language and Areas Studies (FLAS) Fellowships

 

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Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program

The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program (MMUFP) is a unique program designed to encourage, prepare, and support underrepresented students and students interested in increasing opportunities for underrepresented students, to pursue graduate studies and an academic career. The program supports specific academic disciplines where a diverse student body and faculty have traditionally not been present.

The Mellon Mays Program supports its fellows through faculty mentoring, financial support, GRE test preparation, graduate school preparatory workshops, and networking opportunities with top graduate schools in the United States. Each fellow designs and conducts an individual research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor, and receives a stipend during the summer and the academic year.

Information regarding the fellowship is available at www.usc.edu/mmuf

All applications must be received in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC), suite 425, by 4pm on Friday, February 11, 2011. Completed applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at (213) 740-9116 or menciso@usc.edu should you have any questions.

Best,
Martha Enciso, Ed.D., Assistant Director, Academic Recognition Programs
Ronald Tutor Campus Center (TCC), 425
(213) 740-9116
www.usc.edu/arp

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Fulbright Grants and Fellowships for International Study Information Sessions

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Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program Summer Student Fellowship

 

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Teaching Assistants Needed for EASC Global East Asia Summer 2011

The East Asian Studies Center is seeking two teaching assistants for its Global East Asia (EASC 360) summer study abroad courses in Japan and Korea.  Each teaching assistantship will be a 37.5% appointment, which will provide a stipend of $4,812.50 and tuition remission of up to 9 units for the summer.  It will also cover the mandatory Student Health Care Center fee and USC graduate student health premiums. The TA will be responsible for assisting with the coordination of logistics prior to departure, as well as during the 4-week course. 

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to easc@college.usc.edu by Friday, January 14, 2011.

GLOBAL EAST ASIA: JAPAN

Location: Meiji University, Tokyo

Tentative Dates: May 27 - June 26, 2011

Instructor: Saori Katada, Associate Professor of International Relations

Course: Tokyo and Beyond: Global Forces and Economic Transformation

Summary: Students will examine Japan’s modern society and traditional culture through an intensive study of Japanese history, politics, culture, and society.

Preferred candidates should: Have experience living or working in Japan, be able to speak and teach standard Japanese, be organized and able to manage students, be able to serve as point person for logistics arrangements with travel agents, etc.

GLOBAL EAST ASIA: KOREA

Location: Ewha Womans University, Seoul

Tentative dates: July 1-31, 2011

Instructor: Kyung Moon Hwang, Associate Professor in History

Course: Experiencing and Debating Korean History

Summary:  Students in this course will discuss and analyze major issues and themes in Korean history through the reading of historical works and the viewing of historically-themed feature films.  They will also experience (the production of perspectives on) Korean history through several field trips around Seoul and through overnight excursions to other regions of the country.

Preferred candidates should: Have experience living or working in Korea, be able to speak and teach standard Korean, be organized and able to manage students, be able to serve as point person for logistics arrangements with travel agents, etc.

If you have any questions, please contact the East Asian Studies Center at easc@college.usc.edu, call 213.740.2991, or visit our office in CLH 101.

Best Regards,

EASC Staff

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Humane Studies Fellowship

The Humane Studies Fellowship supports students planning academic careers with liberty-advancing research interests. Awards range from $2,000 to $15,000, and during 2010 we awarded a total of more than $650,000 to 180 students studying around the world.

Awards are for one year, and winners can reapply in subsequent years. For example, Hovannes Abramyan at UCLA received three fellowships between 2008 and 2010 and Gwendoline Alphonso at Cornell University received three awards between 2007 and 2009.

Applicants are evaluated by their research interests and likelihood for academic success. Participation in student groups and entrepreneurial approaches to teaching others about individual rights are also valued by our review committee.
With the December 31 deadline just around the corner, please pass on this fellowship opportunity to your students. If you would like additional information or have a question, please email us at HSF@theihs.org.

Cheers!

Keri Anderson
Student Coordinator, Institute for Humane Studies
www.TheIHS.org

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USC Discovery Scholars Program

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Boren Awards for International Study

The Boren Awards for international study offer Scholarships for undergraduate students and Fellowships for graduate students. Both the Boren scholarship and fellowship focus on countries, languages, and fields of study that are crucial to U.S. national security and are underrepresented in study abroad. Countries within Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East are funded through the Boren Awards. Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the countries of Western Europe are not included.

The USC deadline to apply for the Boren Scholarship is Friday, December 17, 2010. The instruction sheet is available here.

The Boren Fellowship does not have a campus deadline. However our office can assist students with the application. The national deadline is February 1, 2011.
Please contact me at menciso@usc.edu if you have any questions.

Best,
Martha Enciso, Ed.D.
Assistant Director
Academic Recognition Programs

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Foreign Language and Areas Studies (FLAS) Fellowships

 

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China Education Institute – Teaching Fellow

Expand Educational Opportunity in China! Do you want to make a genuine impact after graduation? Are ready for the most challenging and rewarding job you will ever have? In China today, over 200 million Chinese students have severely limited access to quality education.

CEI recruits, trains, and supports top graduates from China and the United States to work side-by-side as full-time teachers in China's most under-resourced schools. Beyond their two-year teaching commitments, China Education Initiative supports alumni to become leaders in the broader movement to address educational inequality.  To learn more about CEI and our Fellowship program, please view our brochure . Applications can be downloaded at www.chinaeducationinitiative.org. Please submit completed applications along with a copy of your resume to recruiting@chinaeducationinitiative.org.

Questions? Contact: Leah Fine, US Recruiting and University Relations Team, leah.fine@chinaeducationinitiative.org.

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Internship Programs Office Newsletter, 10/27/2010

 

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Upcoming USC Deadlines for Fellowships for International Study

Luce Scholarship: USC Deadline is Monday, October 18, 2010

The Henry Luce Foundation seeks to develop a new level of understanding of Asia among future leaders of American society. The program is aimed at students with varied academic backgrounds who demonstrate leadership and have had no prior experience in Asian affairs. The scholarship funds a one-year internship placement in the following countries in East and Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, China and Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Churchill Scholarship: USC Deadline is Monday, October 18, 2010 **

The Churchill Scholarship provides tuition and funding toward graduate work in engineering, mathematics and the physical and natural sciences at Churchill College, Cambridge University.

Boren Scholarship: USC Deadline is Friday, December 17, 2010

The Boren Scholarship program seeks to enhance U.S. understanding of foreign cultures, strengthen our economic competitiveness, and ensure our national security by fully funding students to enter a study abroad program with the intent to learn a new language. The scholarship will fund study abroad in countries outside of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Western Europe. If you are interested in the Boren Scholarship, please contact Dr. Enciso at menciso@usc.edu.

Killam Fellowship: USC Deadline is Friday, December 17, 2010

The Killam Fellowship Program allows undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a bi-national residential exchange program between Canada and the United States of America. Scholarship recipients spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada.

Read more @ Academic Recognition Programs

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China Education Initiative (CEI)

China Education Initiative (CEI), founded in 2008, is a non-profit organization taking a unique approach to eliminating educational inequity in China by enlisting the US and China’s most promising future leaders in the effort.

We are kicking off our recruiting efforts for the 2011-2013 cohort of CEI Teaching Fellows. This year, we aim to double the number of American applicants in order to fill 75 American Fellow posts. We are thrilled to announce our fall application deadlines below.

CEI aspires to develop a cohort of internationally connected leaders who understand firsthand the challenges facing students in low-income Chinese communities, and who share the insight and conviction to advance the cause of educational equity—we hope you will help us in this effort by forwarding this exciting opportunity to students and alumni.

Over the next few months, my team and I will visit 40 university campuses to attend career fairs, present information sessions, and meet with interested faculty and administrators.  For the complete list of universities we will visit this fall, please see the appendix of this email.

I have linked to our 2011-2013 Teaching Fellow description here. Please take a moment to browse our CEI brochure. We appreciate your help passing this on to prospective applicants. If you have any additional questions or comments, please feel free to email me at sarabeth.berman@chinaeducationinitiative.org.

Sarabeth Berman
Director of US Recruiting and University Relations
The China Education Initiative | 美丽中国
www.chinaeducationinitiative.org

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