FLAS Academic Year and Summer Fellowships (deadline extended)

FLAS Academic Year Fellowships

Deadline: 2 March 2015 (5:00 PM EST)

(Chinese, Japanese or Korean only)

FLAS Summer Fellowships

Deadline: 2 March 2015 (5:00 PM EST)

(Chinese, Japanese or Korean only)

The U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship Program provides Academic Year and Summer Fellowships to assist current and incoming graduate (PhD and Master's candidates), professional students (JD and MD) and current undergraduates (Summer FLAS only) at George Washington University to further language study and area/international studies. 

Targeted Languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean

(The competition for 2015-16 in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian and Turkish is closed.)

Academic Year FLAS: Graduate students (Master's, PhD, MD or JD) who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents AND who are enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) in a GWU program that combines modern foreign language training with international or area studies or with the international aspects of professional or other fields of study. 

Awards will cover full tuition (excluding fees) and up to $15,000 in stipend.

Summer FLAS: Supports undergraduates and graduates (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) enrolled in: formal domestic programs of intensive language study at the intermediate or advanced level in one of the targeted languages or formal overseas programs of intensive language study at the intermediate or advanced level in one of the targeted languages. The Summer FLAS also supports graduate students enrolled in formal domestic programs of intensive language study at the beginning level in one of the targeted languages. 

Undergraduates or graduates who will graduate in August 2015 or December 2015 are eligible for a summer 2015 award. (Graduating seniors are not eligible.)

The award will cover up to $5,000 in tuition (excluding fees) and up to $2,500 total for room and board and textbooks. Overseas airfare is available up to $2,000. (Overseas airfare must be in compliance with the Fly America Act.) 

Please review the attached flyers for more information. Interested applicants should read over the Frequently Asked Questions page. Please also read over the FLAS Academic Year Fellowships and FLAS Summer Fellowships pages for information on eligibility requirements and the application process for each fellowship. Eligible applicants may apply for both fellowships and students from all programs are encouraged to apply (per the eligibility requirements).

Questions should be directed to gradfell@gwu.edu.

Announcing Sigur Center 2015 Summer Language and Research Grants

 The Sigur Center for Asian Studies is pleased to announce grants for language study and field research for Summer 2015. Students with an interest in furthering their Asian language skills or conducting field research in Asia are highly encouraged to apply. All GW students are eligible for Language Grants. Asian Field Research Grants are open to MA and PhD students. Students may apply regardless of nationality.

  

All grant applications are due by February 27, 2015. Please find links to application materials and details for each grant below: 

Grant for Asian Language Study in Korea, Japan or China

Grant for Chinese Language Study in Taiwan



Grant for Asian Field Research

Please direct all inquiries regarding Sigur Center Language and Research Grants 

to Mary Howard, Asian Studies Program Assistant at asia@gwu.edu.

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS)

Interested in studying a language and living abroad?? Apply for our Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) grants for study abroad in Korea, China, or Japan!

The George Washington University has been awarded funds from the US Department of Education to provide Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) academic year and summer grants. All GW graduate students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States and enrolled as full-time students are eligible for these grants (undergraduates are eligible for summer grants.)

FLAS academic year grants cover full tuition and a modest living stipend. Summer grants cover $5,000 in tuition. Summer grants may be used at GW or at an approved overseas institution.

Students must study a modern regional language (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) and take Asia-regional courses. The deadline for both Summer 2015 FLAS applicants and Academic Year 2015-2016 FLAS is January 15, 2015.

Application details can be found via the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships at  
http://www.gwu.edu/~fellows/languagestudy.html

2014 Japan Travel Program for Future U.S. Leaders

First-year graduate students (U.S. citizens) who are or have been engaged in Japan studies - as well as those who have not had previous experience with Japan, but demonstrate a serious interest in engaging with the country in the future - are encouraged to apply for the 2014 Japan Travel Program for Future U.S. Leaders.

Join graduate students from across the United States on a ten day study-tour through Japan, with site visits to Tokyo, Sendai, Hiroshima, and Osaka. Achieve a greater understanding of Japan and its roles in global affairs by engaging in dialogue with academic experts, national- and local-level policymakers, and leaders in the NGO/NPO community.

Features of the Program:

The itinerary enables participants to acquire first-hand knowledge of Japan and incorporate this knowledge into their studies and future careers. The itinerary may include, but is not limited, to the following elements:

• Meeting experts in the fields of politics, economics, and civil society;
• Visiting government ministries, think tanks, policy institutes, businesses, and non-profit organizations;
• Conducting self-organized research day in Tokyo in small groups;
• Enjoying cultural excursions.

After the study-tour, participants write a policy brief incorporating knowledge gained through the program. CGP provides round-trip economy airfare between the U.S. and Japan, all in-country (Japan) travel expenses, hotel expenses, and meals. Participants are responsible for costs of ground transportation to and from the airport in the U.S., personal shopping, and other incidentals.

Application Process:

Current first-year graduate students at the Elliott School who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Students graduating Spring/Summer 2014 are not eligible. The selection process includes nomination by Angella Griffin, Director, GSCD and a final selection process by APSIA and CGP.

Please check Elliott School Career Connection (http://www.elliottschoolcc.com) for more information about the application process and eligibility details.

Fellowship Exchange Opportunity: Mosaic Taiwan Summer 2014

Mosaic Taiwan is a fellowship exchange program for emerging US leaders ages 20-35. The essence of this program is to connect US future leaders with their counterparts, cultivate lasting relationships and enhance the comprehensive understanding of Taiwan. This program provides those US elites with interest in global affairs with the opportunity to explore the beauty of Taiwan’s natural environment, and to better understand its culture and society through extensive exchanges with local leaders from various fields.

This program runs from June 15 to July 5, 2014. Fellows will take part in team-building and leadership development exercises, as well as workshops and lectures on topics involving Taiwan. There will also be visits to businesses and museums in various cities, as well as indigenous reserves and sites of outstanding natural beauty around the island. The program is made even more immersive through home stays and community service activities. Fellows will also get to meet government officials and young leaders in Taiwan to discuss issues of common concern, with a focus on fostering cross-cultural connections and friendships. Round-trip tickets, food, and lodging are all covered.

The program is only open to US citizens aged 20-35. The numbers of the participants are limited and the review process will be intensive. Those whose major or expertise are in the fields of political science, law, business and finance, humanities and social science are preferred. Applicants will be selected by Taiwan Economic and Cultural Offices in the U.S. and then reviewed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Application deadline is Feb 21, 2014. For further information and application guidelines visit: www.mosaictaiwan.net. 

New Scholarship for US-China Student Summit

$100K Towards 100K Strong The 100,000 Strong mission aims to spark interest in Chinese study across a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds. It’s for that reason that we are so pleased to announce that we have secured $100,000 in need-based scholarships for students attending the U.S.-China Student Summit. This money is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified students, so please don’t wait to share this information! To get more details, call 1-855-868-5493. Early Registration Discount – before January 24! In addition, we’re pleased to share that every student who registers for this exciting China travel experience with deposit paid by January 24 will automatically receive a $100 discount on the program. Still waiting to learn more about the U.S.-China Student Summit? Our deadlines are approaching soon. Call 1-855-868-5493 and get your delegation started before these special savings run out. With the early registration discount and so many new scholarships available, we know that the vision of recruiting a full, diverse delegation of students from your school is achievable. And, with your participation, we know that the 100,000 Strong goal is within reach. See you in Beijing! Sincerely, The U.S.-China Student Summit Team www.chinastudentsummit.org

Boren Fellowship Information Session on October 23rd

Boren Fellowship Information Session 

The Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships (OGSAF) is pleased to announce an upcoming Boren Information Session. A Boren representative will be presenting during the Information Session. The session is open for graduates interested in the Boren Fellowship Program and will also include a Q&A section. To register for this event, please visit: 

https://ogsafgradboren2013.eventbrite.com/

Wednesday October 23, 2013 | 4:15PM

Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St, NW
SPS Conference Room #605 (6th Floor)
Washington, DC 20052

The Boren Fellowships enable outstanding U.S. graduate students to pursue specialization in area and language study or to add important international dimensions to their education. The Boren Fellowships fund students pursuing study of regions other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 to 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. Boren Fellowships support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Boren Fellowships Deadline: January 28, 2013 (The deadline for Optional Essay Review is 11 January 2013. Please contact gradfell@gwu.edu for more details).

Scholarships for Chinese Language Study in Taiwan

1. MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES)　
- for students/people at age 18 or up to learn Chinese, beginners are also welcomed.
- only for 2 months, 6~7 or 7~8 in summer for our DC office (http://www.moetwdc.org/).
- recipients can choose a language center he/she likes to go.
- only for American citizens of our service states, check the link to see which Division should you reach
for the award: http://www.tw.org/scholarships/. Other Divisions may provide a longer award.

2. Scholarship Program for Advanced Mandarin Studies (AMS)　
- for advanced Chinese learners (>= 6-semester AP and/or university-level Mandarin study).
- can be up to 12 months.
- for all American students (or recent graduates).
- recipients can choose a language center he/she likes to go.
- we work with US DOE for the award: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/iegps/tecro.html.
- Only provided by our DC Cultural Division.

3. Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program
(TUSA)　
- for advanced Chinese learners.
- only for July and August 2 months.
- operated mainly by President, Vice President and colleagues of TUSA, located in Arkansas or nearby.
- recipients will go to one language center together. (from 2012, it's at the National Cheng-Kung University)
- for all American students (or recent graduates).
- details or most correct information needs to be found at the TUSA website: http://taiwanusalliance.com/

Scholarships for Chinese Language Study in Taiwan

As part of its Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) program, the Taiwanese Ministry of Education provides scholarships for American students wanting to study Chinese in Taiwan over the summer. The deadline for summer 2013 applications is March 31, 2013. For more information about the HES, including application materials and submission procedures, please visit the HES website at http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=6777&CtNode=10634&mp=2.

Graduate Degree Scholarship: Waseda University's International Relations Program

The Japanese government has allocated scholarships to Waseda University’s School of Asia-Pacific Studies International Relations Program for foreign students to earn their Master's degree in Japan. If you are interested in earning a graduate degree in international relations in Japan, please see the following link for more information: http://www.waseda.jp/gsaps/scholarship/mext_en.html 

New Grant Opportunities for Graduate Internships in Asia

New Grant Funding to Support Student Internships in Asia

Elliott School graduate students looking to gain foreign work experience now have the unique opportunity to receive funding to pursue an internship in Asia, starting as early as summer 2013.

This fall, the Elliott School's Graduate Student Career Development (GSCD) office was awarded a $100,000 grant to support graduate student internships in Asia. The grant, awarded by the Freeman Foundation, will provide individual students with fellowships of $4,000 each to defray the cost of pursuing 8-10 week internships in East Asia and Southeast Asia.

"This generous award offers ample opportunity for our students to engage with international organizations across Asia — from Burma to the Philippines to China — in career-enhancing positions," said Angella Griffin, director of GSCD. "Students focusing on Asian Studies, as well as any student looking to gain international experience, should consider applying for an award."

The Freeman Foundation awards $50 million annually to academic institutions across the United States. Its aim is to increase international understanding between the United States and Asian nations through education and travel.

According to Marcus King, associate director of research and the principal investigator for the project, "These grants will expose students to the region while strengthening ties to employers and alumni mentors in Asia. They are an enormous contribution to a core of the Elliott School's mission."

Foreign experience can be immensely helpful to students during their search for employment. In a GSCD-administered survey given to 275 employers, international work experience was the third most important qualification desired by employers of graduate students focusing on Asian Studies. Foreign language skills and cross cultural and communications skills were also ranked highly.

Link: http://elliott.gwu.edu/news/briefing/nov12/gscd.cfm

Info Session on National Security Education Program's Boren Scholarships for Study Abroad

Are you interested in scholarships for studying abroad in a non-traditional location?

Interested in government service?
Learn about the National Security Education Program's Boren Scholarships and Fellowships for study abroad!

Representatives from the NSEP Boren Scholarship program will be on campus to discuss the program.

When: Tuesday, October 25, 2012
Where: ESIA 1957 E Street, NW Room 505

Info about the Boren (Graduate) Fellowships begins at 3:30pm
Info about the Boren (Undergraduate) Scholarships begins at 5:00pm
NOTE: The GW campus deadline for applying for NSEP Boren Undergraduate Scholarship is January 15, 2013. 
Please RSVP to fellcent@gwu.edu 

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NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM - Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
http://www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship
GW CAMPUS DEADLINE: January 15, 2013
ELIGIBILITY: US Citizenship; Recommended minimum GPA 3.2

How to Apply: http://www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship/how_apply.html
NOTE: If you are planning to apply for an NSEP/Boren Scholarship, please register on-line as early as possible. There is no commitment involved in registering, but it permits us to offer you the highest level of application support.

The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to study in regions critical to U.S. interests - including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East. (The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.) NSEP focuses on geographic areas and languages deemed critical to U.S. national security and currently underrepresented in study abroad. For a complete list of preferred countries, languages and fields of study please visit this page: http://www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship/preferences.html

NSEP draws on a broad definition of national security applied by the President in his annual National Security Strategy, recognizing that the scope of national security has expanded to include not only the traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges of global society, including: sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness. NSEP emphasizes the importance of language study as a major component of your study-abroad program. Study of a foreign language appropriate to the identified country must be an integral part of each proposal. In addition, you must meet any language requirements of the study-abroad experience you propose.

Length of Study Abroad: NSEP goals will be promoted most effectively if students experience cultural and linguistic immersion in the overseas program for an academic year. For this reason, we strongly encourage undergraduate study abroad proposals based on two consecutive semesters of study. Preference will be given to undergraduate applicants proposing more than a semester of study. NSEP scholarships cover study abroad during summer 2013, fall 2013, and/or spring 2014. All eligible programs for 2013-2014 must begin on or after May 15, 2013.

Special information on Summer Study Abroad: Summer-only programs are limited to applied science and engineering majors, regardless of class standing. Applications for summer-only programs will only be considered if the program is eight (8) weeks or longer and is designed as a "language immersion" program.

NSEP Service Requirement: The NSEP prefers applicants who desire to work in the Departments of State, Homeland Security, Defense, or the Intelligence Community; however, Boren scholars currently work in offices and agencies throughout the federal government.  Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to a career in government service. There is also an expectation that NSEP Scholars and Fellows will use the language or regional expertise acquired as a result of the award in their work for the U.S. government. The duration of the service requirement is equal to the duration of assistance provided under the program, but in no case less than one year. NSEP Boren Scholars must begin to fulfill the service requirement no later than three years after the date of graduation from or termination of the program of study for which the scholarship was awarded.  NSEP Boren program also assists scholars with appropriate job placement.

Award: NSEP Boren Scholarships are merit-based. Award amounts are based on the study abroad costs and financial aid information provided by the applicant. The maximum award is $10,000 for a semester, or $20,000 for a full academic year. Students must inform IIE/NSEP of any additional outside funding they receive for their study-abroad program.
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Graduate Student Grants Available from Freeman Foundation

Graduate Student Career Development (GSCD) recently received a grant to help defray the costs for students pursuing internships in Asia.  Please consider adding a work experience in Asia to compliment your academic studies at the Elliott School.

 A Freeman Foundation Grant can support an internship in Asia. The funding can be combined with study abroad, so long as your study abroad experience is supplemented with an internship opportunity. Please contact Angela Griffin in Graduate Student Career Development for further details. 

Not sure if an internship or work experience will make a difference to employers?

Employers surveyed by GSCD for the Employment Qualifications and Skills Report rated the following qualifications as very important when making hiring decisions:

1)  International experience and contacts

2)  Foreign language skills

3)  Cross cultural competencies and communication skills

Where have previous Elliott School students interned in Asia?  A few examples of the countries/organizations past Elliott School students have interned in Asia:

• The Clinton Foundation-China

• US Department of State – Japan, Vietnam, and China

• UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific Regional Office-Thailand

• US Commerce Department Foreign Commercial Services-Singapore

• Development Alternatives, Inc.-Cambodia

Graduate Student Career Development is pleased to offer Freeman Foundation competitive grants for up to $4,000 that are available immediately to students that intern in Asia. 

Please log into Elliott School Career Connection (ESCC) and check the Document Library for more information including the application for the Freeman Foundation Fellowship Grant for Internships in Asia.

If you have any questions, please email Angella Griffin, Director, GSCD at agriffin@gwu.edu 

Critical Language Scholarships for Summer 2013 Study Abroad

Upcoming Information Session on
CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPSSummer 2013 Language Study Abroad
WHEN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH at 3:30 PMWHERE: MARVIN CENTER Room 307
A representative from CLS will speak about
How to study a critical language in an immersive setting!

More details about CLS may be found below

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CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPS http://clscholarship.org/Deadline: November 15, 2012
Begin your online application here: https://ais.americancouncils.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/AIR-Brand-cls.

Eligibility: US Citizens; currently enrolled undergraduates or graduate students; graduating seniors also eligible.

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The United States Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) are pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu for Summer 2013.

As part of the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages, the Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarships program will provide funding for U.S. citizen undergraduate, masters and Ph.D. students to participate in beginning, intermediate and/or advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners.

Recipients of these scholarships will be expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers.

Eligibility Details: All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level at the time of application, although they can have graduated by the time the program begins. Students in all disciplines including business, engineering, science, the social sciences and humanities are encouraged to apply. Current undergraduate students must have completed at least one year of general college course-work by program start date (one year is defined as two semesters or three quarters). The U.S. Department of State and CAORC welcome all eligible applications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or handicap condition.

Duration: Programs range from 7 weeks to 11 weeks, beginning in early to mid-June with a pre-departure orientation in the U.S. Students must attend the full program and participate in all program activities.

Grant benefits: All program costs are covered for participants. This includes travel between the student’s home city and program location, pre-departure orientation costs, applicable visa fees, room, board, travel within country and all entrance fees for program activities. University level credit may be available.  U.S. passport fees will not be paid by the scholarship.

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Cosmos Scholars Grant Program

COSMOS SCHOLARS
A Grant Program of
The Cosmos Club Foundation
In Support of Graduate Students
At Washington Area Universities
2012-2013

Purpose

The Cosmos Club Foundation's Young Scholars Grant Program provides grants to graduate students at local Washington-area universities to meet unexpected and otherwise unsupported aspects of their research.

Scope of Program

There is no restriction as to academic field, but the project should be focused on objective scholarly research rather than commercial or political activity, social activism, or other non-academic goals. The number of grants to be awarded is not rigidly fixed, but is expected to be at least fifteen. Amounts of awards will be determined individually, and are contemplated to be in the range of $500 to $3,000.

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled, on a full-time or part-time basis, in a program leading to a graduate degree (Masters or Doctoral) at one of the local institutions listed below under "Eligible Institutions".

Budget

Grants will not exceed $3,000. Every research proposal must include (in the space provided on the application form) a brief budget statement that lists clearly the funds requested and explains how the money will be allocated. The budget should also state what other support has been sought or received for the work proposed (a field for this is on the application form).

Items of equipment and special supplies are eligible, but the equipment should be expendable. Items that the institution ought to provide or that graduate students can be expected to own are not eligible. Items and services that will outlive the project are not considered expendable and are generally not eligible.

Travel for field research, or to research facilities to consult documents or to study artifacts in situ or to conduct cultural exploration is generally eligible. Travel to consult with an expert practitioner may be considered. Travel to attend professional meetings to present an accepted paper or poster exhibit may also be considered. Travel to a conference simply for networking or job-hunting is not eligible. Applicants should keep in mind the virtues of economically modest travel requests.

Guidelines

The major criterion for selection is the excellence of the research proposal, which must introduce the problem, state the hypothesis, and explain how the research will apply to the problem.

It is essential to make the project description understandable to scholars in other fields, while retaining enough detail to satisfy a specialist in the field of the proposal.

We do not support work which will be conducted prior to the announced date of awards, or so soon thereafter that the funds, if awarded, could not be applied to it.

Funds for tuition or related expenses for personal professional education will not be provided.

Generally funds will not be provided to support remuneration to participants in studies or stipends for research assistants.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Please note: The Application Procedures change slightly from year to year, but the entire application must be submitted online at www.cosmosclubfoundation.org. Applications for a given year's program usually are accepted beginning in late summer, when revised procedures are posted on the Foundation's web site. The deadline for submission is midnight Eastern Daylight Time November 1, 2012.

More details, and a link to the application form, may be found here.

Questions and other messages may be sent as e-mail messages to grants@cosmosclubfoundation.org.

Evaluation and Selection

Successful proposals will be selected by the Cosmos Club Foundation Trustees after evaluation and recommendation by panels chosen by the Foundation. Proposals will be judged on both substance and clarity. The Foundation may make awards in amounts different from those requested. Decisions of the Foundation are final and are not subject to review. Winners' names will be posted on the Foundation web site usually by early February. Recipients of grants will also receive a letter requiring a reply to the Foundation before funds will be disbursed.

Conditions of Award

Cosmos Scholars are expected to provide a summary report of the results of the project in support of which they have received awards, and to indicate how the award contributed to the project. This report is expected within one year of the date of the award, and the Foundation may post the report on its web site. Cosmos Scholars may also be invited to present their results at a special Cosmos Club Foundation function organized to recognize them and their accomplishments. Publications resulting from supported research must acknowledge the Cosmos Club Foundation's support.

Eligible Institutions

American University
The Catholic University of America
Corcoran College of Art + Design
Gallaudet University
George Mason University
The George Washington University
Georgetown University
Howard University
Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
Marymount University
Trinity University
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
University of the District of Columbia
University of Maryland, College Park

Cosmos Scholars

The Cosmos Club Foundation's Young Scholars Awards have been presented annually* since 1998, with the invaluable assistance of the Consortium of Universities of the Metropolitan Washington Area for the years 1998-2007. Through the 2012 academic year, the program, now named the Cosmos Scholars Grant Program, has provided 278 grants to graduate students at local Washington-area universities.

* The absence of a list labeled "2000" reflects a change of the month of the award from December to January.

Selection of Cosmos Scholars for 2012

After an arduous process of review, 22 Cosmos Scholars have been selected from a field of 197 applicants. Their names, institutions, and proposal titles appear in the table on this web site. Regrettably, limited resources prevented us from supporting many worthwhile projects, or granting the level of support requested for many of those selected. We congratulate the new Cosmos Scholars and thank all applicants for their participation.

Grants for Internships Abroad

Graduate Student Career Development (GSCD) recently received a grant to help defray the costs for students pursuing internships in Asia.  Please consider adding a work experience in Asia to compliment your academic studies at the Elliott School.

Not sure if an internship or work experience will make a difference to employers?

Employers surveyed by GSCD for the Employment Qualifications and Skills Report rated the following qualifications as very important when making hiring decisions:

1)  International experience and contacts

2)  Foreign language skills

3)  Cross cultural competencies and communication skills

Where have previous Elliott School students interned in Asia?  A few examples of the countries/organizations past Elliott School students have interned in Asia:

• The Clinton Foundation-China

• US Department of State – Japan, Vietnam, and China

• UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific Regional Office-Thailand

• US Commerce Department Foreign Commercial Services-Singapore

• Development Alternatives, Inc.-Cambodia

Graduate Student Career Development is pleased to offer Freeman Foundation competitive grants for up to $4,000 that are available immediately to students that intern in Asia. 

Please log into Elliott School Career Connection (ESCC) and check the Document Library for more information including the application for the Freeman Foundation Fellowship Grant for Internships in Asia.

If you have any questions, please email Angella Griffin, Director, GSCD at agriffin@gwu.edu 

2013 Blakemore Freeman Fellowships

2013 Blakemore Freeman Fellowships & Refresher Grants for Advanced Study of Asian Languages Blakemore language grants are awarded to individuals pursuing professional careers in fields such as business, academia, journalism, public service, law, science, medicine, architecture, engineering, the fine arts, education, etc. who would benefit from improved fluency in an East or Southeast Asian language. For 2013, the Blakemore Foundation plans to award between 12-15 grants for the advanced study of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Khmer and Burmese.  The grants cover tuition and a stipend for related educational expenses, basic living costs and transportation, but do not include dependent expenses. The Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2013 Blakemore Freeman Fellowships and Blakemore Refresher Grants. The postmark deadline for applications is December 31, 2012.  For application forms, eligibility requirements, grant guidelines and instructions see the Foundation's website at www.blakemorefoundation.org. The Blakemore Freeman Fellowships fund an academic year of advanced language study at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies in Yokohama, the Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing, the International Chinese Language Program at National Taiwan University in Taipei, and similar programs in other countries of East and SE Asia. Where there is no structured advanced-level language program at an educational institution in the country, the grant may provide for the financing of private tutorials under terms set forth in the application instructions.  The fellowships are limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. who have an undergraduate degree and are pursuing academic, professional or business careers that involve the regular use of an East or Southeast Asian language. The most important criteria for selection is a focused, well-defined career objective involving Asia in which the regular use of the language is an important aspect.   Blakemore Refresher Grants are intended to provide mid-career professionals an opportunity to renew their East Asian language skills by attending a language program in Asia for a summer or semester of intensive full-time language study at the advanced level. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., working as a professional in an Asian field, or teaching in an Asian field as a professor at a college or university in the United States, or be a former Blakemore Freeman Fellow.

New Service Learning Opportunity in China!

“Think Global, Act Local”

2012 US-China International Youth Festival (2nd IYF)

July 1-29, Xian & Beijing, China

3-Day Youth Summit…to tackle global issues with elite peers and high-profile experts
3-Week Service Learning…to gain hands-on experience in influencing Chinese young minds
2-Day Xian Tour and 1-Day Beijing Tour…to immerse in an ancient and modern Chinese culture and scenery

Full-package Grant up to $2,000

To get an Early-Bird Registration Rate (Before April 30)

APPLY NOW! at eactus.com

The grants will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.


Additional background information about the IYF:

The first US-China International Youth Festival (IYF) was held between July 12, 2011 and August 6, 2011 in China. IYF was initiated and hosted by Education Association for China Tomorrow (EACT), one US 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization. Through the Global Development Youth Summit, volunteer teaching, and cultural immersion programs, IYF provided an excellent platform for youths from all over the world to exchange ideas and perspectives on mutual understanding, self-improvement, youth entrepreneurship and career development, climate and environmental sustainability issues, and the realization of the Eight Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations.

The first IYF was officially included in "UN’s International Year of Youth" (From August 12, 2010 to August 11, 2011) which gained plenty supports from related governmental agencies as well as a good number of organizations and individuals from US, China and many other countries. Participating parties include US Embassy in Beijing, World Bank, World Health Organization, UN-Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UN-Volunteer, Dream Corps International, Civic Concepts International, and several renowned universities and institutions. Other supporting organizations are US Department of State-“100,000 Strong Initiative”, American Congressmen, the State governments of Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia, Chinese Embassy in the United States- Department of Education, International Monetary Fund, top-ranked universities like Harvard, Yale and Cornell, and many overseas Chinese groups.

For more information:

Visit IYF web page: eactus.com/2012-us-china-international-youth-festival/
Follow “EACT” on Facebook

Or, contact:

Amanda Ding
Program Manager
Education Association for China Tomorrow
10411 Motor City Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (240) 395-1376, Fax: (240) 395-2347
Email:amanda.ding@eactus.com

Summer Chinese Language Study in Oregon

Substantial scholarships are still available for this summer’s Intensive Chinese course at Portland State University (Oregon).

Dates: June 25 – August 10, 2012.
Credits: 4 Credits

Scholarships:
Substantial tuition aid is available through the ALLEX Foundation. Support from ALLEX will bring tuition for out-of-state students to $749, equal to Oregon residents. In addition, with resident and non-residents can expect substantial additional financial support worth several hundred dollars. Please contact Eriko Akamatsu at allexoffice@allex.org for more information.

Estimated Tuition before Scholarships:
Oregon Residents: $749 (Scholarships available.)
Non-Residents: $2,066 (Scholarships available.)

Details: http://www.allex.org/programs/summerchinese/

Program Overview:
This program is designed to train students to speak and listen to Mandarin Chinese, and to introduce students to reading and writing the language. At the end of the course students will be expected to perform in all four skills—speaking, listening, reading and writing—at a basic level of proficiency. Students will not only learn to speak the language; they will also develop an understanding of Chinese interpersonal behavior. The ultimate goal is to teach students not just to speak Chinese, but to function successfully in Chinese culture using Mandarin—to present yourself as an intelligent person in Chinese culture using the Chinese language. Students will learn to speak and perform correctly in a variety of social situations. In each setting students will learn how to perform in the Chinese language in a culturally appropriate way

Faculty:
Haohsiang Liao, (Director) Ohio State University
Cornelius Kubler, Williams College
Yongfang Zhang, Wufford College
Wan-Chen Chen, Ohio State University

Details: http://www.allex.org/programs/summerchinese/

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