Lisa Gates

Three Middlebury Alumni Named Schwarzman Scholars!

Lisa Gates / December 6, 2021January 28, 2022 / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding

Congratulations to Middlebury alumni Darren Chen, Amani Core and Christina Wiremu-Brook who were selected as Schwarzman Scholars! You can read more about them in the newsroom: https://www.middlebury.edu/newsroom/archive/2022-news/node/662029 .

The 151 Schwarzman Scholars in the Class of 2023 hail from 33 countries and 106 universities. Scholars pursue a one-year Master’s degree in Global Affairs with a core curriculum focused on leadership, China, and global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Scholars chosen for this highly selective program have demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities and the potential to understand and bridge cultural and political differences. Schwarzman Scholars live in Beijing for a year of intensive study and cultural immersion –attending lectures, workshops, and discussion groups; being mentored and advised by leaders across sectors; and traveling while developing a better understanding of China. Students and alumni can find more information about the Schwarzman Scholarship at https://www.schwarzmanscholars.org/ . Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions!

Killam Fellowship for Study Abroad in Canada

Lisa Gates / November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 / Fellowships, Study Abroad

The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in Canada and the United States to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in the other country. Students may participate in the program via the Open Competition modality – applying for and registering at the host university and paying host tuition fees.

For more information, see https://www.fulbright.ca/programs/killam-fellowships/americans

Conditions

Students need to select courses that will receive credits at their home institution.
Students that take up the Killam Fellowship in the last year of their undergraduate studies must complete their last semester at their home university.
The Killam Fellowships Program offers a cash award of $10,000 US for a full academic year (pro-rated at $5,000 US for one semester), along with an allowance to offset the cost of health insurance in the currency of the host country.
The Foundation hosts all new Killam Fellows at an Orientation program in Ottawa each fall and again at a seminar in Washington D.C. each spring (should public health guidelines allow it).
In addition, all Fellows are eligible to apply for a mobility grant in an amount not to exceed $800. The idea of the mobility initiative is to allow students to undertake an educational field trip, providing the Fellows with the opportunity to gain a broader understanding of the culture of the host country.

Application deadline: January 31^st, 2022

Samvid Scholars Program (New!); Funding for Graduate Study, Deadline March 31, 2022

Lisa Gates / November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding

Samvid Scholars is a new, merit-based graduate scholarship for leaders and changemakers. Samvid Scholars was established in 2021 by Samvid Ventures to invest in the graduate education of future leaders who are committed to effecting positive change in society.   

The Samvid Scholars program supports up to $50,000 per year for two years of graduate study.  

In addition to funding for their graduate program, each Scholar will receive two years of leadership development programming to support them to continue to fulfill their extraordinary potential. All Scholars will have access to robust ongoing programming and will be part of an alumni community of mentorship, collaboration, and lifelong relationships.   Learn more at https://www.samvid.ventures/samvid-scholars/

An eligible candidate will:  

Pursue a full-time graduate program of 2 years or longer at a university in the United States, in one of the following eligible programs:

o MD 

o MBA  

o JD  

o MPP  

o MPH  

o EdD  

MS/MA in the social sciences or STEM

Be a first-year graduate student for the 2022-2023 academic year  
Have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5  
Be a U.S. citizen or DACA recipient

Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program Accepting Applications for Summer 2022

Lisa Gates / November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 / Fellowships

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduate students with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in international affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers. The Program usually selects participants (known as “Rangel Scholars”) each year from universities throughout the United States. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. See www.rangelprogram.org for the application and more info.

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The Program includes two courses and a seminar that focuses on enhancing knowledge and skills related to U.S. foreign policy, economics, and writing. In addition, in order to provide greater insight into the foreign policy-making process and international affairs careers, the Rangel Program introduces the participants to a wide range of government and non-government professionals who work on global issues and also arranges visits to various institutions involved in international affairs. The Program also helps students explore graduate school, scholarship, fellowship, internship, and professional options in international affairs.

Program Benefits:

The Program covers the costs for tuition, travel, housing, and two meals per day.
The Program provides a stipend for $3,300.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students, with at least sophomore status on the date of the application deadline.
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.

Summer Enrichment Program Timeline

SEP Application Opens: October 29, 2021
SEP Application Closes: February 15, 2022
Application Notifications: Mid to late March 2022
Program Start to End: Monday, June 13, 2022 – Friday, July 22, 2022

PPIA Junior Summer Institute Applications Due Nov 1

Lisa Gates / October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 / Fellowships

The goal of the PPIA Fellowship Program is to help prepare to pursue Masters’ or joint degree, typically in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field. The organization does this through the intensive study provided by participation in a Junior Summer Institute (JSI), through partnerships with universities across the country, and through an alumni network that provides opportunities to connect with nearly 4000 individuals who share the same interest in public service.

Each year, PPIA seeks out high-potential undergraduate students from universities across the country to participate in an intensive seven-week Junior Summer Institute (JSI) before their senior year. During their program, fellows are equipped with the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in graduate school and ultimately, in influential roles serving the public good.

Once a student has completed their JSI, they join an alumni network of leaders. In addition to the opportunities that this network provides for mentoring and career development, our alumni network has the opportunity to receive financial support for their graduate school education if they attend one of the programs in our Graduate School Consortium.

The deadline to apply for Summer 2022 is November 1, 2021.

JSI Overview and Host Sites
JSI Eligibility and Benefits
Application Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
The application for the 2022 PPIA Junior Summer Institute Application is now open and due on November 1, 2021. The application can be found online at https://jsiawards.ppiaprogram.org/.