Author: Heidi Greenwald

Princeton in Asia Fellowship Competition Now Open

Heidi Greenwald / / Fellowships, Postgraduate Opportunities, Study Abroad

Princeton in Asia (PiA) fosters mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia through immersive work fellowships in host organizations and communities. Rising seniors and recent graduates from any university are eligible to apply until November 1, 2025.

We invite potential applicants to learn more about the program and application process through an upcoming webinar: Applicant Webinar 3: September 26th at 12 PM EDT

Applicants may schedule a one-on-one meeting with PiA staff during office hours through September 30. 

Study and Work in Germany with the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX), Deadline Nov. 1

Heidi Greenwald / / Postgraduate Opportunities, Study Abroad

The CBYX for Young Professionals is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 program year. This year-long fellowship, funded by the German Bundestag (parliament) and the U.S. Congress, provides participants the opportunity to study and work in Germany. 

Eligibility: U.S. citizens, 18.5 – 24 years old, a high school diploma, and clear career goals and some work experience in their desired career field. German knowledge or a college degree are not required. Click here to learn more. 

As a first step, interested applicants should request an application here.

Once accepted, 65 young professionals from the U.S. will spend August 2026 – June 2027 in Germany attending language school, taking university or trade/technical classes, and completing an internship in their prospective career field. We seek applicants whose professional and educational ambitions would benefit from a year in Germany. 

There will be an informational webinar for potential applicants on Tuesday, September 23 at 2:00 pm EDT (register here).  

Passion for Teaching? Consider the Mississippi Teacher Corps (MTC)

Heidi Greenwald / / Education

The Mississippi Teacher Corps is seeking applicants for their alternative graduate program which prepares participants to teach grades 7-12. This is a full scholarship for a M.A. in Teaching from UMiss, and job placement in a Mississippi public school. Learn more and apply at mtc.olemiss.edu. For the 2026 application cycle, our application deadlines are:

·  November 15th: Early acceptance (decision sent by January 1st)
·  February 15th: Preferred deadline
·  April 15th: Final deadline

Learn more by emailing mtc@olemiss.edu and visiting the Mississippi Teacher Corps website.

Interested in Teaching? Apply to the Mississippi Teacher Corps

Heidi Greenwald / / Postgraduate Opportunities

The Mississippi Teacher Corps (MTC) program at the University of Mississippi provides training and licensure for non-education majors who wish to teach grades 7-12.

Benefits:

·  Full scholarship for a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Mississippi (covers all tuition, books, and fees)

·  Job placement in a Mississippi public school with full salary and benefits from the school district

·  Class A teaching license in Mississippi

·  Summer stipend to help cover moving and incidental expenses

·  Free on-campus housing during the summer training program

·  Mentoring and support from the MTC administration, second-year teachers, and alumni

Application deadlines for the 2026 application cycle:

·  November 15: Early acceptance (decision sent by January 1st)

·  February 15: Preferred deadline

·  April 15: Final deadline Learn more about MTC by emailing mtc@olemiss.edu and visiting the Mississippi Teacher Corps website.

September 10 Event: Learn about the Master of Public Policy Program at St. Andrews

Heidi Greenwald / / Education, Study Abroad, UK

Robert A. Jones House Conference Room, 2 pm

Professor David Jaeger, Founding Director, will be on campus next Wednesday to speak about the new program at St. Andrews University, Scotland. Please join him to learn about the program, where students will gain real-world experience working on a group “Policy-in-Practice” project for a domestic or international client. MPP students will focus on data analysis and policy evaluation, incorporating generative AI as a coding tool. Unlike most MPP degrees in the US, the St. Andrews program takes one calendar year. 

Bring your questions, and learn more at on the St. Andrew’s program website or reach out to Professor Jaeger directly via email (david.jaeger@st-andrews.ac.uk)