Middlebury Fellowships and Undergraduate Research
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Once again, Middlebury is a top producer of student Fulbright grant recipients! And for those interested in the 2019-20 competition, now is the time to start thinking about application ideas! See more information about info sessions and internal deadlines at go/fellowships. Alumni and current seniors are able to apply!
//IIE is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the CEAIE Teach in China Program. Teach in China is looking for recent graduates or alumni with an interest in teaching, education and/or China for 12-month teaching placements in China. More than 100 placements are anticipated to be offered. Successful grantees will be placed at a Chinese school, from elementary to the university level, in locations across China. Benefits for those selected for the program include:
Flights: Roundtrip international airfare
Local transportation: Airport pick-up in Beijing; the first train ticket from Beijing to program school
Monthly salary: comparable to Chinese teachers’ salaries
Visa: work visa, the visa fee incurred overseas will be reimbursed up to 2,000RMB; the visa fees incurred in China will be covered by the program school
Insurance: Comprehensive Medical Insurance for Foreigner and Countryman from Hong Kong and Macao no less than 2,000 RMB
Housing: Free accommodation, including private bedroom, living room (shared), kitchen (independent or shared; if no kitchen, then access to canteen), furniture, television, water heater, refrigerator, washing machine, air conditioning and internet connection.
TESOL Certification: Those without TEFL/TESOL certification will be required to go through a training leading to being certified TESOL/TEFL instructors.
The program is open to citizens of the US, Canada, the UK, New Zealand and Australia between the ages of 20 and 55. Chinese work permit policy requires that these teachers be native speakers of English. Applicants should have obtained a Bachelor’s degree by the time their program begins; applicants who have TESOL certification or 2 or more years of teaching experience are highly desired.
The opportunity will begin in August 2019 with a planned summer training camp. The deadline to apply is February 28, 2019.
//Summer Leadership Fellowship at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, May 25 – July 5, 2019. Applications due January 31, 2019! The program is open to current college sophomores.
The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows Program is a highly selective summer institute offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities at the home of America’s first president outside our nation’s capital. Students spend six-weeks living and learning at Mount Vernon and receive housing, meals, transportation support and a $3,000 stipend for participation. For more information, eligibility requirements and application instructions, see http://www.mountvernon.org/leadershipfellows .
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The purpose of the Schwarzman Scholars program is to “bring together the world’s best young minds to explore and understand the economic, political and cultural factors that have contributed to China’s increasing importance as a global power, and to make them more effective as links between China and the rest of the world.” Read more: https://www.schwarzmanscholars.org/news-article/schwarzman-scholars-announces-class-of-2020/
//Udall Undergraduate Scholarship–Who Should Apply
Are you working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or issues impacting Indian country?
Have you demonstrated your commitment to one of these areas through public service?
Do you inspire and motivate others to take action?
Are you committed to making a difference through civility and consensus building?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, the Udall Scholarship may be right for you. Click on the category below for more information.
Eligibility: GPA 3.5 and up most competitive; U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident required; demonstrated commitment to work with environmental issues through academic study and activities. The Udall provides up to $7,000 for tuition, fees, educational expenses. Scholarship requires nomination from Middlebury—the nomination deadline is January 23, 2019 at noon.
See go/udall for instructions on how to apply for Middlebury nomination. Applications for nomination are due Jan. 23, 2019 to fellowships@middlebury.edu. Questions? Talk with Dean Lisa Gates or Professor Chris McGrory Klyza.