Study Abroad Week Info Sessions

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Chile Study Abroad Info Session

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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The Gilman Scholarship Program offers awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.

Visit the website at www.iie.org/en/Programs/Gilman-Scholarship-Program for more information.

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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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Global Engagement Summer Institute Study Abroad Programs

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Coral Reef Ecology at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences

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ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship

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Summer Course in Italy—GERO-499: Nutrition, Genes, Longevity and Diseases

Syllabus

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Discovery and Global Scholars

This USC Discovery Scholars Program recognizes graduating seniors who excel in the classroom and display the ability to create exceptional new scholarship and artistic works. The Global Scholars Program recognizes graduating seniors who excel in their studies at home and abroad.

Students are able to compete for the recognition at graduation and may be considered for a $10,000 prize towards graduate study.

There will be an information session with Dean Lamy on Friday, January 28, 2pm in THH 212.

DISCOVERY SCHOLARS PROGRAM

• University Main Page for Discovery Scholars- Steps to Becoming a Scholar
• USC College Requirements for Discovery Scholars
• Discovery Scholars Intent to Submit- Due Feb 4

GLOBAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM

• University Main Page for Global Scholars- Steps to Becoming a Scholar
• USC College Requirements for Global Scholars
• Global Scholars Intent to Submit- Due Feb 4

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Fulbright Grants and Fellowships for International Study Information Sessions

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Study Abroad Week and Fair

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ONEHEARTSOURCE—Volunteer in Tanzania

ONEHEARTSOURCE is a student-led volunteer opportunity in Tanzania, Africa. Right now, it is estimated 25 million children are orphaned by AIDS. Tanzania alone is home to more than 2.4 million orphans, 1.1 million of whom have been orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. You can help turn this reality around.

Volunteer with One Heart Source, the first academic-intensive orphanage in Africa for children made vulnerable by the AIDS epidemic. Gain international experience working in Tanzania, learn Swahili, involve yourself in development & aid, global health, childhood education, and much more!

One Heart Source offers a variety of 4 to 8 week volunteer programs in spring, summer, and fall. Below are the range of dates for programs; check out the website for specific dates!

SPRING 2011: March 28 - May 13
SUMMER 2011: Programs ranging from May 23 - September 17
FALL 2011: October 3 - November 25

• Teach HIV/AIDS awareness/education, community health, and literacy atlocal schools as well as in the community.
• Act as a mentor to  children living in local orphanages through planning
  and implementing tutoring and after-school activities.
• Work on community development projects such as health teachings at local hangouts, community agriculture initiatives, and school restoration and beautification.
• Live in a homestay with a Tanzanian family and become an integrated
  member of the community.
• Work with a dynamic team of international volunteers.

We are active members of humanity who refuse to believe in any explanation that validates the current reality in which millions of children do not have the basic right of LIFE. If you believe in a better way, now is the time to stand up and be the change you wish to see in the world.  Join us in enacting lasting, positive social change!

Deadlines:

• Spring program applications due: January 5th
• Summer and Fall program applications due: January 26

For more information and to download the program application, please visit:
www.oneheartsource.org/volunteer

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USC Global Scholars Program

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Maryland Sea Grant's Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Estuarine Science

Apply for Maryland Sea Grant's Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Estuarine Science.  It is a great opportunity. Spend a summer by the Chesapeake Bay.

Details

• 12 week program: May 22 to August 14, 2011.
• $4200 stipend plus housing and travel support to and from Maryland
• Applications due February 22, 2011; Apply online

We select undergraduates in diverse disciplines, including engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, ecology and marine and environmental science.

We are particularly interested in supporting talented students from institutions where access to marine science and to research projects is limited and who are from underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Since 1989, NSF has supported bringing students to conduct individual research projects with a scientist-mentor at either Chesapeake Biological Lab or Horn Point Lab of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.

If you have any questions please feel free to email or call me (301-405-6373).  I apologize for any cross posting of this announcement.

Best Regards,
Fredrika Moser

Website

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Amgen Scholars Program

Caltech's Amgen Scholars Program is geared towards students in biology,
chemistry, and biotechnology fields. Some of these fields include biology,
biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical and biomolecular engineering, and
chemistry.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating
seniors, must be attending a four-year university, and must be U.S. citizens
or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Support: Amgen Scholars will receive a $5500 award, round-trip air
transportation, a generous housing allowance, and a food allowance.

Application: Online applications are due February 15, 2011.
For more information, please visit www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu

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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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USC Volunteer Latin America

Spring Break Costa Rica.  March 12th-20th, 2011.

Since 2003, USC Volunteer Latin America has brought over 200 students to rural Costa Rica to participate in environmental and community service over spring break. In years past we have contributed to projects in village schools, organic farms, rain forest cooperatives, and much more. Be a part of this student-run volunteer trip and apply for spring break 2011! Applications are due by 11:59PM on November 22nd.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website or email uscvolunteerlatinamerica@gmail.com.

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Unite For Sight’s Global Impact Corps

Unite For Sight’s Global Impact Corps is a high-impact immersive global health experience for students and for professionals. Unite For Sight is the world's leader in socially responsible, effective volunteering abroad.

Global Impact Fellows support and learn from the partner clinics' talented medical professionals who are social entrepreneurs addressing complex global health issues. Through hands-on, structured training, Global Impact Fellows gain a comprehensive understanding about best practices in global health and social entrepreneurship.  Global Impact Fellows gain skills and are nurtured to become new leaders in global health, and they receive a Certificate in Global Health & Program Delivery. 

Global Impact Fellows participate daily with local doctors to eliminate patient barriers to care and to facilitate comprehensive year-round eye care for patients living in extreme poverty.  They assist with patient education, visual acuity screening, patient intake, distributing the glasses and medication prescribed by the local eye doctors, and other important support tasks.  They also have the opportunity to observe the surgeries provided by the local doctors. Additionally, Global Impact Fellows may participate in the Global Impact Lab, an optional program for those interested in pursuing global health research.

Read volunteer accounts of their experiences.

Locations of Year-Round Eye Care Delivery:
(volunteer for 7 days, 15 days, 20 days, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 10 weeks, or more)

• Accra and Kumasi Regions, Ghana
• Northern and Ashanti Regions, Ghana
• Tegucigalpa, Honduras
• Patna, India
• Dhenkanal, India

Volunteer abroad @ Unite For Sight

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Organization for Tropical Studies at Duke University Semester and Summer Programs

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Global East Asia Program Info Sessions

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