Funding to support photography & documentary work around the world

Kelly McKinnell Memorial Award

The Kelly McKinnell Memorial Award of $1000, provides one undergraduate and one graduate student an opportunity to travel anywhere in the world to work on a photographic exploration and documentation project with the goal of promoting world cultural understanding or environmental awareness. The Award is open to all enrolled University of Michigan students. Projects, including a culminating exhibition, must be completed before graduation from the University.

The McKinnell Memorial Award has been established in memory of Art & Design alumna, Kelly McKinnell.  Kelly was the victim of a Chicago porch collapse in June 2003.  The Scholarship, that was founded by Kelly’s mother, Jean Ware, and Kelly’s close friend, Warren Zinn, ensures that Kelly’s passion for photography and travel live on.

*Note: although this award is administered through Art & Design, one does NOT need to be an A&D student in order to be eligible.

http://art-design.umich.edu/career/kelly_mckinnell_memorial_award1

Irish Studies Summer School - Trinity College Dublin

Interested students can find more information

 by visiting the program site here

International Center Photo Contest

The International Center is holding a photo contest open to all students, alumni, faculty & staff affiliated with the University of Michigan. Winning entries will have their photographs enlarged, framed, and displayed at the International Center. This is a wonderful opportunity to have your work showcased for thousands of people every year from around the world to see.

The International Center is looking for photographs that capture the global experience abroad and here in Ann Arbor while adhering to at least one of the following four themes:

- Cultures, Traditions, and People of the World
- International Landscapes
- Global Wolverine Experiences in Ann Arbor
- International Student Groups and Organizations

To learn more about the competition rules and to submit an entry, please complete the following form:
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/photo-contest-submit.php

The deadline to submit an entry is Friday, March 9^th 5:00PM.

Any questions about the competition should be directed to Basim at basimk@umich.edu.

LSA Internship Funding - App due March 9th

LSA Internship Funding 

 

Scholarships Available for Spring and Summer Terms Only

 

 

The LSA Internship Program for current students provides scholarships for Spring and Summer Terms to qualified LSA sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.

 Internships allow students to gain valuable experience in an interested field or career, develop marketable skills, resume building, and establish networks while earning credit or financial compensation (up to $5, 000).

 Applicants must meet the following criteria and submit the following by 5:00pm on Friday, March 9, 2012:

• Must be undergraduate enrolled in a degree program in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.
• Must have completed at least one full academic year at the University of Michigan.
• Must apply for and receive need-based support through the Office of Financial Aid. These scholarships are not renewable.
• Must submit Acceptance Letter (or Supervisor/Contact Person) with description of duties.
• Must submit hours worked regularly. Internship must be 40 hours per week or full-time equivalent and can be paid for unpaid.
• Must submit resume.
• Must submit an essay discussing the purpose or value of the internship regarding the student's career choice.
• Must submit a complete budget that includes all associated costs (i.e. travel costs, housing, utilities, incidentals, etc...).

Everything must be submitted together to Doug Fletcher, Scholarship Manager, at douglasf@umich.edu. 


After the completion of the internship, the student must submit a student evaluation from the Intern Supervisor and a Student Report that discusses/summarizes the experience. Student will also complete a Donor Thank You Letter (see examples here).

Center for Japanese Studies | Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship - App deadline March 15th

Center for Japanese Studies |  Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship

Program Announcement
 The Center for Japanese Studies is pleased to announce a new scholarship program to support undergraduate students who will participate in a study abroad program to Japan. Applications for CJS Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarships for undergraduate students participating in a study abroad program to Japan during Spring-Summer 2012 and Academic Year 2012-13 are now available. Applications are due March 15, 2012.


Eligibility
· Currently enrolled undergraduate students at the University of Michigan in any school or college are eligible.

· Students graduating in May 2012 or August 2012 are not eligible.

· Recipients must participate in a study abroad academic program that is sponsored by CGIS or another school or college of the University of Michigan and that results in academic credit. The recipient must travel to Japan with the program during Spring-Summer 2012, Fall 2012, and/or Winter 2013. Students who are enrolled in CGIS GCC or GIEU course during Winter 2012 and will be traveling to Japan with the course immediately after the end of the term are also eligible.

· Students who enroll in a qualified summer intensive Japanese language program located in Japan during Summer 2012 are also eligible. In order to qualify, a summer language program must teach the equivalent of one academic year of Japanese as taught at the University of Michigan; the recipient must enroll at the 2nd year level or above.

· Independent research, internships, and volunteer activities are not eligible.

· Students who are awarded the Summer Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship in Japanese are not eligible.

Scholarship Award
· Approximately 5-7 awards of up to $1,500 each will be made.

· Scholarship funds may only be used to cover expenses associated with the study abroad program participation, such as tuition, program fee, airfare, room, and board.

· Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic merit by the Center for Japanese Studies Admissions and Fellowships Committee.

· If you receive a need-based financial aid package for the study abroad program, the acceptance of this scholarship may result in an adjustment of your need-based financial aid package. Please consult the Office of Financial Aid if you have any questions.


Application
· All required forms and detailed explanation of each of the required items can be found on the CJS website at: www.ii.umich.edu/cjs/academics/studentfunding/ugstudyabroadscholarship/

· Application form (2 pages)

· Statement of purpose (limit 1000 words)

· Résumé.

· Two academic letters of recommendation

· Current UM official transcript.

· Copy of letter of acceptance for the study abroad or summer language program (if available)


Deadline
· March 15, 2012, 5pm

· All materials should be brought or sent to the Center for Japanese Studies, 4640 School of Social Work Building, 1080 South University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106.

· Awards will be announced in late April.

Questions and Further Information
· See Center for Japanese Studies website at: www.ii.umich.edu/cjs/academics/studentfunding/ugstudyabroadscholarship/

· Contact the CJS Academic Services Coordinator at cjsacademics@umich.edu, 734-764-6307.


Azumi Ann Takata, Ph.D.
CJS Academic Services Coordinator & East Asia FLAS Coordinator
Office Hours: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9-5
Center for Japanese Studies, University of Michigan
1080 South University Avenue, Suite 4640, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
Phone: +1-734-764-6307; Fax: +1-734-936-2948; Email: takata@umich.edu

CGIS Extended Study Abroad Deadlines

 Thinking about studying abroad? 


There IS still TIME: CGIS Extended Deadlines with a Few Summer Options!


Due to popular demand we have decided to extend the deadlines for the following programs:

            PROGRAM    //    TERM               

·         American University in Cairo         
 (Summer 2012, Fall 2012 or Academic Year 2012-2013)

·         Ferrara, Italy       
        (Fall 2012)

·         Rome, Italy through Arcadia         
        (Fall 2012)

·         College Year in Athens       
       (Fall 2012)

·         Bogazici Summer  
       (Summer 2012)

The new deadline for the programs listed above is:   February 27, 2012.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities in India

Armenian Studies Fellowships for Graduate Students

Armenian Studies Fellowships for Graduate Students

Call for Nominations

Submission Deadline: February 24, 2012

The Armenian Studies Program (ASP) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, offersArmenian Studies Fellowships to graduate students for 2012-2013. These fellowships will be awarded to incoming graduate students at the University of Michigan who expect to focus their graduate work around Armenian studies through pursuit of a PhD with one of the university’s social science or humanities departments. Master’s students with the Center for Russian and East European Studies or the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies may also be nominated. All initial application materials should be directed to the relevant departments and to Rackham Graduate School. Also please note that departments have their own application deadlines that may be prior to the nomination deadline. The scope and number of fellowships awarded is contingent on the availability of funds.

The Armenian Studies Program expects its fellows to participate in the various lectures, events and conferences sponsored by the program. Considerations will be given concerning schedule conflicts.

Fellowship recipients will be considered by nomination of departments, centers or schools. The scope and number of fellowships awarded is contingent on the availability of funds.

Nominating departments/schools must provide;1. A copy of all application materials submitted for consideration of admission.
2. A letter of support from the department chair and/or faculty advisor, including;

a.        information on other funding to be offered to the nominee

b.      the proposed use of Armenian Studies Fellowship funds

c.       a brief explanation about how this student's work--if not obvious from the application--would contribute to Armenian studies.

For more information, please contact Ingrid Peterson at 734.763.0622 orarmenianstudies@umich.edu.

Please send nominations to:
Armenian Studies Fellowships
Armenian Studies Program
1080 S. University Ave, Suite 3633
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106

http://www.ii.umich.edu/asp

Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 Intenrships with the Department of State

University of Michigan students who are contemplating spending either the Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 semester away from campus should consider an internship with the Department of State, according to Diplomat in Residence Jim Ellickson-Brown.

A total of over 500 internships are available, some at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world, and others at Department of State offices in Washington and other locations throughout the United States (including Detroit).

Applications for Fall 2012 internships with the Department of State must be completed by March 2, and applicants can expect a decision by mid-May.  To locate the announcement and begin the application process, interested students should go to http://usajobs.gov and search for “Fall 2012 Internship”.

Each applicant is asked to choose a first and second choice for placement from approximately forty Department of State bureaus participating in the program and to write a Statement of Interest.

University of Michigan students considering applying for an internship with the Department of State are encouraged to contact Mr. Ellickson-Brown (ellickso@umich.edu) for additional information and assistance with the application process.

Students interested in applying for an internship during the Spring 2013 internship are encouraged to go to the Department of State website (http://www.careers.state.gov) and sign on to receive an email alert informing them when applications are being accepted.  (The application period for Spring 2013 internships normally begins in May, with a July 1 deadline.)

Summer Ecosystem study abroad opportunity

CERC is now accepting applications! 

Undergraduate students of all majors at all colleges and universities may apply to our:
Summer Ecosystem Experiences for Undergraduates  (SEE-U)

Summer 2012 Field Sites (5 weeks, 6 credits):
- Jordan: Amman, Aqaba, Dana, and Wadi Mujib
- Brazil: The Atlantic Forest
- Puerto Rico: El Yunque National Forest
- Dominican Republic: Punta Cana

Learn ecology and environmental sustainability in unique natural settings through applied field techniques:

- Earn 6 Undergraduate Credits in just 5 weeks.
- No prerequisites required to enroll.
- Fellowship funding is available through CERC.

SEE-U is offered by the Center for Environmental Research and Conservation (CERC) at Columbia University’s Earth Institute.

Visit our website for more information or contact CERC directly at cerc@columbia.edu or 212-854-0149.

Apply online:
- Rolling admissions - apply early for fellowship consideration.
- Next application review date is January 15, 2012.  

Two Summer Immersion Programs in Germany May/June 2012

Enrich your studies abroad with a summer immersion program in Germany 2012

Cultural Vistas (www.culturalvistas.org) has partnered with the renowned Carl Duisberg Centrum Language Schools to offer two

short-term summer immersion programs in Germany for university students and recent graduates.

Berlin Language and Politics Program (May 26 – June 30, 2012)

Based in the vibrant German capital of Berlin, this five-week program provides a first-hand introduction to the political landscape of Germany. The program includes a series of professional seminars, meetings with politicians and policy experts, and site visits to nonprofits and government institutions. Participants will also travel outside of Berlin to visit a local Landtag (State Parliament). The discussions focus on current “hot topics” within Germany, including environmental policy, immigration, and European integration.

The fee for this program is $3,500.

Radolfzell Language and Renewable Energy Program (May 21– June 16, 2012)

Based in the picturesque town of Radolfzell am Bodensee, this four-week program offers an insider’s perspective into Germany’s renewable energy practices. The program includes 2-3 guided visits per week to sites throughout a region regarded as a leader in the implementation of renewable energy initiatives. The excursions provide an overview of German renewable energy practices, addressing policy, production, and the implementation of alternative energy sources among other topic areas.

The fee for this program is $3,180.

What’s Included?

• Pre-departure orientation mailing

• Four weeks of instruction at a CDC Language School

• Seminars, visits, and discussion with experts and industry leaders

• Accommodation throughout the program

• Cultural events and programming

• Enrollment in health insurance (optional)

• Interpreter and guide on excursions

• Support throughout the program in Germany and in the United States

To Apply:

Please visit our website to learn more and to download the application form.

http://culturalvistas.org/programs-for-students-and-professionals/internships-abroad

Application Deadline: April 1, 2012

Kiva Fellows

Since 2007, the Kiva Fellows Program has offered over 400 individuals a rare opportunity to put their skills to work in support of global microfinance around the world.  Applicants chosen for the program serve as Kiva’s eyes and ears on the ground, working directly with our microfinance institution (MFI) field partners in over 60 countries around the globe.  The Kiva Fellow is an unpaid, volunteer position designed to increase Kiva's impact and to offer participants a unique insider experience.

The 18th class will depart in June 2012 and the deadline to apply is February 12th.  For this class, there will be a limited number of short-term placements available for current graduate students on their summer break.  For more information on the application process or to see dates for future classes, please click here.

Teach English Abroad ~ TEFL Institute Info Table + Info Session on Thursday, Feb 9th

Are you looking to get paid to travel the world? Teaching English can be your ticket to do so, while building a well-rounded resume, and receiving real-world, International work experience! Teach abroad with the TEFL Institute, the worldwide leader in training of International English teachers. Based in Chicago, IL, with course locations in more than 20 cities around the globe, TEFL Institute offers intensive onsite and online TEFL training courses and lifetime job placement assistance.

Want to know more?

 TEFL Institute will be on campus, Thursday February 9th - join us at the following events:

*Information Table in the Michigan Union, Ground Floor Lobby from 11:00-3:00 PM
*Information Session in the International Center, Room 9 (603 E. Madison Street) at 4:00 PM.

If you cannot attend and would like to explore your various opportunities and options, please contact Helen Sharp at 773.945.1512 or at advisor31@teflinstitute.com

Fellowship for Service work abroad: Wallenberg Fellowship application now available!

Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Fellowship
 

About the Fellowship:

In the spirit of Raoul Wallenberg’s experience at Michigan, the Raoul Wallenberg International Summer Travel Fellowship will allow selected students to take part in a community service project or civic participation anywhere in the world. The fellowship will support such experiences as, for instance, volunteer work with a humanitarian organization such as a school, clinic or aid program, or the exploration of humanitarian issues not well understood in the US. Projects should be at least four weeks in duration and take place outside of the U.S. between May and August of the current application cycle. Several fellowships will be made for summer 2012, each in the amount of up to $5000 to cover transportation, room and board, and local excursions made in connection with the project. At least one fellowship will go to an undergraduate student and at least one to a graduate student.

The application deadline is February 24, 2012

For eligibility criteria as well application information, please see M-Compass

Fulbright Program for U.S. Students – Information Sessions

Fulbright Program for U.S. Students – Information Sessions

Thursday, February 2 Thursday, February 9 Monday, February 13 Friday, February 24

Sessions will be held from 12:00-1:00pm in 2609 SSWB.  Laptops are welcome and encouraged. Description: The purpose of the Fulbright Program is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries.  The U.S. Department of Statemakes Fulbright fellowships available to approximately 1,700 U.S. students annually to study, conduct research, teach English, or train in the creative arts in more than 135 countries worldwide.  The competition is administered at U-M through the International Institute. At the information session, a U-M Fulbright Program Advisor will describe the application and selection process and provide suggestions for making your application more competitive.   Eligibility Criteria: To apply for this program through U-M, applicants must (a) be U-M students, alumni or staff; (b) be U.S. citizens; (c) have completed an undergraduate degree by the beginning of the award; and (d) demonstrate the language skills necessary to complete the proposed project. Deadline:  The University of Michigan deadline is Monday, September 10, 2012.   Advising:  Applicants should attend an information session and familiarize themselves with the Fulbright website, paying particular attention to the Country Summaries andPreparing an Application sections.  After attending an information session applicants should meet individually with the appropriate Fulbright Program Advisor:  ·          Kelly Peckens (kpeckens@umich.edu) is the advisor for graduate students, professional school students, and all applicants in the arts.  ·          Heather Johnson (hdilla@umich.edu) is the advisor for undergraduate students, alumni, and all ETA applicants.    Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org

Cross-Cultural Business Communication Study Abroad Course in Japan

A new University of Michigan course  titled "Cross-Cultural Business Communication in Japan,"  is being offered this spring semester.  The course will take place this summer from May 7 to 19, 2012, and is offered as a study abroad program for Michigan undergraduates and graduate students.  The course will feature hands-on activities to explore the dimensions of culture, along with many opportunities to interact with the community in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture. 

Thanks to the support of sponsoring organizations, it's one of the most affordable study abroad programs available.  Each University of Michigan student will receive a $200 scholarship through the Japan Center for Michigan Universities.

The attached flyer gives an overview of the course, and many more details are available online at www.cross-cultural-biz.com.

The deadline to apply is Friday, February 10th.