Humanities in Action Fellowship Now Seeking Applications

20Applications for the 2017 Humanity in Action Fellowship programs are now open!

Applications are invited from students and recent graduates of U.S. colleges and universities  who are passionate about active and responsible citizenship, diversity and human rights. Current sophomores, juniors and seniors as well as graduates from the undergraduate classes of 2015 and 2016 are eligible. Applications for students and recent graduates from European universities will open in late fall.

The deadline to apply to these programs is January 4, 2017 at 11:59pm

Scholarship and Study Abroad Info

Info Session: Intro to Fellowships

Image result for ScholarshipAre you a motivated student with ambition and passion for what you do? Interested in transformative opportunities such as research, social justice or public service work, international travel, or graduate school? Then come to an “Intro to Fellowships” workshop.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn:

  • What fellowships are,
  • How to find the right opportunities for you, and
  • How to apply for fellowships.

Dates

  • Thu, Oct 6, 5:30-6:30pm, DOU 101 (Dougan Building)
  • Wed, Oct 26, 12:30-1:30pm, DOU 101 (Dougan Building)
  • Tue, Nov 15, 3-4pm, DOU 101 (Dougan Building) RSVP here.

No idea what a fellowship is? Take a sneak peek at the Student Fellowships & Awards website, a unit that supports UW Tacoma students in their applications to nationally competitive fellowships as well as some UW-wide opportunities.

Organized by UW Tacoma’s Office of Global Affairs. Please email uwtintl@uw.edu if you have any questions.

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Study Abroad 101

AImage result for study abroadre you interested in studying or interning abroad, learning a new language, or maybe even doing research abroad? Not sure how to fund it? Then come to this workshop and hear from students who’ve spent time abroad.

We’ll talk about:

  • How to fit study abroad into your degree plan;
  • Examples of study abroad programs; and
  • Scholarships that can help fund international experiences

Dates

  • Wednesday, October 12th, 12:30-1:20pm, CP 103 (Cherry Parkes)
  • Tuesday, October 25th, 3:30-4:20pm, CP 206C (Cherry Parkes)
  • Thursday, November 3rd, 5:30-6:30pm, CP 103 (Cherry Parkes)
  • Mon, Nov 14, 12:30pm – as part of International Education Week, CP 303 (Cherry Parkes)

Organized by UW Tacoma’s Office of Global Affairs. Please email uwtintl@uw.edu if you have any questions.

Scholarship Opportunities for PPPA Students

Gilman International Scholarship

Are you planning to study or intern abroad in the winter or spring? Are you also a Pell Grant recipient? If so, take a look at the Gilman International Scholarship. The Gilman is a merit-based, competitive scholarship that provides funding for students with significant financial need to study or intern abroad. National Deadline: October 4, 2016

 Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship

Opportunity to work on peace and security issues in a full-time, funded 6-9 month internship at nonprofit, public-interest organizations in Washington D.C. Find out more on the program website. National Deadline: October 5, 2016

 Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Highly selective fellowship that supports up to two years of graduate study in any field for new Americans who demonstrate creativity, originality, initiative, and sustained accomplishment. More information is on the program website. National Deadline: November 1, 2016

Scholarship for Single Parents Living in Pierce County

Are you a single parent in need of a scholarship?  The Lea Armstrong Scholarship and Community Organization (LASCO) provides financial assistance to qualified single parents with children at home, who are pursuing higher education in Pierce County. The Lea Armstrong Scholarship Fund is a component fund of The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Since 2003, LASCO has awarded over $60,000 to 68 students attending Bates Technical College, Clover Park Technical College, Pierce College, Tacoma Community College, The Evergreen State College – Tacoma and University of Washington – Tacoma. Lea Armstrong, a successful Korean businesswoman and Tacoma resident, is committed to helping single parents working towards graduating from college.

Deadline this year is July 29, 2016.  Go to this website to register with WashBoard.org and apply.

UW Tacoma student and alumni accomplishments

2015 Rangel Scholar – A UW Tacoma first

Omer AdamHuge congratulations to UW Tacoma student Omer Adam–one of fifteen Rangel Scholars nation-wide. He will be spending his summer in Washington D.C. participating in the Rangel International Affairs Summer Program. There, he will learn about current issues in international affairs and acquire valuable skills to prepare him for a career in the field.Omer is most interested in how religion shapes foreign policy and hopes to improve relationships between the US and Muslim countries. Continue reading

Scholarships

The Osheroff and Clark fund provides financial resources for undergraduate and graduate students to support human rights projects that promote social change through direct action. In 2015, we anticipate having approximately $4000 available to distribute; the entire amount may be issued in a single award or split between multiple awardees. The number of awards and amounts will vary depending on the number and quality of applications. In keeping with Abe’s and Gunnel’s belief that accountability begins at home, priority will be given to projects that speak to the particular roles and responsibilities of our own institutions (including government, private sector entities, and the university itself) in human rights.

Applications will be open soon for the Abe Osheroff and Gunnel Clark Endowed Human Rights Fund for Students.

 

… and more scholarships

Tillman Military Scholars Program*
*Application opens Feb. 3, with a March 3 due date
The mission of the Pat Tillman Foundation is to invest in military veterans and
their spouses through academic scholarships – building a diverse community of
leaders committed to service to others. Continue reading