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Internal Deadline: Fulbright Scholarship

Internal Deadline: Thursday, September 12, 2013
Liaison: Alexei Ditter

" Scholarship's official website
" List of previous winners
" Sample application
" Fulbright ETA Instructions
" Fulbright Study/Research Instructions

Description

The Fulbright Program for U.S. Students is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Reed students who are U.S. citizens with a strong academic record may apply in one of two primary categories: Full grants are offered by the Fulbright Program for U.S. Students to U.S. recent bachelor's graduates, master's and doctoral students, young professionals and artists for study and research abroad, and will cover round-trip transportation to the host country, living costs for the duration abroad, books, research allowance, and, in most cases, full or partial tuition. The Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships Program (ETA), an element of the Fulbright Program for U.S. Students, is designed to improve foreign students' English language abilities and knowledge of the United States. Participants are placed outside of capital cities in over 20 countries and are fully integrated into the host community, increasing their own language skills and knowledge of the host country. English Teaching Assistants may also pursue individual study/research plans in addition to their teaching responsibilities. Recipients of an English Teaching Assistantship receive the same kinds of funding as awarded for full grants. Interested students should discuss this opportunity with their academic adviser. Specific program questions can be addressed to Paul DeYoung, campus Fulbright adviser; Alexei Ditter, Fellowships and Awards Committee representative for Fulbright; and Jo Cannon, Fellowships Coordinator.

Eligibility

U.S. citizen; graduating senior or recent alum. Strong academic record. Strong interest in playing role of cultural ambassador.

Selection Criteria

The Fellowships and Awards Committee interviews each applicant and forwards to IIE a summary letter along with a campus rating between one and four. Final selection is made by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, taking into account the recommendations of the National Screening Committee, availability of funds, approval of the supervising agencies abroad, and other program requirements.

Application Procedure

Study the Fulbright website for U.S. Students, which provides detailed and invaluable instructions on how to complete each part of the application, from selecting the country to acquiring an affiliation (for a study/research Fulbright) to writing a proposal and getting a foreign language evaluation. Once the online application opens in May, register and begin the process. Download a sample application.

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New endowed scholarship to benefit Senior GC scholar-athletes

GEORGETOWN, KY - Female and male Georgetown College athletes who exemplify academics, leadership, and good character on- and off-the-field are eligible to benefit in their senior year from a new endowed scholarship established by Converse, Inc.

The Reed-Allen Character in Sports Endowed Scholarship, as it will be known, honors Hall of Fame sports journalist Billy Reed, a former Executive Scholar-in-Residence at Georgetown College, and David Allen, Vice President and General Manager, North America Converse.

Under Mr. Allen's leadership, Converse, Inc. was the principal underwriter for the 2012 40 ^th anniversary reunion at Georgetown College and in Lexington of the entire 1972 Olympic basketball team. Mr. Reed, then director of the College's Academy for Character in Sport, along with 1971 Georgetown College alumnus Kenny Davis, who captained the Olympic team, spearheaded that first-ever gathering of these outstanding former athletes.

Nominations for the new scholarship may be made in a student's junior year by coaches or faculty members no later than November 15. Nominees must be full-time students, maintain a 2.5 or above GPA, be a demonstrated leader of good academics and character, and have financial need.

A committee comprised of former 1972 Olympic basketball team members and Converse, Inc. staff will review the nominations and make recommendations to the College's Office of Student Financial Planning. Final selection will be determined by the College's president and athletic director.

Recipients will be announced at the annual Athletic Hall of Fame banquet. The award, divided equally between a female and male athlete, is then available for use during the students' senior year.

Nominations are now being accepted for the first scholarship award to be presented for the 2014-2015 academic year. Anyone interested in nominating current Georgetown College athletes should contact Brian Evans, athletic director, at 502-863-8223, or email brian_evans@georgetowncollege.edu.



Jim Allison
Associate VP for College Relations
Office Location: Giddings Hall, First Floor
Phone: 502-863-7922
Email Jim

Jenny Elder
Sports Information Director
Office Location: East Campus
Phone: 502-863-7972
Email Jenny

Source: Georgetowncollege

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