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*CONTENTS*</b><br>
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This Week's GEO Events<br>
- Saturday: Five College Africa Day<br>
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Enrollment Notification Deadline: November 14!<br>
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Fellowships and Scholarships<br>
- Fund for International Service Learning (FISL)<br>
- Semester at Sea Diversity Scholarships<br>
- World Endeavors Late Enrollment Scholarships for spring 2009<br>
- Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan<br>
- Child Family Health International (CFHI) Scholarships<br>
- Alliance for Global Education Scholarships<br>
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<b>*THIS WEEK'S GEO EVENTS*</b><br>
Check for more upcoming events at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.hampshire.edu/geo/events.htm">http://www.hampshire.edu/geo/events.htm</a><br>
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Five College Africa Day<br>
Saturday, November 1, 2008<br>
UMass, 227 Herter Hall (located next to the Haigis mall bus stop)<br>
</b>An afternoon of music/dance/storytelling performances, panel
discussions, films, photos, and an African study abroad and student
activities fair, with "a taste of Africa" dinner, and an evening
performance by "Sweet Honey in the Rock", an a cappella ensemble of
African-American women.<br>
Website:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.hampshire.edu/geo/janterm.htm">http://www.fivecolleges.edu/sites/african</a><a
href="http://www.hampshire.edu/geo/england.htm" target="_blank"></a><br>
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*ENROLLMENT NOTIFICATION DEADLINE*<br>
</b>Check for more upcoming events & deadlines at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.hampshire.edu/geo/events.htm">http://www.hampshire.edu/geo/events.htm</a><br>
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<b>Enrollment Notification Deadline for S'09</b><br>
Friday, November 14<br>
For all students going on Field Study, Exchange, or on leave for
spring '09. For Field Study and Leave, pick up forms and instructions
from CASA (Academic Advising).<br>
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<b>*FELLOWSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS*</b><br>
Find more funding & scholarships resources by going to:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.hampshire.edu/geo/funding.htm">http://www.hampshire.edu/geo/funding.htm</a><br>
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<b>Fund for International Service Learning (FISL)</b><br>
FISL is a non-profit organization that awards scholarships to students
enrolled in an international service-learning program. (What is
service-learning <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="http://www.fisl.org/about.php#whatis"><http://www.fisl.org/about.php#whatis></a>?) FISL
wants to help you participate in the service-learning program of your
choice by providing financial assistance. FISL offers a scholarship in
the amount of $500 that can be used for any aspect of your trip: plane
tickets, visas, even clothing and equipment that would be essential for
the climate and geography.<br>
<b>Deadline for Fall 2009: November 15, 2008</b><br>
Website: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.fisl.org/">http://www.fisl.org/</a><br>
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<b>Semester at Sea Diversity Scholarships</b><br>
In cooperation with DiversityAbroad.com, Semester at Sea will offer 15
half-tuition scholarships for the Summer and Fall 2009 voyages. <br>
For fall, 5 scholarships of up to $10,500 will be awarded. For summer,
10 scholarships of up to $4,900 will be awarded. About Semester at
Sea: Shipboard education is the unique invention of Semester at Sea.
This
life-changing study abroad experience allows you to explore the world's
most fascinating cultural sites and peoples while learning in a deeply
engaging academic environment. Read more at their website.<br>
Website: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.semesteratsea.com">http://www.semesteratsea.com</a><br>
About this scholarship:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.semesteratsea.org/admission-and-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/ise-scholarships.php">http://www.semesteratsea.org/admission-and-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/ise-scholarships.php</a><br>
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<b>World Endeavors Late Enrollment Scholarships for spring 2009</b><br>
World Endeavors offers study abroad, internship, and volunteer
opportunities around the world. Currently they are offering $1000
scholarships to be applied to tuition costs for late applicants until a
late application deadline (varies depending on program). If you're
interested, visit their website below.<br>
Website: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.worldendeavors.com/">http://www.worldendeavors.com/</a><br>
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<b>Bridging Scholarships for Study in Japan</b><br>
20 Bridging Scholarships are awarded to American students studying in
Japan of either $2500 or $5000 (depending on length of stay).
Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any
recognized exchange or independent program in Japan are eligible to
apply for these scholarships.<br>
Application Timeline for Fall '09: in April 2009<br>
Website: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html">http://www.colorado.edu/ealld/atj/Bridging/scholarships.html</a><br>
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Child Family Health International (CFHI) Scholarships</b><br>
CFHI is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In
line with this global lens it is the policy of CFHI to<br>
actively seek a diverse pool of candidates from a variety of
backgrounds who are committed to the mission and vision of CFHI. Twice
a year CFHI offers full and partial scholarships with this aim that
provide funding for qualified students towards our global health
education programs. CFHI Spring 2009 Scholarships are used to fund
February- May 2009 programs. <br>
Application Deadline: November 15, 2008<br>
Website:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.cfhi.org/web/index.php/xcms/showpage/page/Scholarships">http://www.cfhi.org/web/index.php/xcms/showpage/page/Scholarships</a> <br>
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<b>Alliance for Global Education Scholarships</b><br>
The Alliance for Global Education is announcing new scholarship funding
for their programs in China and India. They will award two
scholarships of $6,000 and 20 scholarships of $2,500 for academic year
2008-09. These will be need-based, with preference given to minorities
and students from non-traditional majors. There are also additional
scholarship funds available for disbursement in smaller amounts. The
Alliance for Global Education is a not-for-profit partnership of the
Arcadia University's Center for Education Abroad and the Institute for
Study Abroad at Butler University, formed with the vision of opening
non-traditional destinations to an ever-growing and more diverse U.S.
undergraduate population.<br>
Website: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.allianceglobaled.org/">http://www.allianceglobaled.org/</a><br>
Scholarship Page:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.allianceglobaled.org/application_and_financial_info/scholarships/">http://www.allianceglobaled.org/application_and_financial_info/scholarships/</a><br>
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<b>*QUESTIONS? SUGGESTIONS?*</b><br>
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For questions/suggestions regarding this list, or to schedule an
appointment to discuss going abroad, please contact the Global
Education Office secretary, Rose Hansen, at x5542 or
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:geo@hampshire.edu">geo@hampshire.edu</a>.
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DISCLAIMER: Opportunities and programs listed on this listserv (unless
specified as Hampshire Exchange or Short-Term Programs) are not
endorsed by our office. It is a list of opportunities that have come
our way that look particularly interesting or that might be good fit
for some Hampshire students. Just because a program is listed here
does necessarily mean that Hampshire "recommends" it any more than
programs not listed.<br>
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B. Rose Hansen
Administrative Secretary
Global Education Office | Hampshire College
893 West Street | Amherst, Massachusetts 01002 USA
Phone: 413.559.5542 | Fax: 413.559-6173
Office Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:30am-noon, 1-4:30pm
Campus Location: Merrill Student Life Center, 1st floor
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://geo.hampshire.edu">http://geo.hampshire.edu</a>
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