Scholarship Name:

Cultural Vistas Fellowship

Scholarship Description:

Fellowship offered by Cultural Vistas to minority students.

Award Amount:

Travel/housing/expenses

Number of Scholarships:

Up to twelve (12) awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

Yes

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

Two (2) letters of recommendation

Interview Required:

No

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1) Min. 3.0 GPA (preferred);  2) Must be between 18-30 years of age;  3) Must be enrolled at a four (4) year college or university;  4) Prior knowledge of language of host country (Argentina and Germany only);  5) Demonstrated participation in extracurricular and community service activities;  6) Curriculum Vitae or resume required;  7) Copy of picture page of applicant’s passport/birth certificate required; 8) Letters of recommendation MUST be on letterhead and be hand-signed by the recommender;  9) Fellowship awarded as follows: The fellowship covers program-related travel (airfare, in-country travel), accommodations, internship placement, emergency medical insurance, applicable visa expenses, and some group meals. Most costs are subsidized by the fellowship award.

NOTE:  Fellows are expected to cover the costs of passports, food, and additional spending money while abroad. These costs are not expected to exceed $835.00 (excluding spending money).

Renewable:

No

Term:

N/A

State:

Nationwide

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

 Online application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Must be an undergraduate sophomore or junior

Category (Select all that apply):

GPA, Merit-based, Race, Ethnicity, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities

Web Site:

http://culturalvistas.org/programs/abroad/cultural-vistas-fellowship/

Point of Contact:

Deadline: