The Fellowship provides community-focused experiential learning opportunities for graduating students to become active and effective change-makers, bringing new ideas and working closely with communities to foster sustainable and positive social change in ...
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The World Affairs Forum, based in Stamford Connecticut, has established a scholarship program for deserving university students to encourage study abroad for those interested in pursuing an international career.
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This foreign study supplements program is available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who hold a Joseph-Armand Bombardier, an Alexander Graham Bell, or a Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS) at the master’s or doc ...
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This undergraduate scholarship honors George Minor for his long and dedicated service to the AACCI Milling and Baking Division and the industry.
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The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals seeking innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching and pr ...
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Nexen, a CNOOC Limited company, has developed the Nexen Oil Sands Scholarship Program to encourage and assist students who undertake to further their postsecondary education and skills training. Nexen has committed $1 million to this postsecondary scholar ...
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JobMonkey is a job board for seasonal workers to find jobs around the world. They are the summer, seasonal & year-round employment experts!
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Varsity Tutors offers a monthly college scholarship contest to students who write the best essay in response to a monthly prompt.
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Are you under 30 years of age and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, about to graduate from full-time undergraduate or Masters level study at McGill, uOttawa, Queen's or StFX?
Do you have a meaningful connection with a community in Canada or anyw ...
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$7,000 to $25,000 for events, and up to $50,000 for other outreach activities; higher amounts for outreach activities may be considered if well justified
Duration 1 year
Application deadlines February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1
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Resu ...
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The SOM Prize is a research and travel fellowship that enables one outstanding applicant the opportunity to travel in connection with carrying out in-depth research on a subject of their choosing; to meet with other professionals in the field; and to purs ...
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Trek Escapes is a retail Adventure Travel company specializing in small group adventures around the globe. They feature more then 2,500 departures year round. They offer last minute specials as well.
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CIEE offers 14 types of scholarships to recognize academic achievement and enable international education. Awards are made based on personal statements from student applicants.
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) has announced scholarships for international students to pursue studies in medical fields.
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The Education Abroad Individual Award encourages continuing UAlberta undergraduate and graduate students to undertake an education abroad experience; allows students to choose from a wide variety of education abroad programs, both in type (e.g., exchange/ ...
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The Michaela Farnum Memorial Scholarships are both merit and financial need-based scholarships that assist students with the expenses of studying abroad during the summer terms.
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This scholarship is offered to API participants who attend a community college in the U.S.
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Awarded to student(s) with superior academic achievement registered in
an undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta who are participating in a university-approved education, research, and/or community service experience outside of Canada.
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The Loy McCandless Marks Scholarship Fund was established by the Elizabeth L. Marks Trust. Her trust provided funding “for the establishment of a scholarship fund, the income from which shall be awarded to well-qualified science majors specializing in tro ...
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Requirements: courage and enthusiasm to take a life-changing year
mygapyear is a unique service that combines coaching, research and personalized plan development to create a meaningful gap year. A mygapyear experience enhances your resume and builds you ...
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