The AllPeopleBeHappy Volunteer Service Award enables volunteers to do service projects in the developing world. These Volunteer Service Awards enable impassioned young people to give of their time and talents while expanding their understanding of people ...
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The fellowship will be awarded to a graduate student for doctoral dissertation research in the history of computing.
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Fund for Education Abroad awards are intended to support students planning to participate in high-quality, rigorous education abroad programs in the academic year or summer.
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The Whitaker International Summer Program provides funding for U.S. bioengineers and biomedical engineers to continue their existing Master’s or PhD work abroad of high-quality, individually-arranged, research or internship in industry or coursework relev ...
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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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Boren Scholarships and Fellowships provide opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to become more proficient in the cultures and languages of world regions critical to U.S. interests.
Award amounts are up to $20,000 for the Boren Schol ...
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This fellowship, established in 1952, honours Margaret McWilliams, first CFUW President (1919-1923), who dedicated her life to furthering the status of women through improved access to higher education and the active involvement of women in public life.
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Established in 2006, in memory of Elizabeth Massey, a young lawyer and member of CFUW whose life was greatly enriched by her love of the creative arts.
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Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program sends young Biomedical Engineers, anywhere outside the U.S. or Canada for one or more of the following activities:
conducting academic or scientific research in a university or laboratory or
pursuing cou ...
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For students with a record of leadership in clubs, sports, student government, campus organizations, etc.
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The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society, in partnership with the Victoria Foundation, hosts a suite of international scholarships designed to support students from BC in studying abroad. Successful applicants must clearly demonstrate aca ...
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The Alexia Foundation offers production grants to students and professional photographers to give them the financial ability to produce substantial stories that drive change in the effort to make the world a better place. Students also get scholarship opp ...
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Awarded to a student who learned about SEA Semester from an alumnus or alumna of the program.
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This merit-based scholarship is available for students from colleges in the Five-College Consortium (Smith College, Mt. Holyoke College, Amherst College, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Hampshire College).
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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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Honours a founding member of the Nova Scotia Home Economics Association who dedicated her professional life to home economics education.
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The Leadership Development Programme (LEAD) is an entry point for young development professionals interested in a career with UNDP. It provides qualified individuals exciting opportunities to develop their experience, knowledge and skills and to serve as ...
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These awards are made possible by the generosity of gifts from alumni.
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Every year, NWAC coordinates the Helen Bassett Commemorative Award granted to four young Aboriginal women and made possible by the generous donation of Helen Bassett. Helen Bassett was an Ontario artist and an amazing woman who tried to make a difference ...
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EDC created the International Business Scholarships because international trade is critical to Canada’s economic prosperity and they are dedicated to helping students – the next generation of business leaders – to succeed.
They award up to 30 scholarship ...
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