European Studies

1915 ■ CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF UKRAINIAN STUDIES

c/o University of Alberta
450 Athabasca Hall
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2E8
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ualberta.ca/CIUS/cius-grants.htm
To provide financial assistance to Canadian undergraduate students majoring in a field related to Ukrainian or Ukrainian Canadian studies.
Title of Award: Leo J. Krysa Family Undergraduate Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Canadian studies; Education; European studies; Humanities; Social sciences; Ukrainian studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $C3,500. Duration: 8 months; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are entering the final year of study for an undergraduate degree at a college or university in Canada. Applicants' programs must emphasize Ukrainian and/or Ukrainian Canadian studies, through a combination of Ukrainian and east European or Canadian courses in education, history, humanities, or the social sciences. Selection is based on overall academic record, performance in Ukrainian-content courses, a working sample, and community involvement. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Recipients may attend any Canadian university.

1916 ■ CLAN SCOTT SOCIETY, INC.

P.O. Box 13021
Austin, TX 78711-3021
To provide financial assistance to individuals under the age of 19 who are interested in study or training in the Scottish performing arts.
Title of Award: Clan Scott Society Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Dance; Music; Scottish studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount awarded depends upon the needs of the recipient and the funds available. Funds are paid directly to the individual or organization providing the training or education to the scholarship recipient. Duration: Up to 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children, aged 18 or younger, who need financial assistance to support their education, training, or development in the Scottish performing arts. For the purposes of this program, these arts are defined as the traditional music or dance of Scotland as typically performed in competition at Scottish games and gatherings (including, but not restricted to, Scottish bagpipes, drumming, fiddle, harp, and Highland dance). Preference is given to members of the society and to their families. All applications must be submitted in writing and identify the applicant's name, the Scottish performing art for which the scholarship will be used, the person or organization providing the training or education, the dates or time period during which the training will occur, the cost of the training or education, and a brief explanation of why the applicant deserves the scholarship. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time.

1917 ■ DREW UNIVERSITY

Attn: Office of International and Off-Campus Programs
Brothers College Room 115
36 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940-4036
Tel: (973)408-3438
Fax: (973)408-3768

E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://depts.drew.edu/offcamp/non-DrewScholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance to students from any college who wish to participate in the off-campus programs in the United States or abroad sponsored by Drew University.
Title of Award: Drew University Off Campus Programs Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Art; British studies; English language and literature; European studies; General studies/Field of study not specified; Performing arts; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Grants up to $3,000 per semester are available to be applied to the cost of the programs. Duration: 1 semester.
Eligibility Requirements: Students from any American college or university who have been accepted to participate in 1 of the off-campus programs sponsored by Drew University may apply for financial aid if the university's financial aid office determines that they meet the standards of financial need. Applicants for semester programs must be entering their junior or senior year and have a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year for the fall semester; November of each year for the spring semester. Additional Information: The programs available recently included a Washington semester on American politics, a semester on the United Nations in New York, a New York semester on contemporary art and culture, a semester on the new Europe, a program in Eritrea on developing countries, and a London semester on British politics, history, drama, or literature.

1918 ■ LUSO-AMERICAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Attn: Administrative Director
7080 Donlon Way, Suite 202
P.O. Box 2967
Dublin, CA 94568
Tel: (925)828-3883
Fax: (925)828-3883
Web Site: http://www.luso-american.org/laef
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study in Portuguese language to students in California.
Title of Award: Herbert Fernandes Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Foreign languages; Portuguese studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students of Portuguese descent who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors at 4-year colleges or universities with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applicants must be California residents who are interested or involved in the Luso-American community and have taken or will enroll in Portuguese language classes. Selection is based on promise of success in college, financial need, qualities of leadership, vocational promise, and sincerity of purpose. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

1919 ■ ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

Charity and Education Fund Scholarship Committee
Attn: T.J. Holland, Chair
1443 Laurel Hill Road
Vienna, VA 22182-1711
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.accessenter.com/saintandrews/scholarships.htm
To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to students in Scotland and to U.S. students of Scottish descent.
Title of Award: St. Andrew's Society of Washington Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: General studies/Field of study not specified; Scottish studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds. Recently, stipends averaged approximately $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) U.S. citizens who reside in the mid-Atlantic region (defined as the District of Columbia and the states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia); and 2) British subjects who were born in Scotland. Applicants must be enrolled full time as a junior, senior, or graduate student at a college or university in the United States or Scotland. The proposed course of study must contribute to their intellectual development and economic independence. Special attention is given to applicants whose study relates to Scottish history or culture. They must be able to demonstrate their Scottish descent and must submit a statement of their plans and goals. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

1920 ■ SWEDISH WOMEN'S EDUCATION ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL-SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER

c/o Yerti Nelson, Scholarship Committee
3759 Mykonos Court
Boca Raton, FL 33486
Tel: (561)997-2050
Fax: (561)997-8010

E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.chapters-swea.org/florida
To provide financial assistance to Florida residents interested in studying in Sweden or an area related to Swedish studies.
Title of Award: South Florida SWEA Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Art; Art industries and trade; Crafts; Design; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Foreign languages; General studies/Field of study not specified; Literature; Music; Swedish studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to all residents of Florida interested in participating in an exchange program in Sweden. Applicants may also propose to study in the United States, if the studies specifically emphasize Sweden and Swedish aspects, including 1) Swedish language; 2) Swedish culture or traditions; 3) environmental science; 4) a health care program promoting better health for women and children; or 5) handicraft, art, glass art, music, literature, or design. Study proposals must be well-defined in time and content. Along with their application, they must submit a transcript from college, university, or vocational school; curriculum vitae; project proposal, describing the planned studies, length of studies, and goals; financial statement; and letter of recommendation from an instructor. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: Within 3 months after the end of studies or the project, the recipient must report to the scholarship committee or, if possible, accept an invitation to an organization meeting to share the experience.