SCHOLARSHIP: Middlebury College, USA International Scholarship for Undergraduate | Graduate Students
Every year, 125 or more student leaders are each awarded $10,000 grants to implement a Project for Peace, typically between May and August.
The program encourages young adults to develop innovative, community-centered, and scalable responses to the world’s most pressing issues.
About university:
Founded in 1800, Middlebury College is a prestigious private liberal arts college located in Middlebury, Vermont. It is known for its rigorous academics, global focus, and immersive learning experiences. The college offers over 40 undergraduate majors and enrolls around 2,500 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries
Scholarship deadline:
September 16, 2024
Scholarship details:
- University or Organization: Middlebury College
- Department: N/A
- Course Level: Undergraduate and Graduate
- Award: $10,000 grant
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 125 or more
- Nationality: U.S. and international students
- The award can be taken in: Any country, including the USA
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
- Eligible Countries: All countries
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is open to students of any major at participating partner institutions.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled at one of the participating partner institutions at the time of application and nomination.
- U.S. or international students are eligible.
- Students of any age, any major, or any year in school are eligible, including seniors who plan to complete their projects in the summer after graduation.
- Projects may be implemented alone or with others.
- The project may take place anywhere in the world.
If you are a student at one of the partner institutions, please contact your institution’s Projects for Peace liaison to discuss eligibility requirements specific to your campus. Click here for a list of current partners.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
Partner institutions design an application and selection process suitable for their students. However, proposal formatting and submission instructions must be followed. Student applicants should contact the Projects for Peace campus liaison at their college or university to learn about institution-specific requirements and deadlines. Click here for detailed guidance and instructions.
Application
A Projects for Peace proposal has two parts: a narrative and a budget spreadsheet.
Campus liaisons should work with the applicant to ensure the submitted materials conform with guidance.
Materials not conforming to guidelines will be returned for revision, which may result in missed deadlines.
Proposal Narrative:
- Keep in mind that successful proposals may be made publically available on the Projects for Peace website. Therefore, submitted proposals should not include content considered to be sensitive or private.
- The ideal length of the proposal is two pages; it must not exceed three pages.
- The proposal narrative must follow the guidance provided here:
2024 proposal submission Instructions
Scholarship Benefits:
Every year, 125 or more student leaders are awarded $10,000 grants to implement a Project for Peace, typically between May and August. The program encourages young adults to develop innovative, community-centered, and scalable responses to the world’s most pressing issues. Along the way, these student leaders increase their knowledge, improve their skills, and begin to see themselves as agents of change.
