Experiencing The World (ETW) Fellowships

The Kellogg Institute offers the opportunity for freshmen and sophomores to engage in initial exploratory projects in Africa, Asia or Latin America. The award funds exceptionally qualified and committed undergraduates who seek to undertake innovative projects in Africa, Asia or Latin America. These may include research, non-profit work, study, or other activities that will increase their commitment to and knowledge of one of the regions. Award recipients may receive up to $4000 to pursue field projects for up to three months in the chosen region.

Students interested in this award must justify their project as something that will substantially deepen and enrich their undergraduate experience and must show that this project is something that is otherwise not possible within existing Notre Dame programs. Student projects might include exploratory research for senior theses, area studies essays, or international scholars research; collaborative research with a professor; internship work for a non-profit organization or NGO; enrollment in an academic or language program that would not be possible through existing Notre Dame arrangements; or other creative forms of experiential education.

Requirements

Students interested in this award must meet the following criteria:

1. Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

2. Have taken at least one course at Notre Dame related to the proposed region of the project and/or demonstrate prior interest in the region.

3. Demonstrate adequate language skills to carry out the proposed project.

4. Have not received other Kellogg undergraduate funding.

5. Applications should indicate how the proposed project will deepen the student's exposure to Africa, Asia or Latin America and contribute to the student's long-term plan of study.

Upon their return, each recipient will submit a detailed report of approximately 1,000 words which evaluates the challenges and rewards of pursuing the field project and which discusses how the experience informed their understanding of the region. Recipients may be invited to make a public presentation on their field experience and talk to other students interested in applying in the future.

DEADLINE: Friday, March 6, 2009

2008 Recipients

Previous Recipients