Experiencing The World (ETW) Fellowships
The Kellogg Institute offers the opportunity for freshmen and sophomores to engage in initial exploratory projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America or the Middle East. The award funds exceptionally qualified and committed undergraduates who seek to undertake innovative projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. 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 $5000 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.
Eligibility
Students interested in this award must meet the following criteria:
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Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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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. -
Demonstrate adequate language skills to carry out the proposed project.
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Have not previously received an ETW Fellowship.
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Applications should indicate how the proposed project will deepen the student's exposure to Africa, Asia, Latin America or the Middle East and contribute to the student's long-term plan of study.
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ETW Fellowship proposals will not be awarded for projects at Kellogg Summer Internship Program sites.
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NOTE - Students who are accepted for this award are required to attend an orientation on Wednesday, April 4 from 6:30 – 8:30pm at the Hesburgh Center for International Studies. Additional mandatory orientation dates will be provided at a later time. Alternative orientations will be provided for students who are currently abroad.
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.
To apply for a fellowship, please go to our application page.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 2
For questions about this program, please contact Assistant Director Holly Rivers (hrivers@nd.edu/1-6023) or Program Coordinator Liz McCoy (emccoy3@nd.edu/1-4846.)
