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Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Application Now Open

U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program at http://www.clscholarship.org/apply Applications are due Tuesday, November 19, 2019 by 8:00pm EST. The CLS Program is a fully-funded intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at U.S. …

Islamic Studies MA at Columbia University

Columbia University has recently inaugurated the Center for the Study of Muslim Societies (CSMS), a collective for new research, integrated programming, innovative teaching and public outreach on the study of Muslim societies worldwide. The Islamic Studies MA Program (ISMA) focuses on the critical academic study of Islamic religious and intellectual traditions and on the diverse …

Boren Awards currently being accepted!

Applications for the 2020-2021 Boren Awards currently being accepted! Complete details @ http://iris.wisc.edu/funding/students/boren/ Boren Scholarships (for undergraduates) provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle …

Analyze International Human Rights in Israel and Palestine: Summer course

Take HIS 202/300 & INS 360 for 3 weeks this summer, Led by Dr. Heidi Morrison Includes 4 credits tuition, housing, and cultural excursions Learn more at www.uwlax.edu/international-education/

Middle East Institute Conference 2019

The Wisconsin School of Business announces a scholarship opportunity for undergraduates to attend the Middle East Institute (www.mei.edu) annual conference, to be held on November 12-13, 2019, in Washington, D.C. The mission of the Middle East Institute is to provide nonpartisan, expert information and analysis on the Middle East. The MEI Annual Conference typically attracts …

STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Middle East Studies Program is looking for an Assistant (student hourly position) who will be able to support some activities of the MES through providing solid and efficient administrative support. Experience with most parts of Microsoft Office and a Content Management System such as WordPress is preferable. Excellent communication skills and a high capability for multitasking …

MESA Graduate Student Paper Prize

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS AND SUBMISSIONS MESA Graduate Student Paper Prize Deadline: August 31, 2019 See nomination guidelines The Middle East Studies Association invites submissions of graduate student research papers on any aspect of post 600 CE Middle East studies for the 2019 Graduate Student Paper Prize. The author of the winning paper will be presented with …

Interfaith Fellowship Program 2020-2021: Deadline April 2020

Do you want to know how different faiths relate to your own? Be inspired by tough, yet respectful, interfaith conversations?  Work together to advocate for the interfaith issues on campus and beyond? Learn vital dialogue and organizing skills for campus and life after college? If so, apply to be selected as a Center for Religion …

UW-Madison Undergraduate Scholarship for Summer Study: Deadline April 2020

Summer Term is fortunate to be able to provide undergraduate scholarships for summer study. These are need-based awards given to high-achieving undergraduate students seeking financial support to attend Summer Term at UW–Madison. Scholarship availability and amounts are subject to vary. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Applicants must meet the following criteria: Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate degree-seeking student …

APTLI: intensive summer language program for undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals.

APTLI is an intensive summer language program offered by the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) for undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals. Courses are offered for academic credit at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels (depending on sufficient enrollment). Each 8-week language class is equivalent to two semesters of study, with full academic year …