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Gilman Scholarship

The Gilman Scholarship Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is an undergraduate program for U.S. citizens of limited financial means to enable them to study abroad, thereby internationalizing their outlook and better preparing them to thrive in the global economy. Over 3,600 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study or intern abroad.

The October 6th 2020 Deadline application is open for in-person and virtual programs that start between January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021. Application information can be found here.

 

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Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunity

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) has a scholarship opportunity for promising students with financial need who wish to study abroad. Potential DDCE Study Abroad participants are encouraged to apply as the Maymester programs fulfill the scholarships requirements. Deadline for the Spring 2021 application cycle is September 16th, 2020.

Fund for Education Abroad

, Filed Under: Video

Race & Borders: A Conversation on Blackness, Latinidad & Borders

A conversation on Blackness, Latinidad & Borders. This panel features two Black women with history and heritage in Latin American countries. They engage in a discussion surrounding how race, migration, nationality, gender and specifically Blackness moves/travels across borders.

Participants:

Julissa Muñiz AfroMexicana PhD Student -Northwestern University DDCE Visiting Scholar – The University of Texas at Austin

Lamar Bailey Karamañites AfroPanameña Masters Student Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain)
Facilitated by: Javier Wallace PhD Candidate The University of Texas at Austin

, Filed Under: Africa

COVID-19 Report: Karen from Cape Town

One of DDCE’s longstanding international partners, Bethel Projects, led by Karen Maarman, is providing hot meals to women, children and families as Covid-19 ravages through the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa.

Karen has requested our support to help her purchase a 3-burner gas stove as well as food supplies so she can continue to feed her community. Check out the video to learn more and donate directly to Bethel Projects via paypal @ bethelprojwoman@gmail.com.

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While All Trips Are On Hold, Global Education Goes On

All of our global trips are currently canceled as we monitor the international community’s efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. But while our trips may be on hold, our global education goes on. Watch Dr. Walker’s video below for more perspective.

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