Christianson Grant
- All Countries
Deadline: Annually March 15th, July 15th, & October 15th
Description:
The InterExchange Foundation Grant Program was established in 2006 to provide grants to young Americans who wish to help further cultural awareness through meaningful work abroad experiences. Grant awards are intended to defray the costs of transportation, participation fees, travel insurance, housing, and meals related to a work, internship, or volunteer abroad program. By providing financial assistance to eligible recipients, the InterExchange Foundation aims to do its part in encouraging young Americans to pursue work and life experiential programs abroad. Recipients will be selected based on intent, with preference toward those with limited or no previous international travel experience and longer programs. Applicants may only apply for one InterExchange Grant at a time.
Academic Level:
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Diploma/Certification
Field(s) of Study:
Amount:
USD2,500 - USD10,000
Criteria:
The Christianson Grant is open to applicants who have sought out and arranged their own programs. Proposed programs must be at least sixth months in length and emphasize a work component. The grant program does not support independent research projects or academic study abroad programs. In addition, interested participants must meet the following requirements: * U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents
* Between the ages of 18 and 28
* Participating in a work, internship, or volunteer abroad program
* Committed to a program duration of at least 6 months
* Willing to submit a written report upon completion of their program.
Includes:
Grants are disbursed to award recipients in two installments. The first installment will be dispersed once their arrival has been confirmed by a supervisor. The second installment will be dispersed upon receipt of a completion report.
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