Fulbright Info Session - Tomorrow, 2/25, 5-6pm

Kevin Fomalont, a Fulbright Student Alumni Ambassador, will be on campus to make a general presentation open to all students on Tuesday, 2/25, from 5-6pm in Swan 305. He completed his Fulbright project in 2012-13 on early life stress and brain development at the Institute of Experimental Medicine in St. Petersburg, Russia -- and also completed advanced Russian language coursework at St. Petersburg State University thanks to an accompanying Critical Language Enhancement Grant.

Kathleen Maher, Asst. Director for National Fellowships at URI, will be running another info session in April for prospective Fulbright applicants this coming cycle, but this session will be a wonderful opportunity for any level student to learn more about the opportunities offered through Fulbright-- Kevin will discuss research/study grants (what he pursued), as well as English Teaching Assistantship grants. The Fulbright Program has partnerships in more than 140 countries worldwide.

Please see the event on Facebook for more information.

Fulbright is a wonderful post-graduation international opportunity, but takes advanced planning, so plan to attend the information session tomorrow!

Internship Opportunity at China Policy in Beijing

Internship opportunity at China Policy in Beijing for Chinese program graduates with:

native Chinese language skills

intermediate to advanced English language skills

research interest and qualifications in one of our policy sectors

For more information and to apply, go to http://policycn.com/internships/

Become a Project Pengyou Leadership Fellow - Apply by Feb. 23

Apply to be a Leadership Fellow by February 23, 2014.

Information below from: http://projectpengyou.org/leadership-fellow/

Are you an American that has studied or lived in China and are back in the United States after an unforgettable experience abroad?

Become a Project Pengyou Leadership Fellow

Project Pengyou is currently recruiting passionate alumni of China study and exchange programs to launch a robust grassroots network of community chapters across the nation. Pengyou Leadership Fellows will receive an exclusive opportunity to participate in a four-day Leadership Summit at Harvard University in March of 2014. Join a groundbreaking nationwide campaign to promote Mandarin study and constructive exchanges with China.

Scholarships for Language Study and Degree Programs in Taiwan

The Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Boston is offering scholarships for language study and undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Taiwan that begin between September 1, 2014 and August 31, 2015.

2014 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES)

• For Mandarin language study in Taiwan (3, 6, 9, or 12-month programs) beginning Sept. 1, 2014-Aug. 31, 2015.
• Scholarship includes monthly stipend of NT $25,000 (Approx. $850 USD)
• Application Deadline: March 31

2014 Taiwan Scholarship

• For undergraduate and graduate degree-granting programs in Taiwan beginning Sept. 1, 2014-Aug. 31, 2015.
• Scholarships covers tuition, fees, and subsistence allowance.
• Application deadline: March 31

Eligibility requirements:

• U.S. Citizen
• Resident of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont
• High-school diploma or post-secondary degree(s)
• Excellent academic record
• Good moral character

United Nations Student Essay Contest: Submit by March 15

MANY LANGUAGES, ONE WORLD

United Nations Academic Impact Student Essay Contest

June 25-29, 2014: Winners participate in a 5 day International Youth Forum in New York and present their work at the United Nations Headquarters on June 27th
Airfare, room and board provided

Essay Contest:

Write an essay (2000 words or less) discussing the ideas of global citizenship and understanding and the role that multilingual ability can play in fostering these. Your essay should reflect your academic, cultural and national context.

Entries must be in an official language of the United Nations that is not the entrant's first language or primary language of instruction in his or her primary or secondary education. Students must be full-time university students, sponsored by a Faculty Member or University Representative, and must be 18 years of age or older.

Essay Submission Deadline: March 15, 2014

URI Alumni Children Academic Excellence Scholarships

Alumni Children Academic Excellence Scholarships 

The URI Alumni Association sponsors the Alumni Children Academic Excellence Scholarships, which are awarded to six alumni children each year.

Scholarships will be awarded only to those who submit a formal application.

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic achievement for the previous year. All credits and grades must be earned at the University of Rhode Island.  Credits and grades earned at other schools, even though part of a university recognized program, do not qualify.  Scholarship applicants with the highest grade point average among the pool of applicants in each category will be awarded scholarships.

There will be six (6) $500 awards in total (two sophomores, two juniors, and two seniors).

The awards will be presented during the summer preceding the respective years.

Any son or daughter (dependent or not) of a University of a Rhode Island alumnus (as defined according to the Alumni Association By-Laws) is eligible if presently enrolled at the University of Rhode Island.

The awarding of this scholarship may affect a student presently receiving financial aid.

Application deadline: June 6, 2014 (no extensions permitted)

Download an application (Adobe Acrobat PDF) and mail it to: Children of Alumni Scholarship, URI Alumni Relations Office, P.O. Box 1579, 73 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Applications are also available in the Alumni Relations Office, located in the Alumni Center, 73 Upper College Road on the Kingston Campus, or by calling 401-874-2242.

2/13/14 URI Chinese Program Bulletin: Think Summer, Think Scholarships!

Dear Students, Faculty, and Friends of the Chinese Program:

Summer is coming, so start thinking about scholarships and sunshine!  And make a commitment to increasing your Chinese proficiency in a relaxed environment at Chinese Tea Time on Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 in Hillside Hall!  Stay connected: Visit the Flagship blog and like us on Facebook.  

Summer 2014 Chinese Study Opportunities 

• URI Summer Session Courses to be Offered: CHN 101, 102, 103, 104, 205, 206 (Registration for URI Summer Sessions opens Monday, Feb. 24.)
• Chinese Language & Culture Program in Hangzhou, China: July 2-August 1, 2014. Students who choose this program are strongly encouraged to take a Chinese course in URI Summer Session I in order to complete the equivalent of one year of Chinese this summer. Students currently enrolled in CHN 101, can opt to participate only in the Hangzhou program to complete CHN 112 and be on track for CHN 103 in the fall.
• URI Chinese Flagship Immersion Program: May 26-July 18, 2014. For students in the Chinese Flagship Program, who are enrolled in CHN 112H in spring 2014 or who have a Novice High/Intermediate Low proficiency level from URI or another institution.  Priority deadline: March 1; Final deadline: April 1.  Apply today!
• Flagship Overseas Summer Programs for students in Flagship CHN 216H and above.

Upcoming Scholarship & Contest Deadlines:

Sat., 3/1/14:  URI Flagship Scholarship Application Deadline

• For students enrolled in the URI Chinese Flagship Program for funding in summer 2014 or the 2014-15 academic year.
• Up to $3,500 for domestic summer study, $7,000 for overseas summer study, and up to $15,000 for the Capstone Year in China.
• More info: uri.edu/chineseflagship/scholarships
• Submit: Application form, letter of application, and current resume as a single pdf by 3/1 at 4:00pm to flagship@etal.uri.edu. 

Tues., 3/4/14:  Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Application Deadline

• Up to $8,000 for current undergraduates who plan to study abroad for at least four weeks in summer or fall 2014.
• U.S. Citizens who are receiving a Pell Grant are eligible for funding.
• Final Information Session at URI: 2/19
• More info: iie.org/gilman

Sat., 3/15/14: Women in Engineering Scholarship Application Deadline

• Scholarship awards will range from $250.00 to $1000.00.
• Application must be postmarked by March 15, 2014.
• Click the link above for details and link to application.

Fri., 4/11/14:  Foundation for Global Scholarship Summer Scholarship Deadline

• Deadlines: April 11, 2014 (for summer-start programs); June 27, 2014 (for fall-start); mid-November (for spring-start)
• Website: http://www.fgscholars.org/scholarships-overview/
• FGS invites applications from any level of student with a 2.5+ GPA who is planning to participate in a program abroad, including for a short-term/summer, semester, or year abroad, or a service-learning, internship, or research experience. In addition to the general Foundation for Global Scholars Scholarship, the Foundation awards Financial Need Scholarships (for Pell Grant recipients), STEM Scholarships (for students majoring in the sciences, technology, engineering, or math), and Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarships.

Job/Internship Opportunities:

2/26: U.S. Intelligence Community Virtual Career Fair

• Space is limited; register today at: ICVirtualFair.com

Federal Internship Opportunities Resource:

• For students interested in pursuing an internship in any federal government agency, i.e. Department of Energy, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Supreme Court, etc.
• Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government: http://www.senate.gov/CRSReports/crs-publish.cfm?pid=%26*2%3C4Q%2CO%3F%0A

3/17: International Education Intern - Brown Choices Program - Application Deadline:

• For graduating seniors or Bachelor's degree holders with an interest in secondary education and international education
• 1-year commitment
• Paid position

Other Scholarships for Study in China:

http://projectpengyou.org/top-20-china-scholarships/

Tomorrow, 2/14: Chinese Ink Painting

• 3:30pm in the Multicultural Center
• Lecture and interactive painting demo by Mr. Yun Yang, Master of Chinese Ink Painting 
• Snacks will be provided.

2/5: URI Chinese Program Bulletin: Snow Edition

Dear Students, Faculty, and Friends of the Chinese Program:

I hope that you are enjoying the snow day today!  Please find information on upcoming events and opportunities below.  Stay connected: Visit the Flagship blog and like us on Facebook.

Chinese Tea Time - Now on Tuesdays! (All-levels Conversation Hour)

Refreshments will be served! 
Hillside Residence Hall Main Lounge in the Chinese LLC

3:30-4:30 PM on Tuesdays

Next Week's Topic (2/11/14): Valentine's Day, both Chinese and American

URI Chinese New Year Festival:

Please join us this Friday as we celebrate the year of the horse!

Summer 2014 Chinese Study Opportunities 

• URI Summer Session Courses to be Offered: CHN 101, 102, 103, 104, 205
• Chinese Language & Culture Program in Hangzhou, China: July 2-August 1, 2014. Students who choose this program are strongly encouraged to take a Chinese course in URI Summer Session I in order to complete the equivalent of one year of Chinese this summer. Students currently enrolled in CHN 101, can opt to participate only in the Hangzhou program to complete CHN 112 and be on track for CHN 103 in the fall.
• URI Chinese Flagship Immersion Program: May 26-July 18, 2014. For students in the Chinese Flagship Program, who are enrolled in CHN 112H in spring 2014 or who have a Novice High/Intermediate Low proficiency level from URI or another institution.  (More details and application info to be released soon.)
• Flagship Overseas Summer Programs for students in Flagship CHN 216H and above.

Upcoming Scholarship & Contest Deadlines:

Tues., 3/4/14:  Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Application Deadline

• Up to $7,000 for current undergraduates who plan to study abroad for at least four weeks in summer or fall 2014.
• U.S. Citizens who are receiving a Pell Grant are eligible for funding.
• Information Sessions at URI: 1/27, 2/4, 2/13, 2/19
• More info: iie.org/gilman

Sat., 3/15/14: Women in Engineering Scholarship Application Deadline

• Scholarship awards will range from $250.00 to $1000.00.
• Application must be postmarked by March 15, 2014.
• Click the link above for details and link to application.

Fri., 4/11/14:  Foundation for Global Scholarship Summer Scholarship Deadline

• Deadlines: April 11, 2014 (for summer-start programs); June 27, 2014 (for fall-start); mid-November (for spring-start)
• Website: http://www.fgscholars.org/scholarships-overview/
• FGS invites applications from any level of student with a 2.5+ GPA who is planning to participate in a program abroad, including for a short-term/summer, semester, or year abroad, or a service-learning, internship, or research experience. In addition to the general Foundation for Global Scholars Scholarship, the Foundation awards Financial Need Scholarships (for Pell Grant recipients), STEM Scholarships (for students majoring in the sciences, technology, engineering, or math), and Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarships.

Job/Internship Opportunities:

2/7: Flagship RAM for the 2014-15 Chinese LLC - Application Deadline

• Are you an academic leader in the Chinese Flagship Program?
• Would you like to help first year students succeed?
• Apply to the 2014-14 Flagship RAM for the Chinese LLC in Hillside Hall!
• Apply at: https://sites.google.com/site/uriramselection/

Federal Internship Opportunities Resource:

• For students interested in pursuing an internship in any federal government agency, i.e. Department of Energy, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Supreme Court, etc.
• Internships, Fellowships, and Other Work Experience Opportunities in the Federal Government: http://www.senate.gov/CRSReports/crs-publish.cfm?pid=%26*2%3C4Q%2CO%3F%0A

3/17: International Education Intern - Brown Choices Program - Application Deadline:

• For graduating seniors or Bachelor's degree holders with an interest in secondary education and international education
• 1-year commitment
• Paid position

Other Scholarships for Study in China:

http://projectpengyou.org/top-20-china-scholarships/

2/28: Voices Carry: Embody the Change

The following is sent on behalf of the Office of Community, Equity, and Diversity Conference All URI Students, Faculty and Staff are invited to: Voices Carry: Embody the Change When: Friday, February 28, 2014 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Memorial Union, Kingston Campus The Office of Community, Equity, and Diversity's "Inclusion Project" is being led by a team of faculty and staff and its core purpose is to provide training models for the URI campus surrounding diversity and inclusion. The event includes 14 diversity-related training opportunities throughout the day. All URI students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend sessions regarding diversity issues at URI and beyond. A complete schedule will soon be available on the Office of Community, Equity, and Diversity website. To register for the conference please visithttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/voicescarry2014. The Office of Community, Equity, and Diversity's Inclusion Project strives to position the University community to be welcoming and affirming. Our purpose is to create culturally competent citizens by building skills through ongoing, developmental educational opportunities. We honor the life-long process of learning in an effort to improve students’ lives, campus climate, and our global society. If you have questions or suggestions concerning the event, please contact LGBTQ Center Director Annie Russell at annierussell@mail.uri.edu. We hope you can join us for all, or a portion of, the day.

2/14: Chinese Ink Painting

2/7: URI Chinese New Year Celebration

2/26: U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) Virtual Career Fair - Space is Limited; Register Today!

Meet the Intelligence Community Online

The United States Intelligence Community (IC), an integrated network of agencies that work together to protect our nation’s security, is seeking a culturally diverse, technologically savvy and skilled workforce for exciting careers in a number of fields. Join us at the IC Virtual Career Fair to explore career opportunities, chat with recruiters and subject matter experts, and learn how to apply for job openings.

Please be aware that the agencies participating in the Virtual Career Fair will be hiring fewer new employees this year than in past years due to budget cuts. Competition will be keen and individuals with proficiency in mission critical languages such as Arabic, Farsi, Mandarin, Russian, etc, and with education/experience in science, engineering, cybersecurity and information technology and other critical skills will have the best chance for employment.

Wednesday, February 26, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET

Registration now open. Go to ICVirtualFair.com

Space is limited! To guarantee your entrance into this event, pre-registration is highly encouraged.