REL382:
RELIGIONS
of ETHIOPIA
Block 5 - 2012
Religion & Public Policy Research Scholarship
Sponsored by the Berry Center
Deadline: APRIL 18th at 9Am
This is a collaborative student project for two to three students who will conduct research about religion and
public policy in Ethiopia, and receive a scholarship in the amount of $1500-$2250 towards REL382: Religions of
Ethiopia. Students will prepare a descriptive research assignment about a current social and religious problem in
Ethiopia, the contesting claims that underlie this problem, as well as the form of policy responses by the
government. This project will require submission of a research proposal to Professors Sacks by December 1, 2011,
successful completion of the project paper during the course, and presentation of findings at the student
symposium in Spring 2012.
Scholarship recipients will be determined from the applicant pool by the International and Off-Campus Studies
Oversight Committee on the basis of the following criteria: (a) demonstrated financial need (b) grade point average
(c) application essay addressing the students’ interest in the course, and how participation in this project will
enhance their academic program (d) letter of recommendation. Students can enhance their candidacy by having
completed or expressing the intention to complete POL 282 Public Policy (block two 2011-2012).
Application Process
1) Complete the following information:
Name: ______________________________________________________________ ID#: _________________________ Graduation Year: __________
Email:__________________________________@cornellcollege.edu Phone:______________________________________ Box #: ____________
Major(s):_______________________________________________________ Minor(s): ______________________________________________________
Faculty Recommendation: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you currently registered for REL-5-382, Religions of Ethiopia: YES
NO
Have you completed, or do you intend to complete prior to January 2012, POL-282: YES
NO
2) Attach a ~500 word essay addressing your interest in this course. Essays should include information on
how your participation in this project will enhance your academic program. Essays must address how the
scholarship requirements will be met.
3) Request a Letters of Recommendation from a faculty member who is familiar with your academic skills
as well as your ability to adapt and thrive in new and unusual environments.
All materials must be submitted by 9am on Monday, April 18th
to the Office of International & Off-Campus Studies, located on the 2nd Floor of Old Sem.
Questions?:
Jeannie Burns, Off-Campus Studies
jburns@cornellcollege.edu / 319-895-4385
Professor Steven Sacks, Religion
ssacks@cornellcollege.edu / 319-895-4209