U.S. Fulbright Program
Opportunities to undertake international graduate study,
to conduct research, and to teach English worldwide. The
program facilitates cultural exchange through direct
interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field,
home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain
an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way
they do things, and the way they think. Fulbrighters
interact with their hosts in an atmosphere of openness,
academic integrity, and intellectual freedom.
www.fulbrightonline.org
Harvard University's Administrative Fellowship
Program
The Program provides participants with opportunities to
enhance their professional experiences by both working
within an academic environment as a mid-level
administrator and working in an area that broadens and
deepens previous opportunities. The Program also seeks
to enrich and diversify the Harvard and Cambridge
communities by bringing innovative talented
professionals to and from a variety of geographical and
institutional locales.
http://diversity.harvard.edu/pages/fellowship
Fulbright International Education Administrators
Program (IEA)
The (IEA) seminars help U.S. international education
professionals and senior higher education officials create
empowering connections with the societal, cultural and
higher education systems of other countries. Grantees
have the opportunity to learn about the host country’s
education system as well as establish networks of U.S.
and international colleagues. Grantees return with
enhanced ability to serve and encourage international
students and prospective study-abroad students.
www.cies.org/program/fulbright-international-educationadministrators-program-iea
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
(NASPA) Graduate Associate Program (GAP)
The GAP is an initiative to increase leadership
opportunities of graduate students within
NASPA. Associates also have the opportunity to serve on
an unofficial graduate student council, providing another
perspective for NASPA student membership.
www.naspa.org/constituent-groups/professionals/gap
AmeriCorps Vista
Members make a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific
project at a nonprofit organization or public agency. They focus their efforts
to build the organizational, administrative, and financial capacity of
organizations that fight illiteracy, improve health services, foster economic
development, and otherwise assist low-income communities.
www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-vista
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career
Development Grants
Grants provide funding to women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are
preparing to advance or change careers or re-enter the workforce. Primary
consideration is given to women of color and women pursuing their first
advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields. Applicants must be
U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose last degree was received before
June 30, 2009. Grants provide support for course work beyond a bachelor’s
degree, including a master’s degree, second bachelor’s degree, certification
program, or specialized training in technical or professional fields.
www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/careerdevelopment-grants/
Teach for America
Seeks to expand the educational opportunities for low-income children
across the nation. Teach for America is developing a movement of leaders
who will help drive change at every level of our education system toward
the goal of a level playing field for all children. As a corps member, you will
be a full-time teacher and receive a full salary and the same comprehensive
health benefits as other beginning teachers in your school district.
www.teachforamerica.org/
NYC Teaching Collaborative
The mission of the NYC Teaching Collaborative is to recruit and prepare
talented, committed individuals to become effective teachers who dedicate
themselves to raising student achievement and driving change in New York
City's highest-need schools. Participants will apprentice in a New York City
public school for six months, and then again for six weeks prior to becoming
a full-time teacher. During this time, participants experience hands-on
training in a public school classroom and targeted, ongoing coaching and
feedback from skilled mentor teachers and program staff.
http://nycteachingcollaborative.ttrack.org/
Fellowship advice and support available from:
Valeria L. Hymas
Baruch College, National & Prestigious Fellowships Advisor
Fellowships@baruch.cuny.edu
Application Guidance: http://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/fellowships/
Searchable Fellowships Directory: www.baruch.cuny.edu/fellowships/