EDF Scholarship Application Guidelines

Application Guidelines

Find out if you qualify for an IMI Scholarship

CRITERIA

The applicant must demonstrate an interest in intercultural communication, negotiation and leadership through course work, academic or community activities, and/or active participation in organizations that serve internationally diverse populations.

The applicant should meet a least one of the following criterions:

  • Academically registered student in good standing (must have proof of academic enrollment).
  • Recent college graduate with a letter of support from a former professor or current supervisor.
  • Working professional or volunteer with a community-based non-profit organization with supporting letter from the director or supervisor of the program or organization.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for conference funding through IMI's Education and Development Fund, please send the following:

(1) a completed application form,
(2) a one-page resume, including at least two references, and
(3) a letter of support or proof of academic enrollment (as listed above).

Materials may be sent electronically to: imi@american.edu with "Education and Development Fund Application" in the subject header.

Materials may also be sent by postal mail to:

ATTN: Education and Development Fund
Intercultural Management Institute
East Quad Building, Suite 105
School of International Service
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20016
United States


RECIPIENT REQUIREMENTS

Award recipients are required to serve as Conference Ambassadors and contribute to the IMI Conference Daily Blog. Entries must be at least 250 words in length describing personal high-and low-lights of the day's events. Award winners will be provided more specific instruction and session recommendations prior to the conference.



EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Jill Grinager Interim Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions, School of Communication
American University
Emme Hawkins
B.A. Degree Candidate, International Studies
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Adam Kaplan
Consultant and Alumni, M.A. International Communication, School of International Service
American University
Chilly Jill Lee
M.A. Candidate, Education and Human Development
George Washington University
Nathalie Marechal
   
Laurie Moy
M.A. Candidate, International Media/Executive Director
American University/Pearls of Africa
Jill Muhm
M.A. Candidate
World Learning/ School for International Training
Michael Rinaldi
M.A. Candidate, International Education
George Washington University
Karyn Riley
Assistant City Manager
City of New Carrolton, MD


Application Form

The application process for the 2014 conference will open in late fall 2013. Please check back then for more information.