EDF Application Scholarship Guidelines | Intercultural Management Institute | School of International Service

|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
Watkins G-10
School of International Service
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20016
United States

Application Deadline: February 1, 2010
Recipients will be notified: February 8, 2010
NOTICE: Previous recipients of the IMI Education and Development Fund Scholarship are not eligible to receive funding for the 2010 Annual Conference.

|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