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Travel Grants to Brussels through the European Union Center of Excellence at UT

The European Union Center of Excellence at UT Austin is pleased to offer grants to three UT undergraduate students to travel to Brussels in the summer of 2013 through the EUCE Brussels Program. The trip is funded through the support of the European Commission and organized by the Network of European Union Centers in the U.S.

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ALL UT undergraduates are eligible from all departments and schools. However, special consideration will be given to those who are taking courses or are in an area of study relating to Europe or the EU.
Funding includes round-trip airfare to/from Brussels, five nights of hotel and some meals.

The 2013 trip will be in June with dates TBA. The agenda is currently being organized but should be similar to previous years (see agenda on website).
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on March 29, 2013. No late applications will be accepted.

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Along with the completed application, teachers must also provide a letter of support from their current principal.

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For more information and to apply, please go here to download the application form: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/european_studies/Resources-for-Students/Undergraduate-Students/Brussels.php

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Funding Opportunity – Udall Scholarship

Nominations are now being accepted for The University of Texas at Austin selection for candidates for the Udall Scholarship. In 2013, the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation expects to award 80 scholarships of up to $5000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care.

Eligibility requirements:

  • current UT Austin sophomore or junior committed to a career related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native health care (applicants in the tribal public policy or Native health care categories must also be Native American or Alaska Native)
  • minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
  • U.S. citizen, U.S. national or U.S. permanent resident

Application information and forms are available at http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/uhc/awards/udall. For more information please contact the University Honors Center at 512-471-6524 or via email at uhc@austin.utexas.edu

UT DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 7, 2013

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Accepting Applications for Summer Public Health & International Development Internship in Uganda – Summer 2013

About Uganda Village Project

The Uganda Village Project (UVP) is an international public health organization that works with people of Iganga to promote public health and sustainable development in the rural communities of Iganga, in southeast Uganda.

Summer 2013 Internship Opportunity

We are currently accepting applications for our Summer 2013 internship program. Interns spend 8-9 weeks living and working in a village in rural Iganga District, Uganda, gaining experience in public health, community education, and international development. Interns work in diverse teams composed of Ugandan and non-Ugandan team members. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities in several focus areas, including water, sanitation, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, malaria, and reproductive health.

Learn more about our internship program here: http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/get-involved/summer-internships/

Intern Qualifications

We are looking for individuals who are passionate and have experience in public health, medicine, or international development. We give extra consideration to individuals who have prior experience working in developing and low-resource settings. Ideal applicants are those who have a strong interest in development and/or global health and are looking for a cross-cultural and entrepreneurial opportunity to work in a rural setting. All interns must be at least 18 years old. Historically, interns have come from all around the world as medical students, graduate students, undergraduate students, and professionals.

Internship Program Dates

Team Leaders: Monday, June 17, 2013 – Tuesday, August 20, 2013 (9 weeks)
All Interns: Thursday, June 20, 2013 – Saturday, August 17, 2013 (8 weeks)
Internship Fundraising Requirement

Once accepted, all interns are required to fundraise $2,000 USD for UVP, in addition to a deposit of $500 USD. The deposit is refundable upon successful completion of the program. This sum includes a donation towards UVP’s programs in Uganda as well as pick-up and drop-off at Entebbe Airport, orientation costs, room and board, in-country transportation, food, and Uganda-based staffing costs. All interns are required to individually purchase airfare to and from Entebbe Airport in Uganda.

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications for the Summer 2013 internship is February 1, 2013 at 11:59PM PST. In order to apply, there are two steps:

1) Complete the online application at http://bit.ly/SbEItX
2) Submit your CV and essay questions via email to internships@ugandavillageproject.org — instructions on both are on the last page of the online application
Questions?

Email us at internships@ugandavillageproject.org
Learn more about the internship: http://www.ugandavillageproject.org/get-involved/summer-internships/
Visit us at http://www.ugandavillageproject.org.
Follow us on twitter: @uvp