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2024 Essay Contest Topic

This year, AFSA celebrates the 100th anniversary of the United States Foreign Service. Over the last century, our diplomats and development professionals have been involved in groundbreaking events in history – decisions on war and peace, supporting human rights and freedom, creating joint prosperity, reacting to natural disasters and pandemics and much more. As AFSA looks back on this century-long history, we invite you to join us in also looking ahead to the future. This year students are asked to explore how diplomats can continue to evolve their craft to meet the needs of an ever-changing world that brings fresh challenges and opportunities to the global community and America’s place in it.

Over the past 100 years the Foreign Service has faced a multitude of challenges such as world war, terrorism, nuclear proliferation, humanitarian disasters, global pandemics, and economic crises. In a 1,000-1,500-word essay please identify what you believe will be the biggest challenge to face the Foreign Service in the future. The essay will describe this challenge and clearly define how American diplomats can help mitigate it.

Successful essays will use past or current diplomatic efforts to support what you believe to be the best course of action to tackle this obstacle.

For more information on Essay Contest Rules and Guidance please visit this page . For additional resources and to view the 2024 Study Guide please visit this page .

AFSA Announces the Winner of the 2023 High School Essay Contest

The American Foreign Service Association’s national high school essay contest completed its twenty-third year with over 400 submissions from 44 states.

Three randomized rounds of judging produced this year’s winner, Justin Ahn, a junior from Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts. In his essay, “Mending Bridges: US-Vietnam Reconciliation from 1995 to Today,” Justin focuses on the successful reconciliation efforts by the Foreign Service in transforming US-Vietnam relations from post-war tension to close economic and strategic partnership.

Justin traveled to Washington in AUgust 2023, where he met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. He also received a full tuition scholarship to an educational voyage with Semester at Sea.

Niccolo Duina was this year’s runner-up. He is a senior at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas. Niccolo attended the international diplomacy program of the National Student Leadership Conference in summer 2023.

There were eight honorable mentions:

• Santiago Castro-Luna – Chevy Chase, Maryland
• Dante Chittenden – Grimes, Iowa
• Merle Hezel – Denver, Colorado
• Adarsh Khullar – Villa Hills, Kentucky
• Nicholas Nall – Little Rock, Arkansas
• Ashwin Telang – West Windsor, New Jersey
• Himani Yarlagadda – Northville, Michigan
• Sophia Zhang – San Jose, California

Congratulations! We thank all students and teachers who took the time to research and become globally engaged citizens who care about diplomacy, development, and peacebuilding.

If you are not graduating this year, please consider submitting another essay for next year’s contest. The new prompt will be published in fall 2023.

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Students whose parents are not in the Foreign Service are eligible to participate if they are in grades nine through twelve in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories, or if they are U.S. citizens attending high school overseas. Students may be attending a public, private, or parochial school. Entries from home-schooled students are also accepted. Previous first-place winners and immediate relatives of directors or staff of AFSA, NLSC and Semester at Sea are not eligible to participate. Previous honorable mention recipients are eligible to enter. $2,500 to the writer of the winning essay, in addition to an all-expense paid trip to the nation’s capital from anywhere in the U.S. for the winner and his or her parents, and an all-expense paid educational voyage courtesy of Semester at Sea.

The winner's school also receives a donation of 10 copies of AFSA's Inside a U.S. Embassy: Diplomacy at Work

The Fund for American Diplomacy is AFSA's 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports AFSA’s outreach goals. AFSA National High School Essay contest is AFSA’s main outreach initiative to high school students. We appreciate your willingness to contribute. Rest assured that your contribution will be put to good use. Donations to the FAD are fully tax deductible.

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Haddad Peace Scholarship Essay Competition

Saint Xavier University (SXU) College of Arts and Sciences announces the annual competition for the Hassan (Husni) and Safia Haddad Peace Award and Scholarship. Both the award and scholarship are given annually to a student who prepares the best essay on the pursuit of peace. The award consists of a plaque and a scholarship of $1,300 towards future tuition. Applicants must be degree-seeking students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at SXU, and who will be enrolled full-time in the academic year.

Applicants are asked to describe and analyze an experience (or a sequence of related experiences) during the course of your University education that helped you better understand the complexities of and paths toward achieving peace in the world today. A possible focus for your essay might include one or more of the following:

• Insights you gained from particular texts you were assigned to read;
• Your application of ideas presented and discussed in one or more of your classes;
• Understanding and insight you gained from an internship, fieldwork, or study abroad activities.

This award honors the lives and contributions of Professors Hassan and Safia Haddad, whose teaching and research across a range of disciplines enriched the Saint Xavier community for four decades. The late Hassan Haddad was an internationally recognized scholar in Middle Eastern studies, whose passion was to foster understanding and peaceful relations among cultures. Safia Haddad chaired the Foreign Languages Department for 26 years, taught French, and the sociology of education, and truly embodied an international culture to countless students. This award and scholarship are reflections of the Haddads' enduring commitment to peace as well as the global reach of their scholarship, influence, and circle of friends.

Essays to be considered for the Hassan (Husni) and Safia Haddad Peace Award and Scholarship must be submitted to the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (N-207) or casFREESXU by Friday, February 24 .

• Essays may have been written within the prior 12 months and prepared in connection with course requirements. However, they must be adapted to the topic of the current competition. Each student may submit only one essay (co-authored essays, master's theses, and previously published works are ineligible);
• Essays must be word-processed, double-spaced, and may not exceed 15-pages;
• A cover sheet containing the student's name, ID, intended major, phone number, and email and home address information must be submitted along with the essay.

The dean of the College of Arts and Sciences will appoint three full-time faculty members to serve as judges. Essays will be judged according to three criteria: relevance to the stated topic; sophistication of analysis; and rhetorical style. The decision of the judges will be final.

For more information, please contact Janet Brady at 773-298-3091 or bradyFREESXU .

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International Peace Scholarship Fund

The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund (IPS) is a fund established in 1949 to provide scholarships for women from other countries for graduate study in the U.S. or Canada. The maximum award amount is $12,500.

Fostering Global Peace Through Education

The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund provides scholarships to international women pursuing graduate degrees in the U.S. and Canada to foster global peace through education. IPS recipients carry the spirit of P.E.O. back to their home countries where the degrees they have earned positively impact people’s lives around the globe.

Education is Fundamental to World Peace and Understanding

Since 1949, the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund has been helping women from around the world pursue graduate study in the U.S. and Canada and since 1951, IPS has also assisted international Cottey College students pursuing degrees. Today, the International Peace Scholarship Fund is open to:

• Women outside the United States and Canada who are seeking advanced degrees from accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. or Canada
• International students attending Cottey College

When IPS recipients return to their home countries, they positively impact their communities through their education.

IPS’s roots stem from the vision of one of P.E.O.’s founders, Franc Roads Elliott, when she introduced a resolution for international peace at the 1919 Convention of Supreme Chapter. Her vision for P.E.O. to join a movement to promote peace was realized when IPS was established as a project in 1949.

Be a Part of Fostering Global Peace

Supporting women's education has a ripple effect, positively impacting their lives and the world around us. The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund plays a vital role in empowering women and fostering peace around the world through education.

IPS scholarships provide more than just financial assistance; a community of P.E.O.s rally behind each scholarship recipient to support them with the loving concern that’s a fundamental part of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Recipients are often surprised by the non-tangible benefits of an IPS scholarship, namely the support and encouragement from P.E.O. sisters that is invaluable to them while far from home. This experience amplifies the power of IPS as it promotes global understanding in their relationships with other people for the rest of their lives, which is ultimately the basis for world peace.

We believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding. When we help international women achieve their educational goals, we're also contributing to their families, communities, home nations and, ultimately, the world at large.

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund recipient Farnaz Naeemikia

"Receiving this scholarship means the world to me because, beyond financial support, it signifies the belief in my potential and the importance in investing in education.”

Watch Farnaz speak at the 2023 Convention of International Chapter.

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund recipient Jesica Maria Ramirez Toscano

“I want to thank P.E.O. and all the members; this master’s degree has changed my life in so many ways. I feel beyond grateful to P.E.O. for supporting me throughout these years. Now, I feel I can do more things that I never thought I could do.”

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund recipient Kassandra Karpathakis

"Thank you for all the lovely messages, financial and positive support on my journey to a Master of Public Health at Harvard.”

Fund a Full Scholarship for Peace Through Education

With a Named Scholarship, you can a make a special gift to support the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund. These scholarships can be named in honor or memory of someone special.

A gift of at least $12,500 from an individual, a chapter or group of chapters or a state/provincial/district chapter may become a Named Scholarship upon request of the donor. The donation pays for the entire scholarship for an IPS recipient. The IPS Board of Trustees selects the recipient for the Named Scholarship from the list of students after scholarships have been awarded and accepted. A special effort is made by the board to select an outstanding student who is attending school in a state or province near the donor.

The IPS trustees award these prestigious scholarships to top IPS recipients to assist them in the completion of their graduate degrees with the expectation of returning to their home countries to Foster Global Peace Through Education.

IPS Policy Guidelines & Procedures

Read the IPS Policies, Prerequisites and Procedures that guide our decision-making when choosing qualified candidates for IPS scholarships.

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International Essay Contest for Young People

This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world's youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

* This program is an activity within the framework of UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development: Towards achieving the SDGs ( ESD for 2030 ).

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SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION, PLUS CORPORATION

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Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Contest for Young People 2024

Deadline: June 15, 2024

Applications are open for the Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Contest for Young People 2024 . This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

The theme for the year is “My Experience of Overcoming Conflict”

Conflicts occur for a variety of reasons, including differences in opinions and values. Have you ever had an experience of overcoming a conflict that you were involved in? What did you learn from that experience? How do you want to make use of what you learned, for your own life and for society?

The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively:

• 1st Prize: Certificate, prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$660 as of Feb. 2024) and gift for 1 entrant
• 2nd Prize: Certificate, prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$330 as of Feb. 2024) and gift for 3 entrants
• 3rd Prize: Certificate and gift for 5 entrants
• Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift for 25 entrants

Eligibility

• Children (ages up to 14)
• Youth (ages 15 – 25)
• Essays must be 700 words or less in English or French, or 1600 characters or less in Japanese. Essays must be typed, with your name, email address and essay title included at the top of the first page.
• There are no particular rules regarding formatting (font style, size, line space, etc.). However, essays must be submitted in either MS Word (DOC/DOCX) or PDF format.
• Teachers and youth directors may submit a collection of essays from their class or group by creating an ‘account for school/organization entrant’ on the online registration page.
• Essays must be original and unpublished.
• Entries that include plagiarized content or content created by generative AI (such as ChatGPT) will be rejected.
• Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.

Application

Entries must be submitted online. To send your essay online, you must go to the online registration page, and follow the required steps. Entries submitted by postal mail or e-mail are not accepted.

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For more information, visit Goi Peace Foundation Contest .

Jude Ogar is an educator and youth development practitioner with years of experience working in the education and youth development space. He is passionate about the development of youth in Africa.

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Guidelines for the 2024 International Essay Contest for Young People will be announced on this website and through the Goi Peace Foundation’s mailing list and facebook page by mid-February 2024. Winners Announced! -->

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• You can submit your essay whenever you are ready.
• Since entries tend to concentrate on the deadline date, we recommend you submit your essay earlier to avoid difficulties in accessing the registration page.

How do I submit my essay?

• Before you register, please read the contest guidelines and FAQs carefully.
• Create your essay file in either MS Word (DOC/DOCX) or PDF format. Your essay file size must be 2MB or less. Your essay must be typed, with your name, email address and essay title included at the top of the first page.
• Go to either “Individual” or “School/Organization” Entrant Registration page.
• After entering all required information, click “SUBMIT” button at the bottom of the page to create an account.
• When your account is successfully created, you will be automatically logged in to “My Account”.
• For “INDIVIDUAL”: In “My Account”, click “Register Essay” on the side menu, attach your essay by selecting the file on your computer, and click “SUBMIT”. Only one entry per person is accepted . Once your entry is successfully submitted, you can download your certificate from the “Download Certificate”.
• For “SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION”: In “My Account”, click “Add/Delete Student” on the side menu, register one student per row, attach each essay by selecting the file on your computer, and click “SUBMIT.” Only one entry per person is accepted . Once your entry is successfully submitted, you can download your students’ certificates from the “Student List” and your certificate from the “Teacher‘s Certificate of Participation” on the side menu.
• If you leave “My Account” page, you can log in again with your email address and password from “Entrant login” on the top menu.
• Please note that you can only create one account with one email address.

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National peace essay contest.

The Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding runs the National Peace Essay Contest . They believe that questions about peace, justice, freedom, and security are vital to civic education. Over 1,100 students submit entries to the essay contest annually.

In addition to winning scholarships top winners are invited to Washington, D.C. for a five-day awards program all expenses paid.

Students in grades nine through twelve are asked to write an essay between 1000 and 1250 words on the topic:

Essay Topic:

Imagine that you are a member of the U.S. Foreign Service recently assigned to one of the eight bureaus within the Department of State or the U.S. Agency for International Development (see the sponsor’s website for the list).

You have been tasked with seeking peacebuilding solutions to a particular conflict or crisis that threatens U.S. interests abroad. Examples of these include, but are not limited to: ongoing tensions between Israel and the Palestinian Territories, escalating violence in Iraq, destabilizing forces in Mali and sectarian violence in Myanmar. You are welcome to explore conflicts related to economic crises, resource scarcity, refugee influxes or any other topic that interests you.

In an essay between 1000 and 1250 words, answer the following questions:

• How does the conflict or crisis you selected threaten U.S. interests abroad?
• What is the official mission of your chosen bureau in general and in your chosen conflict in particular? As a member of the Foreign Service, what is your role in the bureau?
• Consider other U.S. government agencies and organizations, such as the U.S. Institute of Peace, as well as non-governmental organizations, foreign governments, international institutions etc.

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The Rotary Foundation offers scholarships for college graduates and professionals to study peace and conflict resolution.

Rotary Peace Fellowships are available to candidates who want to participate in a master’s degree or professional development certificate program at one of our partner universities.  Learn about Rotary Peace Fellowship eligibility requirements and qualifications .

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Rotary clubs can apply to The Rotary Foundation for district and global grants to support scholarships.

Global grant scholarships

Global grants are for graduate students studying abroad in one of  Rotary’s areas of focus :

• Promoting peace
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• Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
• Saving mothers and children
• Supporting education
• Growing local economies
• Protecting the environment

Scholarships last from one to four years and can include an entire degree program. Global grant scholarships are funded using District Designated Funds (DDF), cash, and directed gifts and endowment earnings. The Foundation will provide an 80% World Fund match for all DDF contributions.

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District grants can be used to sponsor secondary school, undergraduate, or graduate students studying any subject, either locally or abroad. The scholarship may cover any length of time, from a six-week language training program to a year or more of university study.

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Scholarships for Peace and Conflict Studies

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in peace and conflict studies, there are several scholarships available to help fund your education. Here are just a few examples of scholarships that can help you pay for school:

Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study

These scholarships are offered to citizens of developing Commonwealth countries for Master’s and PhD study in the UK, funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). Students must choose to apply for a UK university with which the CSC has a funding agreement. While all Master’s (one-year) or PhD programs at participating universities are valid, the CSC gives priority to applications that have a strong connection to development studies.

The CSC awards around 300 of these scholarships each year. The funding covers airfare to and from the UK, tuition and exam fees, personal stipend, thesis grant (when applicable), initial arrival stipend, and more. All applications must be made through a nominating agency, usually a university, in the student’s home country Applications must be submitted online through the CSC Electronic Application System.

Eligible students should be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person; be permanently a resident in a developing Commonwealth country; be available to start their academic studies in the UK by the timeline specified in the application deadline; and hold a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree by the beginning of the starting academic semester.

Rotary Peace Fellowships

Any students endorsed by their local Rotary Club/District are eligible for this fully funded academic fellowship for a Professional Development Certificate Program or Master’s degree program related at one of seven host universities: North Carolina University at Chapel Hill (USA), Duke University (USA), International Christian University (Japan), University of Bradford (England), University of Queensland (Australia), Uppsala University (Sweden), Chulalongkorn University (Thailand). Students must choose a field of study related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention.

Rotary chooses 100 students to be awarded each year—50 for master’s degree studies and 50 for certificate studies. Funding covers tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all expenses related to internships and field-studies. Students must submit applications to their respective Rotary districts to be nominated.

This program is designed for applicants who are professionals with work experience in international relations or peace and conflict resolution studies. Eligible applicants should be proficient in English with a recommended proficiency in a second language, committed to international understanding in peace as demonstrated by their professional and academic experience, and developed in strong leadership skills. Master’s applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of full-time work or volunteer experience. Certificate applicants must have a strong academic background and a minimum of five years of related full-time work or volunteer experience.

Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants for Development

The Rotary Foundation also offers a scholarship for graduate-level coursework/research for one to four academic years at any approved university where a host Rotary club/district is located, outside of the applicant’s home country. Students must be part of a graduate-level program in one of the designated areas: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and economic and community development.

Scholarships are valued at a minimum of $30,000. Funding provides for passport/visa, immunizations, travel expenses, school supplies, room and board, tuition, household supplies, and language training. Other personal and miscellaneous expenses are not covered by the scholarship. Students must apply through their local Rotary clubs and submit the applications online. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Eligibility requirements are determined by the individual Rotary club/district where potential recipients intend to apply and can typically be found on the club’s scholarship page.

Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA)

The CSLA provides fully funded Master’s degree study to individuals from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Laos, Libya, Myanmar/Burma, Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan who demonstrate academic and professional excellence, as well as a commitment to positive social change in their communities. Students can study at one of several host universities throughout Europe and the US. Funding covers Master’s programs in the areas of communications, journalism, & media; culture, history, & society; development studies; economics; education management & leadership; environment & natural resource management; gender studies; human rights; law; politics & international studies; public health policy & health management; public policy & administration; social work & social policy.

The CSLA will provide funding for pre-academic preparation through summer schools; program-related travel; tuition and mandatory university fees; room, board, etc. through a living stipend; accident and sickness insurance; educational materials and professional development; attendance at regional Scholarship Programs conference; accommodations during the application process and the duration of the grant for any applicants with disabilities. Interested applicants must submit an application online or in paper to be considered.

Eligible applicants should have citizenship in an eligible country; maturity, flexibility, and civil society leadership potential; a Bachelor’s degree finished in the previous academic year and an excellent academic record; professional experience in a relevant area; proficiency in the language of instruction at the host university; ability to participate in an intensive pre-academic summer school; ability to receive and maintain a visa or study permit; demonstrated commitment to return to their home country/region to continue supporting open society development.

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Masters Scholarships

This scholarship program offers graduates from developing countries the chance to obtain a Master’s degree in the areas of social, political, or economic development at one of eight German universities with relevant Master’s degree programs. The program is open to candidates from eligible countries in Africa, Latin America, North/Central America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.

This scholarship exempts students from tuition fees and pays a monthly scholarship rate, currently €750. This program also provides funding for health insurance in Germany, appropriate travel allowance, study and research subsidies, rent subsidies, and allowances for spouses and/or children if applicable. All scholarship recipients will receive a 6-month German language course prior to their study programs. Students must apply for the DAAD scholarship through the respective participating universities.

Applicants for this scholarship program should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. Both recent graduates and mid-career professionals are eligible to apply. Applicants must be fluent in English (and German), have academic excellence, be engaged politically and socially, and demonstrate personal motivation as well as the expected benefit after they return to their home country.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for International Students

The European Union offers exclusive scholarships to students from both EU and non-EU countries who have been selected to study at the Master’s or Doctorate level at one of the European universities participating in the Erasmus Mundus Action Joint Programmes. Students can participate in one of 116 Master’s courses or 29 Joint Doctorate courses in the fields of agriculture and veterinary, engineering, manufacture and construction, health and welfare, humanities and arts, science, mathematics and computing, social sciences, business, and law. Two categories of scholarships are available—one for nationals from EU member states and Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein and one for nationals from countries outside of that list.

The program offers full-time scholarships and fellowships that cover a monthly stipend, participation costs, traveling and insurance costs, etc. Scholarship amounts varies according to the level of study, duration of study, and the student’s nationality. Students should consult the websites of each of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Programmes of interest before applying.

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Programme has its own selection criteria and admission process. Students must apply through these programs prior to applying for the scholarship program.

OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Scholarship Award

OFID offers a scholarship program for nationals of developing countries to study development in any accredited university in the world. Scholarships are for Master’s level studies in fields related to development, including economics, environment, sustainable development, etc.

The award covers full tuition fees, supplementary fees, one round-trip flight between the home country and the university, health insurance, relocation expenses, and a monthly stipend for one year. Applicants must fill out an application online, including uploading supporting documents.

Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 23-32, have a completed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent, be accepted at an accredited university for the following academic year with full-time status for the duration of the Master’s program, be a national of a developing country except OFID member countries, and have selected a subject of study related to international development.

George Washington University Global Leaders Fellowship

The Global Leaders Fellowship provides funding for graduate students at George Washington University who are from the following countries/regions: China, Cambodia, Eastern Europe, Laos, Latin America, the Caribbean, Mongolia, Sub-Saharan Africa, USSR Successor States, and Vietnam. The fellowship is intended to support students who will be future leaders in their respective fields in their home countries. Students must be pursuing Master’s or Doctorate level degrees at one of six schools located at GW’s Foggy Bottom campus.

The fellowship offers 3 awards, covering up to 18 credit hours. This fellowship is renewable each year for up to three years for Master’s students and up to five years for Doctoral candidates. Students must find other funding for living costs, supply costs, and other expenses. Students must apply for admission through the online process before applying for the fellowship.

Eligible applicants will be students with an F-1 visa from the above-listed countries who have not studied or worked in the US or other country outside of their home country. Students must have gained admission to GW and be attending their program at the Foggy Bottom campus. Applicants also must be fluent in English. This program is intended for students who will return to their home countries after completing their degrees to begin their careers as leaders in their fields.

Payne International Development Fellowship

This fellowship program, funded by US Agency for International Development (USAID), awards seven fellowships valued up to $48,000 for a two-year master’s program in international development or a related field. Fellows will attend an orientation to learn more about international development careers. They will also participate in two internships (before the first year of graduate study and in the summer in between). The first internship will focus on working on international issues in Washington, DC. The second internship will be overseas at a USAID Mission. Each fellow also receives a mentor throughout the program. Fellows who successfully complete their degree and the USAID Foreign Service entry requirements will be appointed as USAID Foreign Service Officers, which they are committed to for a minimum of three years.

Only U.S. citizens are eligible for this fellowship. Applicants must be seeking to enter graduate school in the subsequent fall semester for a two-year program at a US university. Applicants also need to have a 3.2 grade point average or higher. College seniors and/or college graduates may apply.

AAUW International Fellowships

The American Association of University Women provides this fellowship to women who are not US citizens or permanent residents, who are interested in part-time or full-time graduate and/or postgraduate studies in the US. This award is given to women who have shown prior commitment and demonstrate continued commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, and professional work, especially in their home countries. Award amounts are as follows: Master’s – $18,000; Doctoral – $20,000; Postdoctoral – $30,000. While there are no restrictions on countries of eligibility or field of study, the website provides a list of highly desired qualities that the selection committee considers when choosing to accept applications.

To be eligible, applicants must have citizenship in a country other than the US and/or possession of a non-immigrant visa (if living in the US). Dual citizenship with the US is not eligible. Applicants must also have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent completed by the year previous to the beginning of the fellowship. They must intend to stay with their proposed academic plan and intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career. Applicants must also be fluent in English and enrolled in a US accredited institution during the fellowship year. Please see the website for a list of degree-specific qualifications and deadlines.

Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Scholarships

Each year, the Trudeau Foundation awards up to 15 scholarships to Canadian and international doctoral candidates who are studying in a variety of areas. The scholarship provides $40,000 for three years, plus $20,000 for research and travel allowance for three years. There is also opportunity for funding for a fourth year. Recipients also meet with a mentor and receive support from a variety of community members and leaders, mentors, fellows, and others working in humanities and social sciences. They also collaborate with Foundation members and discuss and exchange information with other scholars and researchers.

Eligible applicants include full-time first or second year students who are enrolled in a doctoral program in humanities and/or social sciences and Canadian citizens enrolled in a full-time doctoral program in or outside of Canada. Up to one in four scholars per year may be a non-Canadian enrolled in a full-time doctoral program at a Canadian institution. Applicants are evaluated on academic excellence, communication skills, public engagement, desire to contribute to public dialogue, desire for involvement in the research community, and the relevance of the doctoral research with the Foundation’s four focus areas.

Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Junior Fellows Program

The Carnegie Endowment For International Peace Junior Fellows Program offers 10 to 12 fellowships every year to individuals who are committed to fostering a more peaceful society. To qualify for a fellowship, students must be seniors who recently graduated or will soon graduate from one of the 400 colleges and universities affiliated with the endowment. Graduate students are not eligible for the program. Fellows have the opportunity to work for one year as research assistants to the senior associates whose research is funded by the Endowment. All fellows receive a salary of $3,166.66 per month ($38,000 per year) plus a full benefits package.

Dalai Lama Fellows

Since its inception, the Dalai Lama Fellows Program has provided opportunities for more than 130 individuals interested in promoting peace throughout the world. The program is open to current undergraduate and graduate students in the United States, Ghana, India and Egypt who are enrolled at a participating university. Fellows have the opportunity to work on projects related to lessening economic disparity, fighting violence, addressing gender inequity, enhancing cross-cultural and interreligious cooperation, and improving environmental sustainability. Students receive one-on-one coaching, a position in the one-year Head, Heart, Hands leadership curriculum and a lifelong place in the fellowship’s global community for ongoing support.

The Davis Projects for Peace Grants

For more than a decade, The Davis Projects for Peace has been helping students work to promote peace throughout the world. The program provides grants for undergraduate students and graduating seniors who have an idea for a grassroots peace building project. Applications are accepted from students at more than 90 universities in the United States as well as from students at the University of California Davis. Winning projects are awarded $10,000. The program also provides administrative and technical support to help get projects underway. Projects can be implemented anywhere in the world and must focus on addressing the causes of conflict between individuals or groups.

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2024 poref scholarship grant applications, now closed – application deadline was march 8, 2024.

Prior to applying below please ensure you have the following documents available as they are required to complete the application process.  The application must be completed in one session.  You will NOT be able to start and stop the application process.

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• Resume of school activities and community service

If you are a dependent your parent or legal guardian must be available to sign the application at the end of the application process.

The 2025 POREF Scholarship Application will be available early December 2024.

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In 1980, PORAC formed a separate nonprofit public benefit corporation for educational and training purposes. This foundation is the Peace Officers Relief and Education Foundation (POREF). One of the main functions of the Foundation is the sponsorship of a Scholarship Grant Program.

The Scholarship Grant Program is part of PORAC’s ongoing effort to improve the quality of the law enforcement profession in California. The Scholarship Grant Program was developed from PORAC’s strong sense of commitment to individual communities and the PORAC members who serve those communities.

The funding for the POREF Scholarship Grant Program comes from PORAC members, member associations, the general public and corporate sponsors. Scholarships are not restricted upon the applicant’s field of endeavor. However, it is our hope that this scholarship will encourage young people to give serious consideration to the field of law enforcement as a career.

The Scholarship Grant Program is administered by a committee comprised of volunteer members representing the four regions of PORAC. Appointed by PORAC’s president, the Committee is responsible for soliciting contributions to the Fund, enlisting applicants, awarding scholarship grants and monitoring the program.

Scholarship Committee Members

Randy Beintema   Region II Representative (Chairman)

Mike Pruger   Region I Representative

Jazzmine Deforest Region III Representative

Scott Crane Region IV Representative

Each year, PORAC is honored to provide a scholarship grant that is available to the dependents of our active and retired members and the spouse or dependent of an active member who died in the line of duty. Members who have medically retired from a regular PORAC association are eligible for the scholarship grant as well. PORAC’s Scholarship Grant Program provides financial assistance to applicants who are attending or will be registering for college. 

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McKeesport College Club presents annual scholarships

Three seniors at McKeesport Area High School were each awarded $1,000 scholarships.

The McKeesport College Club gathered Wednesday evening at the Youghiogheny Country Club for its annual scholarship banquet.

The club’s scholarship program is its oldest and largest community service project. Each year since 1939, the college club has awarded cash scholarships to young women who are graduating from McKeesport Area High School and plan to attend college in the fall.

Diana Lewis serves on the club’s scholarship committee. Lewis said the hardest part of the job is deciding who should receive the awards from the many talented young women who applied.

This year, 15 young women applied for the scholarship.

The committee looks at many factors beside the applicant’s grade point average. They use a spread sheet which factors in the applicant’s extracurricular activities, their community involvement and leadership. The young women each write an essay describing their qualifications for the award and their plans for the future.

They are also asked to provide a recommendation letter from a teacher or other responsible adult. The applicants are interviewed and given the opportunity to explain why they feel they should receive the award. Lewis said the quality of this year’s applicants made this year’s selection particularly difficult.

After a few opening remarks by outgoing club president Paula Robinson, and an invocation offered by Carol Kurinko, the club members, and their guests enjoyed a buffet.

The 2024 scholarship awardees were then each given a $1,000 scholarship.

This year’s awardees are:

• Christina Wos, a member of the band and orchestra at McKeesport Area High School. Wos will be attending Seton Hill University in Greensburg in the fall where she will major in music education. She hopes to share her passion for music as a public school music teacher.

Kaylee Charles of Versailles is a member of student council and plays on the basketball team. She is graduating second in her class and plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg campus to pursue a degree in nursing.

• Isabella Wanless, an outstanding student, particularly in the sciences. She will be attending the Indiana University of Pennsylvania to pursue a degree in biology. Wanless plans to pursue her education after college and her dream is to become an environmental lawyer.

In her concluding remarks, Lewis quoted the late entertainer, Judy Garland, advising the scholarship recipients, “always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second-rate version of someone else.” She said that the winners received a corsage, a college club pen, a framed certificate and a keepsake intended to inspire the winners during their college years.

The meeting concluded with Robinson symbolically handing over the gavel to the College Club’s new president Judith Bookhammer. Bookhammer thanked Robinson for her service as the club’s president for the last two years.

As a thank you gift, Robinson was presented with a bouquet of roses and a gift certificate to her favorite jewelry store. Robinson thanked everyone who helped to make her tenure as president a success.

The College Club is an organization of college educated women dedicated to supporting education in McKeesport and the surrounding areas. In addition to serving the community, the clubs members share friendship, networking opportunities and social activities.

Membership is open to any woman with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Members don’t have to be residents of McKeesport.

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the McKeesport College Club should contact the club’s membership chairperson Jo Ellen Kenney at [email protected].

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Goi Peace Foundation Essay Contest: Do you wish to share your ideas on what a peaceful world should look like? How can young people work together, using creative ideas and approaches to realize a peaceful future?

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Goi Peace Foundation Essay Contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development.

With its, 100,000 Yen cash award and certifications, the Goi Peace Foundation Essay Contest also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

In this post, we will highlight the details, essay topic, requirements, and benefits of participating in the Goi Peace Foundation Essay Contest.

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Goi Peace Foundation Essay Contest is an activity within the framework of UNESCO’s  Education for Sustainable Development: Towards achieving the SDGs  

Goi Peace Foundation is a public benefit organization supported by members around the world working together to create a culture of peace. 

The Goi Peace Foundation embodies the spirit of Masahisa Goi (1916-1980), a Japanese spiritual teacher, philosopher, poet and author who dedicated his life to peace and humanity.

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To participate in the Goi Peace Foundation Essay Contest, you must meet the following requirements:

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• Essays must be 700 words or less in English or French, or 1600 characters or less in Japanese. Essays must be typed, with your name and essay title included at the top of the first page.
• There are no particular rules regarding formatting (font style, size, line space, etc.). However, essays must be submitted in either MS Word (DOC/DOCX) or PDF format.
• Essays must be original and unpublished. Plagiarized entries will be rejected.
• Entries that include plagiarized content or content created by generative AI (such as ChatGPT) will be rejected.
• Essays must be written by one person. Co-authored essays are not accepted.

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Interested and wualified applicants of the Goi Peace Foundation Essay Contest should follow the procedures below;

NOTE: Entries must be submitted online. Entries submitted by postal mail or e-mail are not accepted.

• Before you register, please read the  contest guidelines and FAQs  carefully.
• Create your essay file in either MS Word (DOC/DOCX) or PDF format. Your essay file size must be 2MB or less. Your essay must be typed, with your name and essay title at the top of the first page.
• Go to either “Individual” or “School/Organization” Entrant Registration page.
• After entering all required information, click “SUBMIT” button at the bottom of the page to create an account.
• When your account is successfully created, you will be automatically logged in to “My Account”.
• For “INDIVIDUAL”: In “My Account”, click “Add Essay” on the side menu, attach your essay by selecting the file on your computer, and click “SUBMIT”. 
• Only one entry per person is accepted. Once your entry is successfully submitted, you can download your certificate from the “Download Certificate”.
• For “SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION”: In “My Account”, click “Add Student” on the side menu, register one student per row, attach each essay by selecting the file on your computer, and click “SUBMIT.” Only one entry per person is accepted.
• Once your entry is successfully submitted, you can download your students’ certificates from the “Student List” and your certificate from the “Teacher‘s Certificate of Participation” on the side menu.
• If you leave “My Account” page, you can log in again with your email address and password from “Entrant login” on the top menu.
• Please note that you can only create one account with one email address.

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The Impact of Professional Scholarship Essay Writing Services on Academic Success

I t’s hard to overestimate the usefulness of writing services for someone who needs a good essay for a scholarship application. At the same time, there are some concerns about the probable negative impact of writing services on academic success. Let’s consider both the potential negative and positive impact of a scholarship essay writing service to decide what’s stronger.

One of the most widespread concerns about the impact of essay writing services is the ethical side of use. Evidently, it is improper if people will provide someone’s work as their own. Even though such concern cannot be called groundless, it’s a matter of choice. Writing service is a tool, and it’s only the customer's choice how to use it. A person can buy a knife to cut fruits and vegetables or to take someone's life. This is not about the tool but about the ethics and decisions of the particular person who uses the tool.  

Another concern is related to the dependency. When people overuse writing services and outsource their own tasks to other experts, it rather decreases their own skills that ought to be developed with the assignments. It’s once again about human conscience and ethics. In this context, it can be useful to compare writing services with coffee. Sometimes, this drink can be very useful to help you wake up or not fall asleep for longer. However, with excessive use, it can be harmful to health and be addictive. And, if you are regularly using coffee to wake yourself up or to stay awake, you probably have to reconsider your time management.

One more concern is about the money. Writing services obviously don’t provide their help for free. Hence, the frequent use of it can cause a financial burden for people who use such services. Thinking this way, one can assume that any type of purchase can cause a financial burden. Most writing services insist on price transparency and the absence of any hidden additional increase in the price. One can see the price before placing an order and deciding whether this money will harm the budget.

As you can see, although the concerns about writing services aren’t baseless, they’re more about the weakness of human nature than about the negative impact of writing services themselves. People who can act unethically will find their way with or without writing services. And if a person has trouble managing money it will be evident from the different aspects of life, not only the use of writing services. You can be careful using writing services, but not more careful than with anything else in life. 

Except for the concerns considered above, writing services can also positively impact academic success when used properly. A person who needs to write a scholarship essay often faces the problem of procrastination and blank page syndrome. In such a case, help from a writing service can be incredibly useful to overcome the problems. A person can use the paper from the writing service as an example to follow or, in contrast, decide that everything must be written differently. Most importantly, one will start working on the scholarship essay instead of waiting for inspiration or being lost in anxiety. 

• The positive impact on mental health comes from the previous advantage. Applying for the scholarship is a stressful process. A person is concerned about all the papers that must be gathered and forms to be filled out in the proper way, about the future if the scholarship will be obtained, and about the development of the events if not. Writing services that provide personalized examples of scholarship essays can help reduce stress and anxiety and, hence, have at least a small positive impact on mental health. 
• Expert guidance can be crucial for a person who needs a scholarship. Yes, you can find free examples of scholarship essays on the web, but you might not be sure which is most suitable for your particular case. Writing services have professionals who often write scholarship essays and know their specifics. In addition, a personalized example is the most useful one to understand what and how you can write to succeed. 
• Time management is the last but not the least point in this list. Writing services have short deadlines of just a few hours, which allows a person to get a ready example on the same day it was ordered. This saves time that a person might spend reading and understanding the nuances of the scholarship essay. Instead of that, one can take this time for other no less essential papers or activities related to getting a scholarship.

Final words

As one can see, scholarship essay writing services can potentially negatively and positively impact academic success. Such services can be a powerful tool to save time, avoid stress, and get a well-written personalized example of a scholarship essay. However, as well as in the case of any tool, it must be used wisely and ethically. 

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National Nurses Month: Donor Spotlight

Vahan Gureghian, center front, attended a luncheon celebrating the 2024 Gureghian Scholarship awardees at the School of Nursing and Health Studies

By Robin Shear [email protected] 05-13-2024

When it comes to better health, University of Miami parents and donors Danielle and Vahan Gureghian are firm believers in the old saying, “There’s no place like home.”

The Gureghians established their home care services agency in South Florida with the mission of “improving the quality of life for all in need of home health care.”

One way they have found to support their business’s mission in the community at large is by designating funds for nursing students at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS).

In the past six months, the Gureghians, owners of Independence Home Health, have awarded one-time scholarships to ten students completing the 12-month Accelerated BSN program at SONHS.

Each recipient was selected based on academic achievement and the content of an essay they submitted addressing the role of home health care in the modern medical landscape.

For the Gureghians, home health care has the potential to ensure “a safe, comfortable, and independent quality of life,” according to their company website. “ We believe superior health care allows people to age with dignity in the privacy of their own home while simultaneously providing comfort and peace of mind to loving family members.”

As such, they were excited to support nursing students who demonstrated a keen understanding of and affinity for the principles and values related to home health care nursing services.

Andrea Zdrnja was near the end of her third and final semester in the ABSN program when she learned of her scholarship from the Gureghians. “This will help me have more time to concentrate on my studies and be able to afford all the books and school supplies needed,” said Zdrnja, who will graduate on May 10.

For her scholarship-winning essay, Zdrnja recounted her experience shadowing a home health care nurse. “Helping patients on their road to health or maintenance of independence in their own homes was why and how I fell in love with the nursing profession,” she explained. “I remember visiting all those families, checking on clients, and witnessing them improving after every visit. We not only helped them regain their health, but did so in the comfort of their homes, with immense help from their loved ones.”

Another scholarship recipient graduating this month, Britany Tolmachewich, said she chose to go into the health field because, “At the end of the day, a lot of people just need someone to be kind to them.”

The “kindness and grace” evident in the Gureghians’ support reaffirmed Tolmachewich’s resolve “to provide quality care and empathy to my future patients,” she said. “Receiving this scholarship from the Gureghians has given me further encouragement to chase my dreams and further my education in nursing. I cannot wait to make a difference in the lives of so many diverse individuals.”

In her essay, Tolmachewich conveyed with a depth of sensitivity the value of home-based care.

“So often, when people are in strange or stressful environments, one universal exclamation that most humans all share in stating is, ‘I cannot wait to go home,’ and it is because no other spot can provide such a place to be openly vulnerable and shielded from the dangers of society. As we explore the complexities of modern existence, the significance of bringing health care to our doorsteps has become increasingly important,” she wrote. “Being at home creates an environment and sense of tranquility where recovery is not just a medical process but a holistic journey of well-being that no other place can provide.”

Not only did Tolmachewich see the power and dignity afforded by home health care services in her own family, both older and younger generations, she studied practices in places where people are living much longer and better than average, known as “Blue Zones” and noted that home health care had an important role to play in those communities as well. As a result, she sees home health care “as a beacon guiding a path toward a more compassionate and sustainable future,” and one she sees herself contributing to as she begins her journey into the nursing profession.

Like Tolmachewich and Zdrnja, all ten award-winning essay writers articulated significant potential benefits associated with home health care, particularly in the context of an aging population and a global rise of chronic disease. They cited key benefits such as promoting patient-centered care, reducing risk of infection and other adverse events, alleviating family burden, fostering a sense of independence and connection, addressing excessive cost burdens of inpatient care, transforming the patient-provider relationship, and improving overall mental and emotional well-being, among others.

In addition to giving generous financial support for nursing students, the Gureghians have shown an interest in getting to know the students as well, attending a luncheon held on campus for each group of recipients to date.

“Meeting Mr. Gureghian made the entire experience so much more valuable,” said Janet Lee, B.S.N. ’23, who was in the inaugural group of scholarship recipients. “That personal connection was a powerful one. He shared his insights with us and was incredibly encouraging and thoughtful.”

Lee’s fellow scholarship recipient Ana Luisa Ulivi Azpurua, B.S.N. ’23, who graduated in December, added that the couple’s generous commitment to educating a new generation of nurse leaders “will truly make a difference in the lives of many patients who are in need.”

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