Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship

To be eligible for the Frederick Douglass Global Fellow scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a current undergraduate freshman or sophomore attending a Minority Serving Institution
• Be Federal Pell Grant eligible
• Have a minimum GPA 3.00
• Reside in the U.S. with student status or be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident
• Submit a complete application no later than February 14

Items below should be submitted through the online application.

• Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member at your institution, preferably a member of senior leadership (president/chancellor, provost, vice president, or dean)
• Copy of transcript
• Proof of Pell Grant eligibility
• Personal Video - Upload a short 2-minute video that provides a detailed explanation of your objectives for study abroad. In this explanation discuss how the combination of your major and participation in study abroad will support your development and help you meet your academic goals and become a global leader.
• Personal Essay - Discuss why you believe study abroad is important for students from MSIs and how you plan to share your study abroad experience with others upon returning (Limit 800 words).

• Fellowships will be awarded based on a combination of financial need, academic achievement, and nominations from students’ MSI presidents.
• Awards will cover the full cost of travel to and participation in a four-week 3-credit study abroad program sponsored by CIEE.
• 10 fellows will be selected from accredited MSIs.
• Fellows will be expected to present and share their study abroad experience with their MSI community upon their return to campus.

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