Awarded to University of Alberta students
to assist with the costs of travel for a formal
international academic exchange program.
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The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship is a one-year grant for purposeful, independent study outside the United States, awarded to graduating seniors nominated by one of 40 partner colleges.
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To provide support for the development of a
qualified Aboriginal work force in Cold Lake and
the surrounding area.
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This scholarship is offered to API participants who attend a community college in the U.S.
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This fellowship, established in 1952, honours Margaret McWilliams, first CFUW President (1919-1923), who dedicated her life to furthering the status of women through improved access to higher education and the active involvement of women in public life.
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Real Gap Experience can help participants live dreams of a working holiday! A working holiday is the perfect way to experience the world to its fullest. Participants may are not necessarily be looking for work in their field (and that is often not allowed ...
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GVI project opportunities range from wildlife research projects to care for abandoned street children. Operating across several continents GVI offers a variety of programs with well known organizations such as the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and South Africa ...
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UNESCO offers a broad range of work opportunities. Posts in the Organization are mainly filled by people in occupations linked to the Organization
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Globe Aware , a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, develops short-term volunteer programs in international environments that encourage people to immerse themselves in a unique way of giving back. Every activity in which we engage is intended to accomplis ...
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IDRC offers this Fellowship (a bequest from Helen S. Bentley and C. Fred Bentley) every two years in October to a Canadian, permanent resident of Canada, or a citizen of a developing country. You must be a graduate student with a university degree in agri ...
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In collaboration with local organizations, Institute for Field Research Expeditions (IFRE) presently offers volunteer and intern abroad programs in Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Peru, Costa Rica, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania. Their ...
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To recognize students participating in the National Security Education Program (NSEP) funded award, which focuses on study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to US interests and underrepresented in study abroad.
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This award was created to honor Sandy A Mactaggart for his many contributions to the University of Alberta. Mr Mactaggart spent ten years on the Board of Governors, four years as Chancellor and Chair of the Senate, and six months as Interim Chair of the B ...
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Is volunteering abroad helping or harming the developing world? Is there a way for us to contribute to development while also critiquing it? At Operation Groundswell, we connect with local activists, artists, organizations, farmers and change-makers that ...
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Canada has a proud tradition of supporting internships and volunteer opportunities in international development. The world needs pioneers who can think creatively about development challenges.
The International Youth Internship Program and International ...
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Recipients will receive the trip of a lifetime: foreign immersion combined with volunteering and self-growth with the international volunteering and learning organization UBELONG.
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Our voluntary and internship projects arise from the needs of the local community. Most projects are organized by ALTRUIS Indonesia and partner organizations in Indonesia. Interns or volunteers work with us and our partners: non-profits, non-governmental ...
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Pigeon Island National Landmark is one of Saint Lucia's most important historic monuments, and is the location of the National Trust's headquaters. The Trust was created in 1975 for the specific purpose of preserving buildings, objects and sites of histor ...
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The Rose Nolan Memorial Scholarship was established to recognize Aboriginal First Nation women who are achieving their educational and training goals while maintaining strong community involvement.
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For students focusing in Environmental Studies or Environmental Sciences with a strong academic record in their discipline.
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