May 20-23, 1997, Vancouver, Canada
NAFSA is pleased to offer travel grants to overseas educational advisers who wish to attend the 1997 NAFSA annual conference in Vancouver, Canada, May 20-23. Grants of up to $500 will be awarded to offset travel costs, meals and accommodations, and the conference registration fee. Generous support from Sylvan Prometric makes these grants possible.
To be eligible to apply, individuals must (1) be located at an advising center outside of the United States, (2) devote 50% or more of their time to advising undergraduate and graduate students on study opportunities in the United States, (3) have a minimum of two years of experience in advising, and (4) be a NAFSA individual or institutional member.
Applicants who are scheduled to present in a conference session or workshop or who serve in a NAFSA leadership role related to advising will be given priority for funding.
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of NAFSA members and staff. Applicants will be assessed on their stated goals for professional and personal growth in international education, a letter of recommendation from their supervisor, and demonstrated financial need. (Please refer to application for further details on application requirements). Due to the large number of applications expected for this program and the limited number of grants available, it is unlikely that more than one applicant from the same advising center will receive funding.
DEADLINE: A completed application form and required attachments must be received at NAFSA by 5pm EST on Friday, March 21, 1997. Applicants will be notified of the selection committeeís decision by March 31. To facilitate communication from overseas, applications may be sent by fax or e-mail. For further information about the travel grant program for overseas advisers, please contact Veronica Malani, Assistant Director, Education and Training (phone: 202/462-4811 ext. 3037; fax: 202-667-3419, e-mail: VeronciaM@NAFSA.org)
Travel Grants for Overseas Educational Advisers to assist in attending the 49th Annual National Conference of NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Vancouver, Canada, May 20-23, 1997
PART I: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name: ____________________________________________________________
Title: _____________________________________________________________
Institution: _______________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
____ I am an individual member of NAFSA.
____ I am not an individual member of NAFSA but agree to become a member, if selected to receive this travel grant award. (The Membership Department at NAFSA will forward the necessary membership materials to you)
____ My institution/organization is a NAFSA institutional member.
____ I am employed full- time at an advising center outside of the United States.
____ I am employed part-time at an advising center outside of the United States.
____ I devote approximately 50%_____, 75%_____,100%_____of my time to advising undergraduate and graduate students on study opportunities in the United States.
I serve in a NAFSA leadership role related to advising.
Yes___ No_____
If yes: Position(s) held______________________________________________
I am scheduled to present in a session or workshop at the Vancouver Conference.
Yes___ No_____
If yes : Session Title:______________________________________________
Workshop Title:___________________________________________________
I have _____ years of direct experience as an overseas educational adviser.
I have attended a NAFSA Regional or Annual National Conference.
Yes___ No_____
If yes, when? _______________ where? __________________________________
If selected, I wish to receive my award as a bank draft in US dollars ______, bank transfer _____, cash payment _____, other______
PART II: ANTICIPATED EXPENSES
Using the sample budget on the enclosed sheet as a guide, estimate your anticipated expenses in attending the conference:
Arrival Date:
Departure Date:
Means of transportation:
Transportation cost:
Meals:
Lodging (1/2 double occupancy):
Conference registration fee:
Workshop registration fee(s)/number(s):
Taxi to/from airports:
Other (please specify):
Funds from other sources (please specify dollar amount):
self _______ institution _______ other ______ (specify _____________)
Are any of these matching funds? ( ) yes ( ) no If yes, how much? ____________
PART III: STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
Why do you want to participate in the NAFSA conference?
What are your learning objectives?
How will your participation in the conference assist you in your work as an overseas educational adviser?
What are your future career goals and interests in international education?
PART IV: LETTER OF SUPPORT
Please request a letter of support from your direct supervisor. This letter should address (1) your role and responsibilities as an overseas educational adviser; (2) the benefits to your advising center from your participation in the conference; and (3) demonstrated financial need.
PART V: SUBMISSION CHECK LIST
Please return the following documents via fax, e-mail or mail:
[ ] the completed application form
[ ] your statement of objectives
[ ] the letter of recommendation
[ ] Resume ( maximum length- two pages )
Completed applications must be received NO LATER THAN MARCH 21, 1997.
SUBMIT TO:
Veronica Malani
Assistant Director, Education & Training
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
1875 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 1000
Washington DC 20009 USA
Tel: 202-462-4811
Fax: 202-667-3419
E-mail: VeronicaM@NAFSA.org
SAMPLE BUDGET
Arrival Date: 5/18
Departure Date: 5/24
Means of Transportation: Air
Transportation Cost: $1,000
Meals: 7 x $33 = $231
Lodging (1/2 double occupancy): 6 x $100/2 = $300
Conference registration fee: $175
Workshop number(s) @ registration fee:
Pre-Conf. Wkshp #5 @ $100
Wkshp #8 @ $75
Taxi to/from airports: $40 Other: (specify:__________________)
Funds from other sources (please specify dollar amount):
self $300
institution $500
other ______ (specify _____________)
Are any of these matching funds: ( ) yes ( ) no If yes, how much? _________