All applicants must be Kalamazoo College students in good social standing who, at the time of application:
· can demonstrate proficiency in the foreign language needed to carry out the project
· can give evidence of the ability to operate independently in an international environment (most typically this will mean having successfully undertaken study abroad in the country or region where the project is planned),
· can demonstrate how the proposed project relates to their long-term personal and professional goals,
· have faculty endorsement of their capability to complete the proposed project, (e.g. the project has been approved by a faculty advisor), and have support for the project by a mentor overseas.

Funding is available through these programs:

oThe Beeler Fellowship honors the late Mrs. Isabel Beeler's generous support of International Education at Kalamazoo College.
The fellowship typically funds up to half the projected cost of a SIP overseas. The maximum award is typically $2,000. The number of Beeler Fellowships is determined by the amount of funding available in a given fiscal year; most typically there are fewer than 15 awards made during an academic year.

Beeler Fellowship applicants must also:
· have junior or senior standing,
· have a GPA of 2.75 or better
· spend a minimum of 6 weeks overseas pursuing their project.

oThe Beeler Project Grant also honors Mrs. Isabel Beeler by typically providing up to five awards of $600 each to students engaged in SIP research or other projects related to their studies at the College. The Project Grants are available to all Kalamazoo College students, regardless of class standing.

Beeler Project Grant applicants must also:
· have a G.P.A. of 2.5 or better,
· spend 1-6 weeks abroad conducting their project.

oThe Collins Fellowship honors the late Paul Collins, a former Dean of Students at the College. The fellowship provides round-trip air transportation to a project location in a developing country. The student must plan to carry out a SIP or other project which will allow him or her to learn first-hand about the suffering caused by poverty, famine, and undernourishment. Typically, one Collins Fellowship is awarded in each fiscal year. The Collins Fellowship is available to all Kalamazoo College students, regardless of class standing.

Collins Fellowship applicants must also:
· have a G.P.A. of 2.5 or better
· spend at least 1 week at an international site for their projects.

At the discretion of the committee, the combination of a Beeler Fellowship and a Collins Fellowship is possible, as is the combination of a Beeler Project Grant and a Collins Fellowship. A student may not apply to both the Beeler Fellowship and the Beeler Project Grant.

Applications are due in the Center for International Programs on April 15, 2005. Applicants for the 2005 fellowship and grant program are expected to complete their projects abroad during the summer of 2005. Students who plan to pursue student teaching abroad during the 2005/2006 academic year should also apply by the April 15 deadline to be considered. Students interested in completing senior projects abroad in subsequent summers should apply during the spring of that calendar year. The selection committee will review applications and supporting materials and awards will be announced within 30 days after the application deadline. Funds should be available within 14 days of the award announcement. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis, should funds still be available. Faxed applications will be accepted ONLY from students overseas. A personal interview may be required at the selection committee's discretion.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Personal Statement:
Your project proposal will be rated on your ability to address the following specific points in an expository essay (maximum three pages in length):
1) Identify and discuss your internship or research project, its goals, structure, timetable, and methodology.
2) Explain why this project must be carried out in an international location rather than at a research facility or organization in the United States.
3) Describe on-site arrangements you have made regarding such things as sponsorship, housing, transportation, library facilities, etc.
4) Discuss your motivation, qualifications and preparation for undertaking this specific project.
5) Describe how this project will contribute to your long-range personal and professional goals.
6) Describe how you intend to bring your experience overseas back to the College and share it with the campus community.

Budget:
Describe and list costs of all relevant items and indicate the source of information where relevant. Then, please list any anticipated funding sources and finally, your total need.
Estimated total expenses:
·Round trip airfare or other travel to site ·Local commuting costs
·Housing (per week/month and total) ·Health or legal document expenses
·Food (per week/month and total)
·Supplies (Identify items such as books, tapes, publications, film)

Anticipated funding sources: other than the Fellowship Fund (list source and amount ~ including all other campus sources of funding sought).
Total need should be expressed in US Dollars and determined by subtracting your total anticipated funding from your estimated total expenses.

References:
Submit two letters of support. One must be from your Kalamazoo College SIP/faculty advisor and the second must be a reasonably detailed confirmation from your project mentor or internship supervisor abroad. These may be attached to your application packet or forwarded directly to the Center for International Programs. If this project is being held in a country where the language is different from that which you used on study abroad, you may be asked to furnish proof of language ability at the discretion of the committee.

Resume:
Submit a current resume. If applying for a work internship, two versions of the resume are required, one in English, and one in the local language (if applicable). Information on writing resumes in French, German and Spanish is available in the Center for Career Development.

Transcript:
An unofficial transcript of all college work through your last in-residence quarter is required to complete the review of your application. Each applicant must provide the CIP with written permission to generate and review this document.

SELECTION
A selection committee awards fellowships and grants for Student Projects Abroad. Awards are given subject to the availability of funds for each fiscal year. In addition to the Eligibility Requirements and the points to be discussed in the Personal Statement, the selection committee also considers the following criteria when evaluating applications: the appropriateness of the project to the country and cultural setting, financial realism of the project, relationship of the project to the student's long-range goals and professional development, and the assessment of the educational merit of the project by the faculty referees and overseas project mentor. A personal interview may be required at the selection committee's discretion.

NOTE: Awarding of fellowships is subject to availability of funds for the program. The Center for International Programs reserves the right to modify, change, or cancel the program without prior notice. The selection committee reserves the right to make no awards in a given year. The College Financial Aid Office is notified of all awards made under this program. Receipt of a Collins or Beeler fellowship or grant may impact a student's financial aid package. Contact the Financial Aid Office for details. (rev:12/04)