{"id":1308,"date":"2021-12-07T15:27:53","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T23:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/biologyundergrad\/?p=1308"},"modified":"2021-12-07T15:27:53","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T23:27:53","slug":"virtual-scholarship-program-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/biologyundergrad\/2021\/12\/07\/virtual-scholarship-program-apply-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual scholarship program! Apply now!"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of UVic\u2019s ICS Exchange Program<\/a> partner universities, the University of Washington (UW)<\/strong> is giving UVic students the chance to apply for a virtual, extra-curricular (not-for-credit) scholarship program<\/a>, running from January \u2013 April 2022, and with a stipend amount of $2400.00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Program Application Form<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Application deadline: December 20, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stipend amount: $2400.00<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note: This program is only open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents.<\/em><\/p>\n

The program is designed to enhance students\u2019 knowledge of American-Canadian, pacific northwest cross-border relations, and gives students the chance to learn from, and network with experts in various cross-border related fields. Successful applicants will also have the chance to meet and form a virtual cohort with other students from UVic, UW, and UBC.<\/p>\n

Student expectations within the program<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  1. Participate in monthly workshops and discussions (January-April) facilitated by experts<\/li>\n
  2. Attend 2-3 virtual cultural events (from a suggested list or of their own choosing and with approval from the program lead)<\/li>\n
  3. Contribute to a collection of virtual city tours led by students and alumni<\/li>\n
  4. Write 2 blog posts based on their workshops and\/or event attendance<\/li>\n
  5. Complete a final project (with the aim of building cross-border understanding) of the student\u2019s choosing, along the lines of (but not limited to):\n
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    1. 1000-word policy brief on a current cross-border issue<\/li>\n
    2. Multimedia project \u2013 5-minute video or photo essay exploring an aspect of the region<\/li>\n
    3. Podcast interview of regional expert\/person of note<\/li>\n
    4. Students may suggest their own project, subject to program approval<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      If you are interested in the virtual program, please apply here<\/a><\/u> by December 20, 2021! Please note: This program is only open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents.<\/em><\/p>\n

      Note:<\/strong> The University of Washington (UW) also offers several fully funded full-year exchange opportunities (see more about the $12,000.00 Corbett scholarship here<\/a>) to UVic students each year. If you are interested in completing a year abroad at UW, apply for the ICS Exchange Program<\/a> by February 1, 2022 for an exchange in the 2022-23 academic year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      One of UVic\u2019s ICS Exchange Program partner universities, the University of Washington (UW) is giving UVic students the chance to apply for a virtual, extra-curricular (not-for-credit) scholarship program, running from January \u2013 April 2022, and with a stipend amount of $2400.00. Program Application Form Application deadline: December 20, 2021 Stipend amount: $2400.00 Please note: This … <\/p>\n

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