Eligibility
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U.S. Citizen
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Currently enrolled undergraduate student
- 18-25 years old
Application
Timeline
The Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship does not have a campus process. The national deadlines are always in February. The application process is lengthy and requires many months of preparation.
Should I apply?
Important information, which can help you determine if the Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship is right for you, can be found here: https://stanford.box.com/Should-I-Apply-General-Handout
Additional information on the Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship, including application criteria, can be found at: http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/programs/143138.htm
Additional Information
How the ORC can help
After reading this website and the official Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship website you should attend an information session. Info sessions can be found at http://bechtel.stanford.edu/overseas-scholarships
Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship
The Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship will help fund a proposal designed by the applicant to conduct brief work in a foreign country related to the mandate of UNESCO – using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and/or communication and information to build strong ties among nations.
The fellowship is intended for American college/university students who are interested in international collaboration but have had limited opportunities to travel abroad. The proposed time abroad should be between 4 and 6 weeks and should include interaction with individuals from other nations. During his/her travel, the recipient should be willing to participate in public diplomacy events arranged with the pertinent U.S. State Department Consulate, Mission, and/or Embassy.
