Humanity in Action Fellowship Information Sheet Adapted from http://www.humanityinaction.org/programs What is the Humanity in Action Fellowship? The Humanity in Action Fellowship aims to facilitate a collective exploration of the social and political roots of discrimination, as well as to provide a forum where potential solutions to some of today’s most challenging issues can be considered and discussed. The Fellowship also hopes to promote a need for fellows to commit themselves to protecting minorities and human rights, locally and globally. HIA Fellows receive support for participation and accommodations during a one- month curriculum from June 1 to July 1 of the award year in Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, or Warsaw. (Airfare is covered by the Fellows themselves, except in cases of documented financial need. Also, Fellows should budget roughly $500 for food and social activities during the program.) Upon completing the curriculum, HIA Fellows become HIA Senior Fellows and are expected to participate in HIA’s international network. Who is eligible for the Humanity in Action Fellowship? Applicants must meet the following criterion: 1. Sophomore, junior, senior, or recent graduate (past 2 years) from a university in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Ukraine, or the US. Note: U.S. citizens at foreign universities are also eligible to apply. Who is competitive for the Humanity in Action Fellowship? Successful applicants are mature, proactive, self-reliant, and comfortable in intensive group activity and interaction. Further, they will demonstrate commitment to minority rights and social justice, evidence of leadership potential, significant academic achievement, and social maturity. What is the application process for the Humanity in Action Fellowship? Applications are completed online. Applications consist of the following: 1. Application form with biographical information. 2. Curriculum vitae or resume. 3. Essay written in response to several articles. Applicants should agree or disagree with the points of view reflected in the articles. (500 words maximum.) 4. Personal statement that conveys a sense of the applicant beyond his/her accomplishments. Specific topic varies from year to year. (500 words maximum.) 574-631-0371 | 110 Brownson Hall | [email protected] | http://fellows.nd.edu 5. Two letters of recommendation from people who know the applicant well enough, in a professional or academic setting, to speak honestly and effectively about the applicant’s interests and abilities as they relate to program goals. At least one letter must be from a college/university teacher or advisor. 6. Official transcript. (Scanned and uploaded as PDF.) 7. $35 application fee. (Paid through PayPal.) Out of roughly 500 applications, 44 Fellows are selected. What is the timeline for the Humanity in Action Fellowship? § Early October – Application Opens § Early January – Final Deadline What is my next step if I am interested in applying for the Humanity in Action Fellowship? Visit http://www.humanityinaction.org/programs/14-humanity-in-action-fellowship to read more about the application process. Then visit http://fellows.nd.edu/calendar to find out about any upcoming information sessions and workshops. Video sessions can be found at http://www.youtube.com/user/NDFellowships. You should also contact CUSE National Fellowships at [email protected] to set up a meeting to discuss the application process in more detail. 574-631-0371 | 110 Brownson Hall | [email protected] | http://fellows.nd.edu .