Three different artists will perform as part of Student Government and SAB’s collaborative event, Earth-a-Poolza, April 26 on the quad.

Starting at 5 p.m., indie rock band Silvertongue will take the stage. Originally formed in Massachusetts by frontman Andrew Stevens and guitarist Jake Hogan, Silvertongue moved to Portland, Oregon, where they met keyboardist Mel Boell and drummer Joe-Henry McQuary. With a sound that began with folk influences, the band has since expanded to incorporate elements of pop and dance, creating a diverse catalog of adventurous, “Garden Indie” songs that blend the organic with the electrifying.

At 6:30 p.m. Brooklyn-based indie rock band, Pom Pom Squad, will perform. Led by vocalist and songwriter Mia Berrin, Pom Pom Squad emerged in 2015 and quickly gained attention for their raw, emotive sound and poignant lyricism. Originally conceived as a solo project by Berrin, Pom Pom Squad evolved into a full-fledged band as she assembled a talented lineup to bring her musical vision to life.

At 8 p.m., almost monday will take the stage to close out the evening. This San Diego pop trio burst onto the music scene in 2020 with their hit single “broken people” from their debut EP, quickly climbing the alternative radio charts. The band’s live presence grew significantly with appearances at major festivals such as Lollapalooza, BottleRock and Firefly, and performances alongside notable acts such as Kings of Leon, AJR and Dayglow.

As part of Earth-a-Poolza tabling and other activities will also take place earlier in the day from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on the quad. The second half of the festival with begin at 4 p.m. with concerts starting at 5 p.m.

 
Maura Ploesser, a Master of Arts in Education student, recently received a Missouri Teacher Leaders of the Tomorrow Award from the Missouri branch of the Milken Family Foundation.
 
The Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow Awards were established as a special distinction to honor and celebrate the valuable contributions of student teachers and interns in the classroom. Ploesser is currently working as an intern in the Rockwood School District. She will graduate in May with her MAE and will work full time as a special education teacher at Stanton Elementary School in the Rockwood School District.
 
“Maura will be an incredible gift to her future special education students,” said Bev Peters, special education professor at Truman and Ploesser’s internship supervisor. “Her passion for providing a quality education to students with disabilities is matched only by her incredible work ethic and desire to be prepared and proactive. She is an excellent problem solver and collaborates extremely well with colleagues and parents. Her ability to build positive and powerful relationships with students has been evident throughout her time at Truman and that skill will be an asset to her as a teacher and future leader.”
 
Only 10 students receive the Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow Award each year. Recipients of the award are paired with a Missouri Milken Educator as a mentor. The program is designed to create a safe space for new educators to share ideas and receive support during their first year of teaching.
 
Founded in 1985 as an initiative of the Milken Family Foundation, the Milken Educator Awards program rewards and inspires excellence in the world of education by honoring top educators from around the country.

A Truman linguistics class is doing its part to help preserve a language and prevent a community from losing its culture to history.
 
This semester, students in LING 401, Montagnard Languages, are working with a refugee community located in Greensboro, North Carolina, in an effort to document, preserve and help transmit the native language of the relocated people to younger generations.
 
Montagnards are, collectively, a group of more than 30 indigenous tribes from the Central Highlands of Vietnam. During the war, they sided with and fought alongside the United States against communist forces. As the U.S. withdrew from Vietnam, refugee status was offered to many of the Montagnards, and most were settled in Greensboro. Over time, the community grew as their relatives came to join their families.
 
Emily Long Olsen, assistant professor of linguistics, is the instructor of the Montagnard Languages course.
 
“Our project focuses on recordings of folk stories, mythology and narratives about the life they lived in Vietnam,” she said. “These will be made available as a community resource, with English translation, so that the community, especially the generations that were raised in the U.S., have access to records of what life was like for their parents, grandparents and ancestors.”
 
The Montagnard Languages course is the result of a TruScholars Summer Undergraduate Research Program project from 2023. Olsen brainstormed the project with student Emma Wilson, and the pair used part of their stipend to travel to North Carolina. Onsite, they met with community leaders and speakers of several Montagnard languages for preliminary sessions on six different languages spoken by the community. Because the languages are not well documented, resources for the project are scarce, demonstrating both the need to create more and the challenges in place to make that happen.
 
“It’s incredibly important that this documentation and description is happening,” Wilson said. “It will lead to better linguistic support in the Montagnards’ lives. For example, without documentation and description, no one can develop Google Translate for these languages. As we work through these stories, we learn a little bit more of the structure of these languages, which ultimately can lead to big things, both academically and socially, for them.”
 
Since their initial outreach, Olsen developed the Montagnard Languages course, and Wilson is currently contributing as her research assistant. This spring is the first offering of the course, giving students hands-on opportunities working with participants where there is a language barrier, learning how to conduct a language elicitation session, how to follow data-recording protocols, how to use specific software for language documentation, and group project collaboration skills.
 
“My idea of success is for students to gain the knowledge and skills, but also to understand the significance of language as culture, and to have real-life experiences with an endangered language community and all its complexities,” Olsen said.
 
For student Alexandra Thornhill, the course is the ideal training for her career, and she appreciates the altruistic nature of their work.
 
“This research project is an amazing opportunity to get practice doing the type of linguistic work that I want to do in the future,” she said. “For the Montagnard people, I hope this will help to preserve their languages and stories for future generations. I also hope that our linguistic analyses will help current and future teachers of these languages to feel better equipped in teaching the languages.”
 
The four students enrolled in the course are all upper-level linguistics majors. The class meets once per week to discuss their progress, troubleshoot and plan for the next steps. Independently, students have two to three meetings per week with a member of the Montagnard community. Each session with a native speaker requires about three hours of work on the part of the students, which they do collaboratively.
 
For the Truman students, they get the opportunity to learn about the language families of Southeast Asia, including patterns and elements of the morphology and syntax, as well as phonology, or sound patterns. Their work is being done in collaboration with the Montagnard Dega Association, and it will ultimately contribute to transmitting the language to younger generations by helping create a foundation for standardized writing and recording materials.
 
“It’s been amazing to do, and it’s confirmed my interest in continuing this type of work. Not only because language work is fascinating, but also because these people are so happy that someone is showing an interest,” Wilson said.
 
The Montagnard Language course is an independent study offering, and while there are currently no plans for a future formal course, the project is not necessarily ending at the end of the semester. Wilson could pursue additional aspects of it in graduate school, or Truman students could work on it to fulfill their own research interests.  

 
Truman’s Communication Disorders (CMDS) program was well represented at the Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association (MSHA) state convention, April 3-5, in Kansas City.
 
Two Truman CMDS instructors helped plan and lead the convention. Andrea Richards is the current president of MSHA, and Kelli Maeder is the current vice president for communication. Recent alumnus Tucker Murry (’24) was the graduate student board member for speech-language pathology and was also heavily involved in planning and implementing student-focused sessions at the convention.
 
At the convention, Truman’s Quin Quintana received the Outstanding Graduate Student award. Each of the nine Missouri universities with SLP graduate programs nominates a student for this award. Quintana was selected as the winner among the pool of finalists.   
 
In the Quest for the Cup quiz bowl-type competition, the Truman undergraduate team took first place with the Truman graduate team coming in second.
 
By participating in various activities with MSHA, Truman earned Gold Status for Student Group. Truman’s chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association was one of two universities to earn gold status.
 
Truman’s Communication Disorders Department is dedicated to mentoring students with an interest in the complex and diverse process of communication. Through its undergraduate and master’s programs, the communication disorders curriculum focuses on typical and atypical speech, language, swallowing, voice, fluency, cognitive-linguistic skills, literacy and hearing, as well as research and clinical experience.
 
The Truman Speech and Hearing Clinic provides speech and language evaluations, hearing screening and evaluations, and therapy for speech, language, and hearing problems. All communication disorders faculty have a state license in Missouri and a Certificate of Clinical Competence to supervise student clinicians. For more information about the clinic, or Truman’s CMDS program call 660.785.4669.

American soprano Mary Wilson will perform with the University Orchestra and combined choirs in concert April 26 in Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.

Wilson has been hailed as one of today’s most exciting artists, receiving critical acclaim for a voice that is lyrical and triumphant, a dazzling array of legato melodies and ornate coloratura. Opera News proclaimed her first solo recording, Mary Wilson Sings Handel, stating Wilson’s luminous voice contains so much charisma they dubbed her recording one of their best of the year.

A known Baroque music specialist, Wilson is equally at home in opera and the concert stage. She has appeared with premier orchestras across the United States, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, among many others.

The concert at 7:30 p.m. will feature Poulenc’s “The Gloria.” Paul Grobey, conductor of the orchestra, will lead the combined forces in this concert, which also features the relatively unknown “Symphony No. 1” of Bulgarian composer, Vesselin Stoyanov.

Wilson’s residency included working with students from the Truman vocal studios in a voice masterclass, as well as speaking to students about being a professional singer and teacher. This residency is supported by a generous Visiting Artist Grant provided by the Music Department.

Earth Week activities will take place through April 26. A full schedule of events can be found here. Follow @tru.sus on Instagram.

Spike’s Birthday with composable dining ware
12-1 p.m.
April 22
Outside the Student Union Building
There will be snacks and Earth Week exclusive stickers.

Tree Campus Annual Planting
12-1:30 p.m.
April 22
By McClain Hall
Come be part of a small gathering to plant a new tree on campus and help Truman continue its commitment to tree campus certification.

Bear Creek Clean-up
4:30 p.m.
April 22
Meet at the Sustainability Office in Violette Hall 1310.
Supplies will be provided.

Greenhouse Yoga
6:30-7:30 p.m.
April 22
Greenhouse in Magruder Hall

Town Tour
3 p.m.
April 23
Meet by the flagpole on campus
Walk through town and appreciate the highs and lows of Kirksville’s pedestrian infrastructure. The path will be a little more than a mile.

Zine Workshop
7-9 p.m.
April 23
Printing Making Studio in Ophelia Parrish Hall 2260
Come explore the world of zines – DIY mini magazines that are all about self-expression, storytelling, and creativity.

DarkSky Night Walk
8-10 p.m.
April 23
Start at the planetarium.
Join for a presentation at the planetarium followed by a walk around campus looking at the lights.

Clothing Swap Collection
12-3 p.m.
April 24
Inside the Student Union Building
Bring clean clothes, no graphic tees other than Truman ones, to the table in the Student Union Building during this period.

Clothing Swap
3-5:30 p.m.
April 25
Outside the Student Union Building

Earth Fest
3-5:30 p.m.
April 25
Outside the Student Union Building
Earth Fest is an opportunity for campus and community organizations to come together to celebrate sustainability.

Thousand Hills Earth Day Celebration
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
April 26
Thousand Hills State Park
Meet at the beach parking lot.

Earth-a-Poolza
11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-9 p.m.
April 26
Quad
Join StuGov and SAB for a collaborative event celebrating the Earth. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. there will be tabling from familiar organizations and lunch provided. From 4-9 p.m. there will be concerts and activities.

Stargazers Night Hike
9-10 p.m.
April 26
Student Recreation Center parking lot

A remembrance ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. April 23 in the Student Union Building Georgian Room B. This is an opportunity to remember and celebrate students, faculty, staff and friends that were lost in the past year.

The William O’Donnell Lee Advising Award pays tribute to excellent faculty and staff academic advisors and demonstrates how important academic advising is at Truman.

This is an opportunity for students to honor their assigned faculty-staff academic advisor. The award recognizes outstanding advising/mentoring by a full-time faculty or staff academic advisor who is nominated by students. In addition to campus-wide recognition at the Strategic Planning and Assessment Workshop in August, the awardee receives a $1,000 grant to be used for the enhancement of student advising.

To make a nomination for the William O’Donnell Lee Advising Award, complete the online nomination form. Nomination deadline is April 23.

Truman’s Theatre Department will perform “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” at 7:30 p.m. April 25-26 with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. April 27 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium.

This energetic, retro revue makes learning fun and unforgettable and brings the Emmy-winning 1970s cartoon series to the stage. “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” follows Tom, a very excited, but also nervous, third grade teacher as he discovers his favorite TV show comes to life teaching him how to win over his students with catchy tunes like “Just a Bill” and “Conjunction Junction.” Perfect for all ages, this fun-filled show updates the cherished series for a new generation.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at boxoffice.truman.edu. For more information, contact the Truman Theatre Box Office at 660.785.4515 between 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The University will celebrate and honor spring graduates at 2 p.m. May 10 at Stokes Stadium. Several volunteers are needed to help pass out programs and direct people to the disability and available seating.  

Volunteers are asked to arrive at the stadium by 12:40 p.m. for directions prior to the doors opening at 1 p.m. Shortly after commencement begins, volunteers are free to leave or stay for the ceremony.
 
Anyone willing to volunteer, or anyone with questions about volunteering, can contact Nancy Asher at nasher@truman.edu or Kaytee Wood at kwood@truman.edu, or call 660.785.4145. For those who volunteer, more detailed information will be sent closer to the actual date along with inclement weather plans.

The Tutoring Center at the Center for Academic Excellence is introducing two new awards honoring the exceptional service of their tutors.

The Todd Phillips Excellence in Tutoring Award and the Excellence in Embedded Tutoring Award celebrate the dedication and impact tutors have in supporting student success. Students that have received tutoring, either through the tutoring center or from an embedded tutor, are encouraged to nominate the tutor that made a difference to them.

The award honors the late Todd Phillips who founded the Center for Academic Excellence’s Tutoring Center in 2011. Phillips began his work at Truman in 2008 as the first director of the Student Success Center. He was a passionate advocate for student support and fostered a culture where alternative approaches to learning were not only encouraged but celebrated. His innovative spirit and deep care for students continue to shape the tutoring center today.

The Excellence in Embedded Tutoring Award recognizes an outstanding embedded tutor that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting student success within the classroom setting. Embedded tutors play a vital role in fostering a collaborative learning environment and in building connections between students, faculty and academic support services.

Nomination forms are open now and will close April 27.

GIASR applications are for research and creative scholarship conducted in fall 2025. Grant applications may request up to $750 and can cover student stipends, supplies and travel to conduct research.

Complete guidelines for the GIASR applications can be found at the Office of Student Research website. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. May 1. Questions can be directed to osr@truman.edu.

Summer is a great time for students to focus their attention on a challenging class, or work on boosting their GPA for scholarship renewal or graduate school applications. It is also an opportunity to make a lot of progress toward an additional major or minor without falling behind.

Courses are available in a variety of options, including online, hybrid and in-person delivery methods. The flexibility of summer courses provides students the opportunity to have a job, take a vacation or socialize with friends back home.

With six separate terms throughout the summer, students have multiple options to fit their needs. Interim classes run May 10-24. The first round of five-week courses, as well as 10-week courses, begin May 27, while the second round of five-week courses begins June 30. An eight-week session begins June 2. The August interim runs from July 26-Aug. 9. For more information visit summer.truman.edu.

Nominations are now open for the fourth annual Echo 25 and Alumni Fellows awards. Truman alumni all over the world make notable accomplishments every day, and no one knows the qualities that make an outstanding Bulldog better than the campus community itself.

The Echo 25 award honors alumni under the age of 40 that live out Truman’s characteristics of graduates: creativity, leadership and compassion, among others. Alumni Fellows are distinguished in their profession in addition to making impressive contributions to their community and demonstrating integrity in their personal lives.

The campus community is invited to help nominate outstanding alumni for these two awards. Nominations are due by May 1. Questions about both awards can be directed to Stacy Tucker-Potter, director of engagement, at stuckerpotter@truman.edu.

Truman recently planted 16 new trees on campus and contracted with a vendor to perform a complete tree inventory for the campus through its cost share program with Missouri Department of Conservation and local forester, Yvette Amerman. In addition, the cost share program with Missouri Department of Conservation allowed for the removal of invasive pear trees and the purchase of some. All totaled, Truman has more than 1,700 trees across campus and has been recognized as a Tree Campus USA and Tree Campus Higher Education school by the Arbor Day Foundation since 2014.

University Counseling Services is hosting a send-off party for Lucas Fischer, UCS counselor, at 10 a.m. April 29 on the third floor of the Kirk Building.

Listed below are several of the major national fellowships and their websites. More information about these fellowships is available at truman.edu/majors-programs/more-learning-opportunities/fellowships.


Fellowships For Study in the United States
(campus nomination required)

Carnegie Endowment
for undergraduates and graduates
Awarded to graduating seniors or individuals who have graduated within the past academic year. Applicants must be nominated by the Truman State University nominating official. This fellowship is designed to provide a substantive work experience for students who have a serious career interest in the area of international affairs. Eleven to 13 students will be hired to work at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, D.C., on a full-time basis for a period of one year. Application deadline is Nov. 17, 2025.

Goldwater Scholarship
for undergraduates only
Awarded to sophomore or junior math or science majors who have one or two full years of undergraduate study remaining. Each scholarship covers tuition, fees, books, and room and board. To be eligible, a student must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be a United States citizen and demonstrate a potential for and commitment to a career in research in mathematics or natural sciences. Deadline to declare intent to apply is Oct. 27, 2025.

Harry S. Truman Scholarship
for undergraduates only
Awarded to outstanding junior students who intend to pursue careers in public service. Each Harry S. Truman Scholarship covers tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $30,000 over a period of up to four years (i.e., one year of college and three years of graduate school). To be eligible, a student must have selected an undergraduate field of study that will permit admission to a graduate program leading to a career in public service. Campus deadline is Nov. 17, 2025.

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation
for undergraduates only
The Morris K. Udall Scholarship Program was created to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers related to environmental public policy and to encourage outstanding Native American and Alaska native students to pursue careers related to health care and tribal public policy. Requirements include sophomore or junior standing with at least a 3.0 GPA and ranking in the top quarter of a student’s class. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,000, and expenses for a Udall Scholars Orientation. Deadline for applications is Jan. 5, 2026.


Fellowships for Experiences Abroad
(campus nomination required)

British Marshall Scholarship
for undergraduates and graduates
Awarded to exceptional seniors or recent graduates who wish to study for two years in a British university. It is meant to further the education of young people of distinguished intellect and character who can be expected to make a significant contribution to society. To be eligible, applicants must have a 3.7 GPA, be a United States citizen and earn a bachelor’s degree before the scholarship takes effect. Applications must be completed by Aug. 15, 2025.

Fulbright Grant
for undergraduates and graduates
Awarded to seniors and graduate students. Grants range from a full grant – which covers one year of tuition, books and maintenance in one foreign country – to a variety of partial grants, which cover transportation costs only and/or supplement the applicant’s own personal funds. Teaching assistantships in English in selected countries are also available under the Fulbright program. To be eligible for any of the Fulbright grants, an applicant must be a United States citizen at the time of application and hold a bachelor’s degree by the beginning date of the grant. Creative and performing artists are not required to have a bachelor’s degree, but must have four years of relevant training or study. All applicants are required to have sufficient proficiency in the language of the host country to carry out their proposed study or research. Applications must be completed by Sept. 1, 2025.

Fulbright Grant: U.K. Summer Institute Award
for undergraduates
Awarded to freshman or sophomore students from all areas of study with a high level of academic achievement. Each program offers students full immersion in the study of British academia and culture. Students will partake in cultural events, research, collaboration and presentation at one of nine summer institutes. The award will cover the majority of all costs incurred, including flights to and from the U.K., university fees, and room and board at the hosting U.K. university. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who reside anywhere except the U.K., be at least 18 years old and have completed no more than two years of university study. Applications must be completed by Jan. 5, 2026.

Mitchell Scholarship
for undergraduates and graduates
Awarded to seniors or recent graduates who wish to pursue graduate study or research in either the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. Mitchell Scholarships provide tuition and housing, as well as living and travel stipends. Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree before taking up the award. Applications must be completed by Aug. 15, 2025.

Boren Scholarship and Fellowship
for undergraduates and graduates
NOTE: The graduate fellowship does not require campus nomination.
Designed to provide U.S. undergraduates and graduates with the resources and encouragement they need to acquire skills and experience in countries and areas of the world critical to the future security of the nation. Boren Scholarships/Fellowships are designed to support students who will make a commitment to federal service. All recipients incur a requirement to enter into an agreement, in order of priority, to work for an agency of the federal government with national security responsibilities or to work in the field of higher education in the area of study for which the scholarship was awarded. Maximum awards are $10,000 for a semester and $20,000 for a full year of study abroad. Campus deadline for scholarships (undergraduate) is Jan. 1, 2026. Campus deadline for fellowships (graduate) is Dec. 29, 2025.

Rhodes Scholarship
for undergraduates only
Awarded to exceptional seniors who wish to pursue two or three years of study at Oxford University. The Rhodes Scholarship covers all tuition costs and provides a maintenance allowance. To be eligible a senior must be under 24 years of age, be a citizen of the United States and complete a bachelor’s degree before Oct. 1. There are only 32 scholarships assigned to the United States and applicants must have proven intellectual and academic achievement of a high standard, integrity of character, interest in and respect for their fellow human beings, the ability to lead and the energy to use their talents to the fullest. The last of these qualities is usually, though not exclusively, demonstrated by participation and success in sports. Rhodes Scholarship applications must be completed by Sept. 1, 2025. Read about Truman’s first Rhodes Scholarship recipient, Andrew McCall, who provides helpful advice for Rhodes Scholar applicants.


Other Fellowships
(no campus nomination required)

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
for college graduates and graduate students
A highly competitive national program that provides college and graduate school graduates the opportunity to work in Washington, D.C., with one of more than two dozen participating public-interest organizations focusing on international security issues. The program is offered twice yearly, in the spring and fall. It lasts from six to nine months and provides a salary, health insurance and travel costs to Washington.

The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
for undergraduates and graduates
The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship is designed to attract outstanding individuals from all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds who have an interest in pursuing a foreign service career with the U.S. Department of State. The programs provide academic and professional preparation for outstanding candidates to enter the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service, representing America’s interests abroad.

Amgen Scholars Program
for undergraduates only
The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on summer research experience at some of the world’s leading institutions.

Ford Diversity Fellowships Program
for seniors and graduates only
Through its fellowship programs, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
for graduates only
The GRFP is a prestigious, nationally competitive fellowship offered by the National Science Foundation that provides three years of financial support for beginning graduate study leading to a research-based degree in the STEM disciplines.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship
for undergraduates and graduates
Awarded to students of exceptional academic achievement and scholarly promise for whom advanced study at Cambridge would be particularly appropriate. Successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge, with a strong aptitude for research, analysis and a creative approach to defining and solving problems. Awarded only to students who gain admission to Cambridge through the regular procedures. Covers the full cost of study at Cambridge for a single person. Applications should be completed by Sept. 12, 2025.

Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows
for undergraduates
The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows offers rising college juniors opportunities in leadership development programs inspired by the life and legacy of George Washington and today’s foremost leaders. This residential summer fellowship is designed to create the next generation of the nation’s top leaders.

John Lewis Fellowship
for undergraduates
The John Lewis Fellowship honors U.S. Representative John Lewis, an icon of the Civil Rights Movement. The program explores the history of the Civil Rights Movement, diversity and minority rights in the United States, with a particular focus on Atlanta. Key areas of inquiry include race and racism, immigration, national identity, Native American issues and the relationship between civil rights and human rights. The fellowship will also discuss contemporary racial and diversity issues.

Humanity in Action Fellowship
for undergraduates
The Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together international groups of college students and recent graduates to explore national histories of injustice and resistance as they affect different minority groups today.

Fund for Education Abroad
for undergraduates
The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) addresses the need for an independent study abroad scholarship provider. FEA is expanding access to study abroad by raising awareness of its benefits to the individual and value to the collective, and by granting scholarships of up to $10,000.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
for undergraduates
The Gilman International Scholarship Program is a Congressionally funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and is administered by the Institute of International Education. The Gilman Scholarship Program offers grants of up to $5,000 to U.S. undergraduate students of high financial need participating in a credit-bearing study abroad program or international internship eligible. Students studying a critical need language could be eligible to receive a grant of up to $8,000. The Gilman Program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad and the countries and regions where they go by supporting U.S. undergraduates who might otherwise not consider these unique and valuable opportunities due to financial constraints.

U.S. Teaching Assistantship Program in Austria
The U.S. Teaching Assistantship Program in Austria provides U.S. college and university graduates with opportunities to work at secondary schools throughout Austria as teaching assistants.

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)
The Freeman Foundation’s generous support for the relaunch of Freeman-ASIA builds on prior grants to IIE that funded more than 4,500 American undergraduates in Asia from 2001 to 2014. The newly available awards will advance the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad, a five-year initiative aiming to double the number of U.S. students abroad by the end of the decade, by mobilizing resources and commitments across the higher education, philanthropy and corporate sectors.

Schwarzman Scholars
Designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. Whether in politics, business or science, the success of future leaders around the world will depend upon an understanding of China’s role in global trends. Students will live and study together on the campus of Schwarzman College, where all classes are taught in English. Students will pursue master’s degrees in one of three disciplines: public policy, economics and business, or international studies. Applications must be completed by Aug. 15, 2025.