The Institute for Global Studies of the University of Minnesota is accepting nominations for the 2013-2014 Fellowship in European and International Studies, Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS).
The competition is open to undergraduate, graduate and professional students to promote the study of modern foreign languages and in particular less-commonly-taught languages in European and International studies.
Summer Fellowships provide $2500 living stipend and $5000 towards tuitions and fees for undergrads, graduate and professional students. Academic Fellowships provide undergraduates with a $5000 living stipend and $10,000 towards tuition and fees. A $15,000 living stipend and $18,000 towards tuition and fees is available for graduate and professional students.
The deadline for applications is February 15, 2013 by 4:30 p.m. Eligibility, complete details and nomination forms for both the international and European competitions are available by clicking here.
Informational meetings are scheduled for Monday, November 12 from 12-1 p.m. in room 18 Follwell Hall, Friday, November 16 from 12-1 p.m. in room 60 Humphrey Center (emphasis on professional students), Wednesday, November 28 from 10-11 a.m. in room 614 Social Sciences (emphasis on graduate students), and Thursday, November 29 from 10-11 a.m. in room 35 Nicholson Hall (emphasis on undergraduate students). The meetings will provide students information on eligibility, priorities and strategies for successful applications. Refreshments will be served and interested applicants are welcome to all meetings times.
