The AUA Mosaic Fellowship Program
Announcing the 2012 AUA Mosaic Fellowship Program!
Creative Learning is proud to announce that the 2012 AUA Mosaic Fellowship will accept applications from January 9 to August 1, 2012. Click here to view a Q&A webinar presentation featuring AUA Program Officer Gideon Culman.
What is the AUA Mosaic Fellowship Program?
The AUA Mosaic Fellowship is a highly competitive program that is increasing the number of Unofficial Ambassadors to the Muslim World who represent America in all its diversity. Each year, the program provides fellowships to support a small number of highly dedicated Americans volunteering with an AUA Directory-listed organization in a Muslim-majority country. Fellowships up to $5,000 can be used to cover program fees and/or travel.
Who Can Apply?
Creative Learning welcomes applications from American citizens who plan to volunteer for a week to a year in a Muslim-majority country. Successful applicants will convey their commitment and capacity to build people-to-people partnerships through volunteer service. Successful candidates will also have superior oral and written communication skills, demonstrating their ability to write or film captivating blog posts and give engaging public presentations about their volunteer experience. The AUA Mosaic Fellowship program is not open to Creative Learning employees, consultants, and family members.
What Does a Mosaic Fellowship Include?
An AUA Mosaic Fellowship includes up to $5,000 USD paid directly to an AUA Directory-listed volunteer-sending organization, designated travel agency, or airline. Fellowship recipients partner with an assigned mentor who will support them to create a most impactful experience. Fellowship recipients also receive a flip camera and access to the AUA Blog as a platform to share their stories with sharp video and photos. Upon completion of their volunteer service, fellowhip recipients receive an AUA certificate of achievement.
What Are the Terms of Mosaic Fellowship Recipients?
Fellowship recipients will complete the agreed upon volunteer service and share their volunteer experience with the AUA Network through blogs, video, and photos. Fellowship recipients will communicate regularly with their mentor. After their return, fellowship recipients will make at least two presentations about their service so to raise awareness for building peace through people-to-people partnerships.
When are Fellowships Awarded?
Creative Learning will accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the stated application period. All applications will be reviewed within six weeks of their submission.
How will AUA select its Mosaic Fellowship Recipients?
Admission into the AUA Mosaic Fellowship Program is contingent upon acceptance into one of the AUA Directory-listed volunteer-sending organizations. Fellowship recipients will have already been accepted into an AUA Directory-listed organization or will intend to apply to one within the year. Program departure dates must be within the year that the annual Mosaic Fellowship is being offered. Fellowships are not eligible for use with volunteer programs that are currently suspended. Applicants should be aware that they will be required to submit documentation verifying their acceptance into an AUA Directory-listed organization prior to the disbursal of funds. A panel at Creative Learning that includes representatives of our leadership, staff, and Advisory Board will review applications and determine the number and size of fellowships awarded.
How Do I Apply?
Please read the AUA Mosaic Fellowship Rules and Regulations and then complete and submit an AUA Mosaic Fellowship Application Form to OlgaK(at)creativelearning.org. If you have any further questions, please email GideonC(at)creativelearning.org.
How Can I Sponsor a Fellowship?
For information about sponsoring full fellowship opportunities, please contact Tracy Key at Tracykeyevents(at)aol.com. To support the AUA Mosaic Fellowship program, click on the donate button below.