The AUA Mosaic Scholarship Program
Announcing the 2012 AUA Mosaic Scholarship Program!
Creative Learning is proud to announce that the 2012 AUA Mosaic Scholarship 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 Scholarship Program?
The AUA Mosaic Scholarship is a program that is increasing the number of Unofficial Ambassadors to the Muslim World who represent America in all its diversity. The program provides scholarships to support Americans volunteering with an AUA Directory-listed organization in a Muslim-majority country. Scholarships 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 Scholarship program is not open to Creative Learning employees, consultants, and family members.
What Does a Mosaic Scholarship Include?
An AUA Mosaic Scholarship includes up to $5,000 USD paid directly to an AUA Directory-listed volunteer-sending organization, designated travel agency, or airline. Scholarship recipients partner with an assigned mentor who will support them to create a most impactful experience. Scholarship 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, scholarship recipients receive an AUA certificate of achievement.
What Are the Terms of Mosaic Scholarship Recipients?
Scholarship recipients will complete the agreed upon volunteer service and share their volunteer experience with the AUA Network through blogs, video, and photos. Scholarship recipients will communicate regularly with their mentor. After their return, scholarship recipients will make at least two presentations about their service so to raise awareness for building peace through people-to-people partnerships.
When are Scholarships 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 Scholarship Recipients?
Admission into the AUA Mosaic Scholarship Program is contingent upon acceptance into one of the AUA Directory-listed volunteer-sending organizations. Scholarship 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 Scholarship is being offered. Scholarships 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 scholarships awarded.
How Do I Apply?
Please read the AUA Mosaic Scholarship Rules and Regulations and then complete and submit an AUA Mosaic Scholarship Application Form to OlgaK(at)creativelearning.org. If you have any further questions, please email GideonC(at)creativelearning.org.
How Can I Sponsor a Scholarship?
For information about sponsoring full scholarship opportunities, please contact Tracy Key at Tracykeyevents(at)aol.com. To support the AUA Mosaic Scholarship program, click on the donate button below.