Global Service-Learning
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J. Desai Global Service-Learning Award
The J. Desai Global Service-Learning Award was established in 2007 and is made possible by the very gracious contribution of Jatin Desai who has established a permanent endowment for this purpose. The funds are to be used to defray travel costs for participants
$500 is given to two recipients each year
Application deadline
Completed applications, including a current resume, are due by March 14, 2008.
Interviews will be conducted the week of March 17, 2007.
Eligibility
The award requires a recipient must:
- be an undergraduate student
- maintain a 3.3 gpa
- be selected to participate in one of the APPLES Global Service-Learning Initiative programs
Project Requirement
Recipients are expected to keep a journal throughout their global service-learning experience as well as submit a two-page reflection paper upon their return. This paper will highlight the recipient’s personal experience as well as offer recommendations for improvements in future program development.
Contact Information
Jenny Huq, Director
APPLES Service-Learning Program
962-0902
huq@email.unc.edu
J. Desai Global Service-Learning Award Application
Additional Funding Opportunities
To obtain contact information for the current GSL Chair, please refer to the APPLES' Organizers directory.
