Institute of International
organization (IIE) is an independent not-for-profit founded in 1919, IIE is
among the world's largest and most experienced international education and
training organizations. They are committed to delivering program excellence to
a diverse range of participants, sponsors, and donors. IIE’s mission is to advance international
education and access to education worldwide.
Institute of International
Organization (IIE) is pleased to announce a new competition of the Richard A.
Horovitz Fund for Professional Development for the 2014-15 academic year. The
Horovitz Fund is dedicated to African artists and scholars in the humanities
and social sciences. Award winner(s) receive funds to defray educational costs
for one academic year, renewable for a second year based on satisfactory
academic performance and continued need.
The amount of the award ranges from
$10,000 to $17,000 dispersed over two years; and funds may be used to cover
thesis research, tuition, living costs, etc.
Application Criteria include:
· Be a citizen of a sub-Saharan African country
· Be a graduate student, researcher or artist in a program at an accredited U.S. university, cultural or artistic institution (on a F or J visa)
· Specialize in the humanities or social sciences
· Demonstrate academic achievement, by transcripts and letters of recommendation from faculty members
· Demonstrate financial need
· Not be currently funded by an established education grant program
· Be a citizen of a sub-Saharan African country
· Be a graduate student, researcher or artist in a program at an accredited U.S. university, cultural or artistic institution (on a F or J visa)
· Specialize in the humanities or social sciences
· Demonstrate academic achievement, by transcripts and letters of recommendation from faculty members
· Demonstrate financial need
· Not be currently funded by an established education grant program
Qualified candidates should contact
Horovitz@iie.org to request an application. Completed applications should be
submitted to IIE no later than May 15, 2014.