scholarships and funding

Wofford Fellow Amber Buckley-Shaklee: “We’re Part of the Global Community”

Wofford Fellow Amber Buckley-Shaklee: “We’re Part of the Global Community” 0

  “It is high time to broaden the opportunities for international service and diversify the teams of volunteers representing our country to the world” – Harris Wofford, former U.S. Senator and advocate for national service and volunteerism This entry is the first of a three-part series introducing three Harris Wofford Global Service Fellows with disabilities, [...]

Top Ten Hits of 2011

Top Ten Hits of 2011 0

Where did you go in 2011 and where do you plan to go in 2012? When you traveled virtually to the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange website this past year, you discovered adventurers and practical advice from all around the world. During this time of year when top ten lists are as popular as [...]

EducationUSA: Your Source on U.S. Higher Education

EducationUSA: Your Source on U.S. Higher Education 0

Have you heard of EducationUSA? If you live outside the U.S., you definitely need to know who they are, what they do, and why EducationUSA may be your best resource for accessing higher education opportunities in the U.S. Supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, EducationUSA is [...]

Applying for a Gilman: Q & A with Amanda Parkman

Applying for a Gilman: Q & A with Amanda Parkman 0

Meet Amanda Parkman, a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipient who studied abroad in Australia. The Gilman Scholarship Program has provided over 6,400 scholarships of up to $5,000 each towards study abroad programs for U.S. undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, including students with disabilities, who also present financial need. In preparation for the March 1, [...]