SUSIS Undergraduate Awards

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SUSIs Undergraduate Award Now Open

The application period for the 2022 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for European Student Leaders in Civic Engagement is now open with a deadline of 4pm, 7 January 2022. 

There is one Institute on Civic Engagement on offer for 2022.

This 5-week academic program to Michigan State University will provide undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the U.S., while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. The 2022 SUSIs program will explore topics such as citizenship, community building, economic development, grassroots activism, political leadership, and volunteerism.   Read our FAQs.

The 2022 SUSIs for European Student Leaders on Civic Engagement will:

• consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures on Civic Engagement
• provide participants with an overview of how citizens have shaped U.S. history, government, and society both as individuals and groups
• define civic engagement, examine its development in the U.S., and explore topics such as citizenship, community building, economic development, grassroots activism, political leadership, and volunteerism
• discuss other topics such as civil rights, entrepreneurship, ethics, leadership, and media
• provide students with an opportunity to meet with community leaders, entrepreneurs, and representatives of non-profit organizations

How to Apply?

Participants are expected to be highly motivated 1st to 3rd year undergraduate students (where 3rd year is not final year) from colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education. Fields of study may include the sciences, social sciences, humanities, education, business, and other professional fields.

Candidates for this program must:

• be Irish citizens, or resident in Ireland for the last 3+ years (dual Irish-U.S. citizens are not eligible, please see FAQs)
• be proficient in English
• be interested in the Institute topic: Civic Engagement
• be 18-25 years of age
• have at least 1 semester left of their undergraduate studies, and therefore be committed to return to their home universities following completion of the program
• demonstrate strong leadership qualities & potential in their university / community activities
• indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States
• have a sustained high level of academic achievement
• demonstrate commitment to community and extracurricular university activities
• have little or no prior study or travel experience in the U.S. or elsewhere outside of their home country
• be mature, responsible, independent, confident, open-minded, tolerant, thoughtful, and inquisitive
• be willing and able to fully participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and educational travel
  • be Irish citizens; or EU citizens who have been resident in ROI for at least 3 years
  • be proficient in English
  • be interested in the Institute topic
  • be between 18 and 25 years of age
  • have at least one semester left of their undergraduate studies, and be committed to returning to their home universities following completion of the program
  • demonstrate strong leadership qualities and potential in their university and community activities
  • indicate a serious interest in learning about the United States
  • have a sustained high level of academic achievement, as indicated by grades, awards, and teacher recommendations
  • demonstrate commitment to community and extracurricular university activities
  • have little or no prior study or travel experience in the United States or elsewhere outside of Europe
  • be mature, responsible, independent, confident, open-minded, tolerant, thoughtful, and inquisitive
  • be willing and able to fully participate in an intensive academic program, community service, and educational travel
  • (be comfortable with campus life, prepared to share living accommodations, and able to make adjustments to cultural and social practices different from those of their home country  be comfortable with campus life, prepared to share living accommodations, and able to make adjustments to cultural and social practices different from those of their home country

Candidates should review the grant information here carefully and REGISTER THEIR INTEREST HERE. 

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Deadline

The 2022 SUSIs Undergraduate Awards are now closed. 2023 SUSIs Awards will be announced in December 2022.

Completed applications, including references, must be submitted online by 4pm, 7 January 2022. Hard copies are not required.

Interviews will take place virtually on 27 January 2022. 

Transcripts: Copies of transcripts should be included in applications. Students can request transcripts from their college registrar. Hard copy originals will only be required from the successful candidate following award offer.

Any queries on the Summer Institute Awards can be addressed to paula.melvin@fulbright.ie.