International Scholarship Program

NCWA Sponsored Five Students
for International Scholarships in 2024

             Helena Brewer, Gulf Coast High School              Brandy Gutierrez, Palmetto Ridge
                                High School

              Isabella Lala, Gulf Coast High School             Selma Parfene, Gulf Coast High School

                                             Isidor Radojevic, Barron Collier High School

Students tell us about their experiences in NCWA programs 
in videos that can be viewed by clicking here.

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NCWA's International Scholarship Program and How to Apply

Students applying for international scholarships must be completing their junior year of high
school, and possess, or be eligible for, a U.S. passport. Because the mission of the NCWA is 
"to educate, inspire and engage our community in international affairs and critical global
issues," the focus will be on the international programs that best support that mission.

After reviewing the written applications using the forms below, the scholarship committee of
the NCWA School Outreach Committee will select the candidates considered best qualified.
Those individuals will be interviewed by the committee, and the scholarship winners will be
selected from that group.

The scholarships offered by the Naples Council on World Affairs will cover program costs and international travel. Participants will be responsible, at a minimum, for spending money and
incidentals. After being selected for a scholarship, students will apply for acceptance directly to the individual program. 

After consulting the program website, if you have any additional questions about the
scholarships offered or the selection process, please contact Judy Baker, program lead,
at jebstar44@gmail.com.   

Scroll down for complete application instructions.

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International Scholarship Program Descriptions

Oxford Academia

The International Relations Program at Oxford University

In this seminar, the program lays the groundwork for a better understanding of the state of global diplomacy
through lectures, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive exercises. Students choose a major seminar and a minor seminar, beginning with classroom discussions that frame concepts and identify key issues and then take learning beyond the classroom with site visits, meetings with experts, and guest lectures from distinguished academics and renowned scholars and staying in housing on the Oxford campus.

Tufts University, Taillories, France

Tufts "Summit" Program

The Tufts “Summit” Program occurs in a college learning environment over four weeks with trips to
UN Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland; Lyon, France; the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, and
European Union Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. The Tufts European Center is in a former monastery on
the shores of Lake Annecy in Taillories, France. Courses taught by Tufts faculty are in English focusing on international affairs. Students live with French host families, will be traveling in a French speaking area and are required to have studied at least two years of French language.

Selections from the Experiment in International Living (EIL) Program

www.experiment.org

EIL - Costa Rica

The Leadership Institute: Climate Change in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has made an unwavering commitment to preserving its natural resources. This program explores San Jose, visiting museums and local communities and taking part in discussions about climate, and discovers eco-initiatives and sustainable practices by visiting several of Costa Rica's pristine wilderness areas, such as the Los Santos Region, the Osa Peninsula, and Corcovado National Park. It has a 10-day home visit where students participate in meaningful community projects. Participants are required to participate in pre-departure virtual sessions and a post-program community action project in their home communities.

This program has special application requirements. If you are interested, contact Judy Baker
at jebstar44@gmail.com.

EIL - Germany

International Relations and the EU

Students travel to many locations throughout the area, including the "border triangle" of Germany, France
and Luxembourg; Schengen, Luxembourg, where the Schengen Agreement was signed; visit museums, and
the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. In Germany, they visit a UNESCO World Heritage site at Kölner Dom, the United Nations in Bonn, and Germany's parliament in Berlin. They also attend workshops on the structure of the E.U. and a seminar on European asylum politics to learn about the refugee situation on the continent. This program includes a short home stay with a German family.

EIL - Japan

Japanese Language and Culture

Students study Japanese through intensive language training, explore Tokyo neighborhoods, and
stay with a host family in a different region. Language skills will be developed through 60+ hours of direct exposure in formal classes, with host family interactions, peer-to-peer practice, and more. Students learn
about Japanese history by visiting shrines and museums, and a visit to Hiroshima's Peace Park and Memorial 
Museum. 

At the conclusion of the program, students will earn a language certificate noting the number of hours of
language training completed through formal classes and experiential learning. 

      The Application Process

1. To download important requirements for the application process, click here. Application deadline is December 15, 2024. Two letters of recommendation are due January 10, 2025. 

2. Fill out the application form. Click here.