We’re ringing in the New Year with a new study abroad scholarship! The Visual Storyteller Scholarship is perfect for students who are interested in documenting unfamiliar cultures and experiences abroad with creativity, honesty, and empathy.
These are the essentials:
- What type of funds? Two full, merit-based scholarships.
- Who can apply? 15 to 18-year-old U.S. high school students and recent graduates.
- When is the trip? Summer 2020 (programs depart in late June or July).
- Where is the trip? Global Prep to Argentina, Colombia, Hungary, or Kenya.
- How does it work? Scholarship recipients will get to borrow a digital SLR camera from AFS-USA to capture their international journey, program highlights, and everyday life abroad. They’ll also receive professional mentorship from the Marketing team, build and present a portfolio of photos and videos from their program, and develop their resume for colleges and careers.
- How to apply? Eligible students submit a short essay, 6 photos, and 1 short video with captions.
- When is the application deadline? March 23, 2020
Please visit the Visual Storyteller Scholarship page for more details or email us at marketing@afsusa.org with any questions! We will launch the Scholarship with a full communications campaign on January 21. In the meantime, to get started on local outreach, resources for promotion can be found on MyAFS Help & Learning.
We look forward to your support in sharing this exciting new opportunity!
-The Marketing Team