DESCRIPTION The Ebrahim Hussein Endowment for research in African expressive cultures was established in the College of Letters and Science in 2003 thanks to the generosity of Robert M. Philipson, alumnus of the College of …
Fellowships
FLAS Applications Now Open: Attend an Information Session or Open House
FLAS applications are now open! African language FLAS fellowships are funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the African Studies Program to assist students in acquiring African language and area studies competencies. …
IIP, Mandela Washington Fellowship collaboration provides students professional experiences in Africa
by Meagan Doll For hopeless romantics on campus, a dinner date for this Wednesday night – Valentine’s Day – is not the only deadline quickly approaching. This Sunday, Feb. 18 is the last day to …
Get Funding to Study an African Language – FLAS applications now open!
The African Studies Program encourages both undergraduate and graduate students of African languages to submit applications for Summer 2018 and Academic Year 2018-2019 fellowships and awards. Applications for the following competitions are now open: – …
Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowships applications now open
ACLS invites applications for Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowships, which support a year of research and writing to help advanced graduate students in the humanities and related social sciences in the last year of PhD dissertation writing. …
Get funding to study an African language with a FLAS fellowship
The African Studies Program encourages students of African languages to submit applications for Summer 2016 and Academic Year 2016-2017 fellowships and awards. Application deadline is February 15, 2016. FLAS fellowships are funded by the U.S. …
Africa in Our Lives: Adeola Agoke
Though graduate student Adeola Agoke misses the warm weather and food of Nigeria, her time as a Yoruba language T.A. has shaped her understanding of American culture and her plans for the future. Field of …
Africa in Our Lives: Aleia McCord
Ph.D student Aleia McCord traces her steps from Ghana to Wisconsin to Uganda. From tips on making plans post-graduation to her passion for renewable energy in Uganda, McCord shares her experiences at home and abroad. …
Explore Summer 2015 domestic and international African language programs
Plan your summer African language study with this helpful list of domestic and international language programs. Summer 2015 domestic and international programs List of overseas African language programs that FLAS students have attended in the …
Get funding to study an African language with a FLAS fellowship
The African Studies Program encourages students of African languages to submit applications for Summer 2015 and Academic Year 2015-2016 fellowships and awards. Application deadline is February 13, 2015. FLAS fellowships are funded by the U.S. …