SIL at the University of North Dakota administers a scholarship fund designated for those interested in doing advanced study in the Linguistics program at UND and who specialize in literacy and education in developing nations. This scholarship program is applicable to those taking eligible courses at SIL-UND, and will be awarded based on the intentions of the grant donor.

Purpose of the program

This fund has been established for two reasons:

• To attract qualified people to do advanced study in the field of literacy in developing nations and,
• To encourage qualified people to do further professional work in this field.

Eligibility

Eligibility for grants and stipends from the fund will be based upon evidence of a commitment to do work in literacy and minority language education in developing countries. In addition to this eligibility standard, additional consideration will be given based onto the following factors (none of which is required):

• Previous experience in the field;
• Evidence of a desire to do advanced study or research at UND leading to a degree;
• Membership in an organization that will facilitate a student's commitment to work in literacy;
• Contribution to the professional discipline.

Country of citizenship is not a factor in determining eligibility.

Grants will not be made for preliminary or prerequisite coursework preparing one to take advanced studies in literacy and minority language education.

Grants will apply only to study and related work done at SIL-UND.

Amount of grants and stipends

Grants will range from $300 to $1,000 depending upon need, the extent to which the student meets the eligibility criteria, and availability of funds. Grants will normally not be cash amounts directly to the recipient, but will be applied against fees and expenses incurred as a student at SIL-UND.

Application

For information about how to apply for these scholarships and applicable deadlines, see the general information about financial aid.

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