International Association for Research on Service-Learning Andcommunity Engagement

International Association for Research on Service-Learning andCommunity Engagement

Call for Applications

GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

The International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement announces this year’s Call for Applications for Graduate Student Scholarships. Ten recipients will each receive $500 to support their participation in the 2018 IARSLCE Conference. We aim to award at least two scholarships to graduate students studying outside the U.S. Also, beginning this year, we aim to award one to two scholarships specifically to students whose work addresses issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Background:

The International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement values graduate student participation, scholarship, and leadership in the work of understanding and advancing community engagement, across all approaches (e.g. service-learning, political engagement, field-based internships, community-based research, community-engaged research) and all educational sectors (primary, secondary, and higher education, as well as informal educational settings). We define “research” broadly to include work grounded in any paradigm of scholarly endeavor that critically and systematically investigates questions facing this transdisciplinary field of study in order to deepen knowledge and associated practice and policy. The purpose of our graduate student scholarship process is to encourage, catalyze, support, share, and leverage high quality graduate student research and scholarship.

Application process:

Applications for 2018 recognitions are due by March 23, 2018 and should be submitted electronically to . Materials are reviewed by a selection committee composed of previous scholarship recipients, the Chair(s) of the IARSLCE Recognitions Committee, representatives from the Graduate Student Network, IARSLCE members, and IARSLCE Board members. The IARSLCE Board receives and approves committee recommendations. All applicants will be notified of their status in mid-May. Scholarships will be awarded at the conference (July 18-20, 2018 In New Orleans, Louisiana, USA).

Application packet items:

General Information:
Name
Mailing address
Phone number
Email address
Institution
Department
Advisor/program director
Date of entry into graduate program
Date of anticipated graduation
Degree objective (e.g. MA, MS, PhD, EdD)
Are you studying full-time or part-time?
Are you employed? If so, is it full-time or part-time?
Did you submit a proposal to the 2018 IARSLCE Conference?
Have you previously received the Graduate Student Scholarship? If yes, please indicate the year(s) awarded.
Are you currently receiving any financial support (e.g. scholarships, grants, awards) to attend the 2018 IARSLCE Conference? If yes, please indicate the source and amount.
Are you interested in being considered for the “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Graduate Student Scholarship(s)?
Personal Statement:
A statement, not to exceed two pages, addressing the following:
1) describe a current or recent service-learning and/or community engagement research project, including your research question(s) and methods;
2) explain how you have been and/or currently are involved with service-learning and/or community engagement research and/or practice;
3) describe your actual or potential involvement with the IARSLCE Graduate Student Network and/or any other service-learning and/or community engagement professional network;
4) give specific examples of how attendance at the conference will benefit your current and/or future research, remaining graduate education, and professional goals;
AND ONLY IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION SCHOLARSHIP(S),
5) identify if and how issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion are addressed through your research and/or practice.