Moody Fellowship
• Must be a graduate student in good standing at the University of Michigan.
• Must demonstrate a genuine interest in working to find solutions to problems facing South Africans. Among those issues are HIV/AIDS, access to health care, gender and wealth inequalities and sustainable development. You must have an interest or experience in grass roots activism, international issues, and/or health issues.
• Must demonstrate an eagerness to do community service in South Africa.
• Must have related educational background or community service experience in the United States or abroad.
For three months during the summer, UM graduate students will work in South African agencies on projects that involve a combination of research and service. Students are able to select placements that are consistent with their educational and professional goals. Past Moody Fellows have worked in health clinics, hospitals, centers for public policy, and governmental agencies for health and welfare. These fellowships present a unique opportunity to apply graduate school education to issues that South Africans face on a daily basis. The Moody Fellowship fulfills a field requirement for some University of Michigan graduate programs.
Application includes:
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General Information Sheet.
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Moody Fellowship application Short Essay Questions.
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Curriculum Vitae.
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Three completed recommendation forms. One MUST be from someone representing a nonacademic association (such as a pastor of a church or supervisor in a community organization).
The Moody Fellowship provides round-trip airfare from Detroit to the city of placement in South Africa and a modest monthly stipend for up to three months.
Stipend may not cover all living expenses in South Africa. We strongly encourage selected Moody Fellows to seek additional funding from other sources.