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World Affairs Councils of America’s (WACA) 2021 National Conference

November 16-19

The Tennessee World Affairs Council, as a member of the 90+ council network of WACA, is pleased to announce a scholarship program for undergraduates in Tennessee to participate in the annual conference.

WACA National Conference

The World Affairs Councils of America is excited to welcome all of you to the WACA 2021 National Conference this November 16-19 in Washington, DC, where we will celebrate our 35th Anniversary as a national association!

For nearly four decades, the WACA National Conference has brought World Affairs Council leaders and members to engage with top government officials, diplomats, business executives, innovators, journalists, educators, and students on the most pressing global issues and policy choices that impact our lives.

As an attendee, you will benefit from:

• Expert opinions, timely insights, and audience dialogue about the United States’ role in the world
• Access to extraordinary speakers, thought leaders, and ambassadors available for local Council programming
• Bipartisan, diverse, and inclusive perspectives on key international issues
• Professional development, leadership training, mentoring, and peer-to-peer networking

The Mayflower Hotel,

1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

Applications are due to TNWAC by 11:59 p.m., Friday, September 10, 2021.

Scholarship Award

These limited scholarship awards include the student registration fee ($495) plus a $1,000 stipend per person to be used towards travel, lodging, and/or incidentals.

Eligibility

To broaden the reach and to make it fair for all, the intent of this scholarship program is to reach unaffiliated undergraduate students.

Each Council may nominate one college undergraduate student, 18 years or older, from their local Council communities. High school students, undergraduates studying in Washington, DC, and graduate students are not eligible.
World Affairs Councils must publicize the WACA scholarship opportunity in a substantial manner to their members and local educational institutions in order to attract the best potential candidates.
Repeat scholarship applicants are not permitted.
Current or pending Council interns are not permitted.

Application

The student must submit: the Application Form, and upload their resume, and a 1-2 page Letter of Intent. This letter should highlight your:
- Academic interest in international affairs
- Extracurricular activities in international affairs
- Leadership qualities and potential
- Travel experience
- Career aspirations
- Involvement with your Council
- Planned involvement with the Council after the National Conference
- Other qualities that demonstrate that the student is an exceptional candidate and would make a great addition to the National Conference
Students who attend the Conference will be expected to blog and post on social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) before, during, and after the WACA Conference. The student’s ability to do so should be considered by Councils during the nomination process.
Students who attend the Conference will be required to submit a two-page report on their experience. The deadline to do so is Friday, December 3, 2021.

Additional Details

Applications are due to TNWAC by 11:59 p.m., Friday, September 10, 2021.
Nominated students will be reviewed by the National Office in consultation with the WACA National Board of Directors. Selections will be announced the week of September 27.
The National Office will confirm the selected undergraduates to their Councils and will register these participants for the 2021 Conference.
WACA will then provide a scholarship check of $1,000 per selected student, made out to the Council, to help cover travel, lodging, and other expenses for the scholarship recipient. Councils are responsible for making these arrangements with/for the selected students.

APPLICATION FOR THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP

STEP ONE – YOUR BASIC INFORMATION

In an email to < [email protected] > provide this information:

1 – Student Name
2 – Email Address
3 – Phone Number
4 – University of College Attending
5 – Major or Course of Study
6 – Anticipated Graduation Date
7 – Date of Birth

STEP TWO – SEND ATTACHMENTS WITH YOUR EMAIL

1 – Resume

2 – Statement of interest that indicates your reason for wanting to attend the WACA 2021 National Conference.

3 – A letter (about two pages) that should highlight your:

Academic interest in international affairs
Extracurricular activities in international affairs
Leadership qualities and potential
Travel experience
Career aspirations
Involvement with your Council
Planned involvement with the Council after the National Conference
Other qualities that demonstrate that the student is an exceptional candidate and would make a great addition to the National Conference

SEND ATTACHMENTS TO < [email protected] >

MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE CONFIRMATION FROM TNWAC THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

Applications are due to TNWAC by 11:59 p.m., Friday, September 10, 2021.

Take a look at TNWAC sponsored students who attended National Conferences in the past.

Belmont student Ali Humbrecht

Lipscomb University student Meredith Kilburn

Thank you for your support of global affairs awareness and education!

THANKS TO THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCILS OF AMERICA FOR COORDINATION OF WEEKLY PROGRAMS FROM AROUND THE NETWORK

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OUTREACH

THE MISSION of the nonprofit, nonpartisan Tennessee World Affairs Council is to promote international awareness, understanding and connections to enhance the region’s global stature and to prepare Tennesseans to thrive in our increasingly complex and connected world.

THE VISION of the Tennessee World Affairs Council is a well-informed community that thinks critically about the world and the impact of global events.