Hurry up!!! Omprakash Ethical Global Engagement Grants support travel, living, and EdGE tuition expenses for exceptional candidates. The expectation is that recipients join our EdGE learning community and then volunteer or intern (online or in person) with an Omprakash Partner organization, typically for at least 3 months. Our grants target different audiences and offer varying levels of support. All share the purpose of broadening access to learning opportunities within our programs and throughout our network.
Eligibility
The Ethical Global Engagement Grants program is meant for anyone, anywhere in the world, but would especially suit people who are:
- Looking to volunteer abroad, but are skeptical of the dominant “voluntourism” paradigm
- Students looking for internships (online or in-person) to support and broaden their studies
- Gap Year students looking for a unique opportunity to join a program that offers support but is also flexible and self-directed, with the possibility to earn college credit
Benefits
EDGE online learning platform, where you will:
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Engage in an online classroom exploring the complexities of ‘doing good’ and striving for justice while crossing differences of culture and power. To see a preview of classroom content, check out our Widening Circles Syllabus.
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Work 1:1 with a member of our EdGE Mentor team who will support and deepen your learning and reflections throughout the EdGE classroom and during your internship experience.
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Benefit from peer-to-peer learning and shared dialogue through periodic discussion groups and webinars to support community-building and critical reflection.
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Have the option to take a deeper dive into a topic of interest by engaging in one of our Curriculum Concentrations to supplement the core content you’ll be exploring in the main classroom.
Opportunities to pursue social impact internships (online or in-person), where you will:
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Use our platform to browse and apply for internship opportunities with Omprakash Partners. Omprakash Partners are vetted, grassroots organizations located in over 50 countries around the world and working in diverse fields including education, health, human rights, migration, sustainability, and social enterprise.
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Continue your 1:1 work with an EdGE Mentor with whom you can share your experiences, reflections, and questions as you navigate your internship experience.
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Experience all the independence of a solo traveler with the support and guidance of Omprakash’s experienced global education professionals and resources when you need them.
Throughout your engagement in both the EdGE classroom and your internship experience, you will engage in the practice of digital storytelling to document your learning and reflections. Your digital storytelling posts will culminate in a Digital Portfolio that you can share with loved ones as well as future employers or admissions officers.
EDGE Travel Grants:
- The EdGE Travel Grant defrays travel and living expenses for volunteers or interns who are planning to spend an extended period of time (generally 3+ months) with an Omprakash Partner. There is no restriction on volunteer age. Typical grant amounts range from $500 to $1500. While some grants cover full expenses, most will not. Grant recipients are often expected to ‘meet us halfway,’ and are welcome to use the Omprakash Crowdfunding platform to help cover unmet costs.
What are Travel grants?
Application Process
