Kellner Scholarship Info Day 2010
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KELLNER SCHOLARSHIP INFO DAYPresentation by Judit Gera (Bard ’05-06) & Emma Sajben (Trinity ‘08-09)
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KELLNER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
WHAT THEY OFFER: FULL EXPERIENCE OF A SCHOOL YEAR AT A
LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN THE UNITED STATES Travel expenses Tuition Boarding (in dormitories on campus) Meal plan Monthly stipend
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THE TRINITY EXPERIENCE
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AREAS OF STUDY Liberal Arts College Education Studies Political Science Public Policy and Law Studio Arts Theater and Dance Women, Gender, and
Sexuality Classics Art History International Studies Language and Culture Psychology etc.
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FACILITIES
Cinestudio, Austin Arts Center, Painting Studio, Dance Studios 3 restaurants Watkinson Library (Special collections) Wifi all around campus Tennis courts, Ice skating rink, Pool, Gym,
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Dance classes Choirs Religious
organizations Volunteering Community service Sports teams International House Theatre groups Other clubs
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MY PERSONAL GAINS
Language skills International friends Studies in Ed.
Studies, academic recommendations
Teaching experience 2 Internships
(Hartford, Washington DC.)
Community service Travelling
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THE BARD EXPERIENCE
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
“A place to think.” Exquisite campus
setting 2 hours from New
York City by train Program in
International Education
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ACADEMICS
Focus on an interdisciplinary curriculum – you can choose from various fields of study: American Studies, Literature, Creative Writing, Human Rights, Anthropology, Politics, International Relations, Psychology, Science, Economics, Studio Arts, Theater and Dance, Curatorial Studies, etc.
Distinguished faculty members Bard Globalization and International Affairs (BGIA):
seated in NYC, this program offers courses in international affairs and internships at CNN, Newsweek, Human Rights Watch or other organizations, etc. (Available for Kellner scholars!)
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LIFE AT BARD
Active social, cultural life: clubs, events, parties, trips, sports, concerts, theater, exhibitions, recitals, public lectures
Employment opportunities: theater, libraries, Campus Center, Language Lab
Internship opportunities through BGIA, PIE program
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MY PERSONAL GAINS
The world opened up. Networking skills New academic fields
(Latin American Art, Creative Writing, …)
Tutorials with excellent professors
Friends from all over the world
Traveling Eye-catching CV
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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
excellent English speaker (iBT TOEFL score 100/120) next date: Feb 13, Feb 27
outstanding student (4.2 GPA), completed min. 4 semesters
open-minded socially and intellectually active intends to contribute to Hungarian society has a manifold personality, various interests
(volunteering, sports, arts, etc.) has a positive attitude
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LIFE AFTER KELLNER
Returning Kellner scholars usually stay active and engage in the fields of diplomacy, politics, journalism, human rights, NGOs, etc. or go for graduate/PhD programs in the US
Therefore, the Kellner Alumni Society is a good basis for further networking
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS
The essays Statement of Purpose (you, your interests,
your previous experience, your goals, how the scholarship would help you achieve these goals)
Essay on a current social issue: e.g. climate change, financial crisis, minorities’ education, globalization, urban planning, international relations, politics, culture, psychology, economics, history, sociology, human rights, or any topic that reflects your sensitivity to social issues and seems relevant these days
NOTE: no academic format, no footnotes, few citations, good argumentation and language, your own opinion and ideas
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS
TOEFLRequired score on the Internet-based Test
(iBT): 100/120Next test dates: Feb 13, Feb 27200 USDOnline application at least 7 days before
testValid for 2 years
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THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Interviews 3 interviews (2 with Kellner Alumni, 1 with the
Kellner family) Topics
Statement of Purpose Career plans Essay2 and related topics Creative questions e.g. What would you do, if...? How
would you improve …? How would you contribute to Hungarian society in the
future?
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IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS...
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
(Bruckner Zoltán, Kellner Alapítvány)
www.kellner-scholarship.hu
www.bard.edu (Bard College) www.trincoll.edu (Trinity College)