InterExchange: Christianson Grant

The Christianson Grant is awarded to young Americans who have arranged their own service projects abroad. Proposed programs must be at least six months in length and emphasize a work component. The grant does not support independent research projects or academic study abroad programs.

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Listing Details

Organization Name

InterExchange

www.interexchange.org/foundation/christianson-grant/

Organization Mandate

InterExchange is a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting cross-cultural awareness through work and volunteer exchange programs. For more than 40 years, InterExchange has been connecting young people from all over the world with life-changing international cultural exchange opportunities. In turn, we provide a unique answer for businesses, organizations, summer camps, and families in need of staff, interns, volunteers, camp counselors and au pairs.

Countries

Regions

Subcategory

work

Application deadline

March, July, October

Amount of the award

USD $2,500-$10,000

Eligibility - nationality

United States

Eligibility

• U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents
- Between the ages of 18 and 28
- Participating in a work, internship or volunteer abroad program*
- Committed to a program duration of at least six months
- Willing to submit a written report upon program completion
* International work must not be part of a degree requirement or for class credit.

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