Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship

Program Details

Program Location Cape Town, Dublin, and Washington, DC, Multiple Countries (USA, Ireland, South Africa)
Sponsor CIEE
Program Type Independent Study
Course # SA 31015
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
To Be Announced
Past Dates
Summer 2023 07/07/23 to 08/04/23
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Overview Purdue Credit
Eligibility Academics
Program Costs Financial Aid
Deadline Returnee Info
Resources
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Overview

Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship

Any questions or requests for more information should be directed to Oksana Maksimov at omaksimov@purdue.edu.  

This is a highly competitive program. Twelve exceptional student leaders of color from across the USA will be selected to conduct a comparative study of social justice leadership in America, South Africa, and Ireland.  

During the four-week summer program, Fellows will travel to Washington, DC, Cape Town, Dublin, Derry, and Belfast to explore the legacies of Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, John Lewis, Nelson Mandela, Bishop Desmond Tutu, Daniel O’Connell, John Hume, and other giants of social change.  

The program pays tribute to Frederick Douglass’ transformative experience visiting Ireland more than 175 years ago. Douglass was embraced by the Irish people and met the famous Irish reformer Daniel O’Connell who expanded Douglass’ view of social injustice and influenced his style of agitating for positive social change through non-violent social and political efforts. The Government of Ireland is again sponsoring the 2023 Fellows in celebration of this historic meeting and Ireland’s commitment to social justice and peace building. 

The program runs July 7 – August 4, 2023, with the first week taught virtually and the next three weeks taught on-site. Fellows will study how change-makers shaped pathways to peace, including the Emancipation Proclamation in America, the end of Apartheid in South Africa, and the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland.

ATTENTION:  Students who meet eligibility requirements for the Fellowship program, but are not selected, will receive a $1,500 Frederick Douglass Scholars Grant from CIEE that they can put towards a Purdue-approved CIEE program in the summer 2023, fall 2023, spring 2024, or summer 2024 terms. In addition, Purdue will award a guaranteed minimum scholarship of $1,500, up to a max of $5,000 (depending on financial need and program length/term) to use toward the above-mentioned Purdue-approved CIEE program during the summer 2023, fall 2023, spring 2024, or summer 2024 term.

For more program information, please visit the program website. This program is sponsored by:CIEE.

Eligibility

Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship

FREDERICK DOUGLASS GLOBAL FELLOW APPLICANTS MUST:

  • Be a current undergraduate freshman, sophomore or junior - all majors welcome
  • Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident
  • Identify as an ethnicity typically underrepresented on study abroad programs (e.g., American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander).

To start the application process, interested Purdue students should complete Purdue's brief, online study abroad application (black button above). Students, wanting to take advantage of the scholarships available from CIEE and Purdue (see Overview) should they not be selected for the Frederik Douglas program, should select a Purdue-approved CIEE-sponsored program as their potential second choice program. Once submitted, on the next business day, CIEE's application requirements, instructions, and next steps will be provided via email.

GPA Requirement: 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none

Purdue Credit

Direct Credit available from the following: [College of Liberal Arts] [Interdisciplinary and Special Programs]

Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

Academic Program

  • The Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship is a four-week study abroad program that includes a 3-credit course where students trace the footsteps of historic leaders in three countries who significantly advanced social justice, sought conflict resolution, and advanced peace.
  • During the program, Fellows commit to completing all pre-readings, attending all activities, actively engaging with Instructors and Fellows in class, and share daily reflections with their peers in the U.S. through social media. Fellows are ambassadors for peers to embrace international education and will share both during and after the course their personal reflections on leadership, social justice movements, and the value of a global perspective. 

Estimated Program Costs

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss. 

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

The Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship covers: the cost of travel, housing, field trips, insurance, and tuition for the three-credit course.

All recipients will receive a scholarship of $500 to $2,200 from Purdue, depending on financial need.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2023

Costs per term to be billed by Purdue
Program Fee $0.00
Study Abroad Fee $304.70
Program Discount for Purdue Students - $500.00

Approximate additional costs per term
To be paid by the student.
Meals $600.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $0.00 - $400.00
Travel Documents (passport, photos) $175.00

Application Deadlines

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Interested Purdue students should complete Purdue's brief, online study abroad application (black button at the top of this page). Students, wanting to take advantage of the scholarships available from CIEE and Purdue (see Overview) should they not be selected for the Frederik Douglas Fellowship, should select a Purdue-approved CIEE-sponsored program as their potential second choice program.

Once submitted, on the next business day at the latest, CIEE's application requirements, instructions, and next steps will be provided via email.

Program Application Deadline
Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship Application Deadline Feb 7


Returnees Information

Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship

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Resources

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For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu.