International Humanitarian Fellowship 2009

Cornell International Humanitarian Fellowship

Program Information

 

The Cornell International Humanitarian Fellowship provides support for a Cornell student to participate in a month-long summer service project through International Volunteer Headquarters (http://www.volunteerhq.org). Fellowships are offered in the following regions and placement areas:

 

Latin America Fellowship:                Ecuador          Costa Rica                  Peru

Africa/Asia Fellowship:                     Kenya             Tanzania                    Ghana

                                    Nepal              India               Vietnam                      Thailand

 

Program Placement Areas*:

Teaching (Urban and Rural)

Orphanage

Street Children Work

Sports Education

Medical Placement

HIV/AIDS Work

Women Empowerment

Construction and Renovation

Jungle Conservation

* Placement Areas vary based on region; please consult the IVHQ website

 

The International Humanitarian Fellowship will cover the IVHQ Registration and Program fees, as well as international airfare from Chicago O'Hare.
Included: All program-related travel, accommodation, most meals, program orientation and support services, airport pick-up
Not Included: Some meals, visas (when applicable), vaccinations, additional travel, travel insurance, spending money


Fellowship recipients must apply separately to the IVHQ program. Program start dates vary. Recipients are required to submit photos and a reflective statement on their experience to the Office of International and Off-Campus Studies no later than 60 days after their return.

Application [Word] [PDF]
Recommendation [Word] [PDF]

IVHQ Volunteer Brochure:
http://www.volunteerhq.org/files/international-volunteer-hq-brochure.pdf


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