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Palestine
Rachel Corrie Scholarship
Posted on Wednesday June 7, 2006
Rachel Corrie, an Evergreen student and community activist for peace and justice, was killed by an Israeli bulldozer on March 16, 2003 while defending a Palestinian home against demolition.
This scholarship is for students dedicated to gaining a better understanding of the Middle East, and to working within the community, either locally or internationally, to further Middle East understanding. Areas of interest may include Arab culture, Islam, Arabic language, US policy in the Middle East, and/or a peaceful and just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Rachel was particularly concerned with putting her knowledge into action within the community. Applicants must show how they will use their studies to promote human rights, understanding, and social justice through activist work at home or in the Middle East. (This scholarship will cover either one year of out-of-state/international tuition, or one year of in-state tuition plus travel abroad to the Middle East.)
The recipient will be selected by a college committee comprised of one faculty of Middle East Studies (Therese Saliba, Steve Niva, and Lance Laird), one faculty of Social Change (Peter Bohmer, Larry Mosqueda, etc.), and a community member working on Middle East peace and justice issues.
How to apply for the scholarship:
• Recipients are required to complete a small exit project consisting of a short essay, art project, or other creative portfolio depicting their relevant experiences during the semester.
• Letter of application explaining your qualifications and why you wish to be considered for the scholarship.
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals, other than relatives, who are familiar with your qualifications.
• A short, one page, description of your intended studies and how you plan to incorporate them into the community context described above.
• Optional: A copy of art, prose, poetry, photography, or other creative medium that you feel is relevant to your qualifications. Do not send originals as items will not be returned.
Send application materials to:
The Office of Enrollment Services
The Evergreen State College, Library 1221
2700 Evergreen Parkway NW
Olympia, Washington 98505
phone: (360) 867-6310
email: elhardtm@evergreen.edu
