Study Subject(s):Museum Basics and Principles; Exhibition Development and Design , Collection Management ,Museum education; Visitor Studies and Evaluation; Marketing and Programming; Museum Management and Leadership
Course Level:Undergraduate , Graduate
Scholarship Provider: The Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau of the U.S. Department of State and the United States Embassy in Baghda
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
-Be in the 4 th year of an undergraduate degree program in archaeology, art history or fine arts, have an undergraduate degree in archaeology, art history or fine arts, or be currently enrolled in a graduate program of archaeology, art history or fine arts.
-Possess a basic understanding of museum principles.
- Possess a working knowledge and be able to communicate well with others in English or Arabic (An Arabic translator will be provided by GWU for both the June and July residencies).
-Possess the ability to work well with others as well as individually.
- Be detail-oriented and well-organized. ? Be responsible and motivated.
- Have computer skills – a working knowledge of basic office and email programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Gmail, etc.
- Be available to travel and able to take one month’s leave from current academic studies.
-Accompanying dependents are not allowed due to visa regulations.
-The fellowship will cover the following expenses: Round trip air travel – Baghdad to Washington, DC; health & accident insurance; all meals and lodging; and a cash payment to cover miscellaneous expenses (per diem) during the residency. The per diem payment will be provided to the participants upon arrival in Washington, DC.
- Upon completion of the program, participants must return to Iraq
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: The Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau of the U.S. Department of State and the United States Embassy in Baghdad are pleased to announce the 2012 Iraq Museum Fellowship Residencies Program. This program has been developed to provide future Iraqi museum professionals with the opportunity to develop and build their capacity in museum management and operation. The residencies will provide young Iraqis direct experience with the new techniques and technology in the field; offer opportunities for interaction with U.S. museum professionals; familiarize participants with private/public partnerships and volunteerism; and give the participants firsthand exposure to U.S. society and culture and to the diversity of cultural expression in the United States.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: October 30, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application
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