International Scholarships 

Students applying for international scholarships must be completing their junior year of high
school, and possess, or be eligible for, a U.S. passport. Because the mission of the NCWA is 
"to educate, inspire and engage our community in international affairs and critical global
issues," the focus will be on the international programs that best support that mission.

If international travel is restricted, virtual programs may be offered and our winners may
elect to participate in those programs. All updated information regarding the availability of
international programs for each year will be posted on this website and announced late
in the calendar year. Note: Some of the programs may change from year to year. 

The deadline for application for 2025 summer programs is December 15, 2024, and for teacher recommendations is January 10, 2025. Application instructions are at the bottom of this page. 

After reviewing the written applications using the forms below, the scholarship committee of
the NCWA School Outreach Committee will select the candidates considered best qualified.
Those individuals will be interviewed by the committee, and the scholarship winners will be
selected from that group.

The scholarships offered by the Naples Council on World Affairs will cover program costs and international travel. Participants will be responsible, at a minimum, for spending money and
incidentals. After being selected for a scholarship, students will apply for acceptance directly to the individual program. 

After consulting the program website, if you have any additional questions about the
scholarships offered or the selection process, please contact Judy Baker
at jebstar44@gmail.com.   

Click here for the application form, and scroll down for complete application instructions.

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International Scholarship Program Descriptions

Oxford Academia

The International Relations Program at Oxford University

In this seminar, the program lays the groundwork for a better understanding of the state of global diplomacy
through lectures, thought-provoking discussions, and interactive exercises. Students will investigate the
relationship between governments, state and non-state actors, and the role of international media. They will
identify the tools essential to policy makers and ambassadors and test them through mock debates on various
issues facing our world today. Students choose a major seminar and a minor seminar, beginning with classroom discussions that frame concepts and identify key issues and then take learning beyond the classroom with site visits, meetings with experts, and guest lectures from distinguished academics and renowned scholars and will be staying in housing on the Oxford campus.

Tufts University, Taillories, France

Tufts "Summit" Program

The Tufts “Summit” Program occurs in a college learning environment over four weeks with various trips to
UN Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland; Lyon, France; the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, and
European Union Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. The Tufts European Center is in a former monastery on
the shores of Lake Annecy in Taillories, France. Courses are in English focusing on international affairs and
are offered by Tufts faculty. Students live with French host families, will be traveling in a French speaking
milieu, and therefore are required to have studied at least two years of French language instruction.

Selections from the Experiment in International Living (EIL) Program

www.experiment.org

EIL - Costa Rica

The Leadership Institute: Climate Change in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has made an unwavering commitment to preserving its natural resources. This program begins by
exploring San Jose, visiting museums and local communities and taking part in discussions about climate
justice. Students will discover eco-initiatives and sustainable practices by visiting several of Costa Rica's
pristine wilderness areas, such as the Los Santos Region, the Osa Peninsula, and Corcovado National Park.
This program has a 10-day home visit where students participate in meaningful community projects.
Participants are required to participate in pre-departure virtual sessions and a post-program community
action project in their home communities.

This program has special application requirements. If you are interested, contact Judy Baker
at jebstar44@gmail.com.

EIL - Germany

International Relations and the EU

Students will travel to many locations throughout the area, including the "border triangle" of Germany, France
and Luxembourg; Schengen, Luxembourg, where the Schengen Agreement was signed; visit museums, and
the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. In Germany, they also will visit a UNESCO World Heritage site at Kölner Dom, the United Nations in Bonn, and Germany's parliament in Berlin. They also will
attend workshops on the structure of the E.U. and a seminar on European asylum politics to learn about the
refugee situation on the continent. This program includes a short home stay with a German family.

EIL - Japan

Japanese Language and Culture

Students will study Japanese through intensive language training, explore Tokyo neighborhoods, and
stay with a host family in a different region. Language skills will be developed through 60+ hours of direct exposure in formal classes, with host family interactions, peer-to-peer practice, and more. Students will learn
about Japanese history by visiting shrines and museums, and a visit to Hiroshima's Peace Park and Memorial 
Museum. 

At the conclusion of the program, students will earn a language certificate noting the number of hours of
language training completed through formal classes and experiential learning. 

      The Application Process

1. Fill out the application form. Click here.

2.  Write a 300-word essay about why you are applying for this program and why you chose this specific program.

3. Get a copy of your high school transcript. A short form will be acceptable.

4. Write a resume.

5. Consolidate the application form, essay, transcript and resume into one PDF file. Send the
PDF file as an attachment to Judy Baker at jebstar44@gmail.com no later than December 15, 2024.

6.  Ask two teachers, counselors, or administrators to write letters of recommendation for you.
Send the two letters to Judy Baker at jebstar44@gmail.com no later than January 10, 2025.

7. Selected students will participate in an interview with NCWA in mid-January 2025.

8. If a student is awarded a NCWA scholarship, the student will then apply directly to the international program. Do not apply to an individual program until the NCWA Outreach Committee has selected you for a scholarship.

Requirements Upon Completion of the Program

1. Complete an essay about your program experiences and submit it to NCWA within two
weeks of completing the program.

2. Complete any follow-up activities required by the international program.

3. Participate in a feedback video conference with NCWA members.

4. Become an active participant in the NCWA Alumni Association.

5. Other activities as required by NCWA.

Student Videos about their experiences in these programs
can be viewed by clicking here.

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NCWA Sponsored Five Students for 2024 International Scholarships

Students receiving international scholarships during the summer of 2024 were:

Oxford Academia: Selma Parfene, Gulf Coast High School, Oxford University Program in International Relations

EIL Costa Rica: Brandy Gutierrez, Palmetto Ridge High School, Climate Change in Costa Rica

EIL Japan: Isabella Lala, Gulf Coast High School, Japanese Language and Culture

EIL Germany: Isidor Radojevic, Barron Collier High School, International Relations and the
European Union

EIL Ghana: Helena Brewer, Gulf Coast High School, Internship in Contemporary Art and Culture of Ghana, partial scholarship