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Zia and Priti Fund for Innovation and Impact
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skills to think, act, approach problems, and call on their own courage to thrive in complexity
Zia and Priti Fund for Innovation and Impact Is For International Students
Students identify a complex problem with a proposed innovative solution and demonstrated readiness to go out into the world to make an impact.
MEET THE 2024 ZIA & PRITI FUND FOR INNOVATION AND IMPACT STUDENTS
Summer 2024 Programs May 13, 2024-July 19, 2024
Melsoft Academy – The Fight Against Youth Unemployment
A coding bootcamp that provides 6 months of training to unemployed youth and gets them a job afterwards.
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Kakuma EduXplorers: Empowering the Young Refugee Changemakers
Enabling future generations in Kakuma to become change-makers through guiding forces and effective educational partnerships.
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Makol Chuol ’27
- Students receive a $6,250 living stipend, coaching, department led curriculum, technological resources and a peer community over the 10-week summer program. This program specifically funds international students wanting to work on their idea in a country outside of the United States.
- Selection priorities include:
- Students who demonstrate passion and commitment to their idea and how this experience will enhance their academic, career and personal goals.
- All other things being equal, students with high financial need will receive preference.
- As mentioned above, this program specifically funds international students wanting to work on their idea in a country outside of the United States, preferably in emerging markets in Latin America, Africa & Middle East and South/South-East Asia.
Additional Notes:
- Graduating seniors are not eligible to apply for this fund.
- Students who are planning to receive any summer research or other program stipends from the college are not allowed to participate.
- Projects can be worked on anywhere in the world outside of the United States, preferably in emerging markets in Latin America, Africa & Middle East and South/South-East Asia..
- All E&I summer program students are eligible for free on-campus housing and 1 academic credit covered by the Macalester College Academic Programs & Advising Office.
- Students are expected to dedicate themselves full-time (35-40 hours a week) to their project during the 10 week program and apply themselves diligently and responsibly to achieve the objectives outlined in their application.