Kellner Scholarship Info Day 2010

KELLNER SCHOLARSHIP INFO DAY Presentation by Judit Gera ( Bard ’ 05-06) & Emma Sajben ( Trinity ‘08-09 )

KELLNER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
WHAT THEY OFFER:
FULL EXPERIENCE OF A SCHOOL YEAR AT A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN THE UNITED STATES
Travel expenses
Tuition
Boarding (in dormitories on campus)
Meal plan
Monthly stipend

THE TRINITY EXPERIENCE

AREAS OF STUDY
Liberal Arts College
Education Studies
Political Science
Public Policy and Law
Studio Arts
Theater and Dance
Women, Gender, and Sexuality
Classics
Art History
International Studies
Language and Culture
Psychology
etc.

FACILITIES
Cinestudio, Austin Arts Center, Painting Studio, Dance Studios
3 restaurants
Watkinson Library (Special collections)
Wifi all around campus
Tennis courts, Ice skating rink, Pool, Gym,

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Dance classes
Choirs
Religious organizations
Volunteering
Community service
Sports teams
International House
Theatre groups
Other clubs

MY PERSONAL GAINS
Language skills
International friends
Studies in Ed. Studies, academic recommendations
Teaching experience
2 Internships (Hartford, Washington DC.)
Community service
Travelling

THE BARD EXPERIENCE
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
“ A place to think.”
Exquisite campus setting
2 hours from New York City by train
Program in International Education

ACADEMICS
Focus on an interdisciplinary curriculum – you can choose from various fields of study: American Studies, Literature, Creative Writing, Human Rights, Anthropology, Politics, International Relations, Psychology, Science, Economics, Studio Arts, Theater and Dance, Curatorial Studies, etc.
Distinguished faculty members
Bard Globalization and International Affairs (BGIA): seated in NYC, this program offers courses in international affairs and internships at CNN, Newsweek, Human Rights Watch or other organizations, etc. (Available for Kellner scholars!)

LIFE AT BARD
Active social, cultural life: clubs, events, parties, trips, sports, concerts, theater, exhibitions, recitals, public lectures
Employment opportunities: theater, libraries, Campus Center, Language Lab
Internship opportunities through BGIA, PIE program

MY PERSONAL GAINS
The world opened up.
Networking skills
New academic fields (Latin American Art, Creative Writing, …)
Tutorials with excellent professors
Friends from all over the world
Traveling
Eye-catching CV

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
excellent English speaker (iBT TOEFL score 100/120) next date: Feb 13, Feb 27
outstanding student (4.2 GPA) , completed min. 4 semesters
open-minded
socially and intellectually active
intends to contribute to Hungarian society
has a manifold personality, various interests (volunteering, sports, arts, etc.)
has a positive attitude

LIFE AFTER KELLNER
Returning Kellner scholars usually stay active and engage in the fields of diplomacy, politics, journalism, human rights, NGOs, etc. or go for graduate/PhD programs in the US
Therefore, the Kellner Alumni Society is a good basis for further networking

THE APPLICATION PROCESS
The essays
Statement of Purpose (you, your interests, your previous experience, your goals, how the scholarship would help you achieve these goals)
Essay on a current social issue: e.g. climate change, financial crisis, minorities’ education, globalization, urban planning, international relations, politics, culture, psychology, economics, history, sociology, human rights, or any topic that reflects your sensitivity to social issues and seems relevant these days
NOTE : no academic format, no footnotes, few citations, good argumentation and language, your own opinion and ideas

TOEFL
Required score on the Internet-based Test (iBT): 100/120
Next test dates: Feb 13, Feb 27
200 USD
Online application at least 7 days before test
Valid for 2 years

Interviews
3 interviews (2 with Kellner Alumni, 1 with the Kellner family)
Topics
Statement of Purpose
Career plans
Essay2 and related topics
Creative questions e.g. What would you do, if...? How would you improve …?
How would you contribute to Hungarian society in the future?

IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS...
[email_address]
[email_address]
[email_address] (Bruckner Zoltán, Kellner Alapítvány)
www.kellner-scholarship.hu
www.bard.edu (Bard College)
www.trincoll.edu (Trinity College)

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