Duke Phillips Ambassador

Fostering relations in Asian Studies between UNC and Duke University, the Phillips Ambassadors offers one scholarship each summer to a Duke undergraduate student.

The Duke Phillips Ambassador will:

  • Participate on UNC Summer in India or UNC Summer in Japan
  • Receive a financial scholarship of up to $5,000 (summer) or up to $7,500 (Fall) to go towards the costs of the study abroad program
  • Complete the Phillips Ambassadors Course, INTS 290, a UNC 3-credit hour International Studies course led by Carolina faculty designed to help the Ambassadors understand their experience in a global context. The course includes weekend retreats in Chapel Hill both before and after the study abroad experience and participation in an on-line blackboard while abroad.
  • Be an "ambassador" by completing ALL Phillips Ambassadors "Give Back" requirements within a year after returning to Duke.

 

Selection Criteria

Phillips Ambassadors are selected based on their high level of academic achievement and commitment to activities, service and leadership roles in the classroom and beyond. Strong communication skills and evidence of self-motivation are important. A clear understanding and enunciation of how Asia and one's study abroad experience fit into long-term goals will be considered.

Duke undergraduate students in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who are accepted to either UNC Summer in India or UNC Summer in Japan are eligible to apply to become Phillips Ambassadors. Graduating Seniors are not eligible to apply.

How to Apply:

Go to the brochure page of the program you wish to apply to on the UNC Study Abroad Web site, UNC Summer in India, or UNC Summer in Japan. There you will find an "Apply" button. Clicking on this button will take you to your own Application Instruction and Status Page for that program, where you will find all of the materials you need to complete the application process. Among these items is the scholarship application for the Phillips Ambassadors. (If this link does not appear, please contact the webmaster). Complete this scholarship application and submit it along with the rest of your application materials by the application deadline for the term for which you are applying. Selected applicants will be interviewed in Chapel Hill.

For more information, please contact Dan Gold dgold@email.unc.edu