Vanderbilt University: The Ecuador Project: Online Application

The Ecuador Project: Online Application

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION: The Ecuador Project 2013

The final application deadline is Monday, January 14th, 2013 at midnight. If you have any questions regarding the application form, the admissions process, or the Ecuador Project, please contact Amanda Taylor in the Office of Active Citizenship and Service: 615-343-2148 or e-mail amanda.taylor@vanderbilt.edu.

Only complete application packets will be reviewed. All applications must include:

Application Form

Current Resume
- Please include information about additional volunteer experiences of which you have been a part.

Letter of Recommendation
- Submit one (1) letter of recommendation from faculty or service supervisors that addresses your ability to effectively participate in the Ecuador Service Project. You may submit a paper copy to Rand 305D in a sealed envelope, or have those individuals writing on your behalf email letters directly to: amanda.taylor@vanderbilt.edu with "Ecuador Project: Your Name" as the subject line. Recommendation letters from teachers and/or other supervisors outside of Vanderbilt will also be accepted.

Minimum Academic Requirements
- Students who wish to participate in the Project must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must not have any academic or conduct violations on record. ALL self-reported grades are subject to verification and review by the selection committee.

Financial Aid Information (optional)
- All financial aid information will be due with the application form (by January 14th at Midnight). Please fill out the appropriate financial aid forms and submit with your application.
- There is funding available from the Nichols Humanitarian Fund (applications due Jan. 31st), which we will ask each student requesting financial aid to apply for in addition to our financial aid form. There is limited funding available through OACS and the Dean of Students as well.

Site Leader Application (optional)
- We are recruiting one to two site leaders to lead the Ecuador Project 2013. Doctoral, graduate, or undergraduate students all may apply; Spanish language fluency is required, familiarity with Quito and the surrounding area will aid one's candidacy.
- We will cover all costs, including flight and living expenses plus a small stipend for site leader(s).

Release Statement
- By signing your name at the end of this application you are giving selection committee members the authority to verify your academic record and to determine your disciplinary status at Vanderbilt University.

Vanderbilt University does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, verteran status, or sexual orientation. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the University including admission to education programs and employment.

Below you will find the application form. Thank you for your interest in the Ecuador Project!

Online Application to the Ecuador Project 2013

Family (Last) Name:

First Name:

Middle Initial:

Date of Birth:

Country of Citizenship:

Last 5 digits of U.S. Social Security Number or Visa or Permanent Resident Number

Address to which all correspondence should be sent:

Permanent Address:

Phone (day/cell):

Phone (evening):

Vanderbilt Email Address:

Please list the names of all colleges and universities you have attended or currently attend, beginning with the most recent.

Institution:

Dates of Attendance:

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Major and/or Degree:

Date Expected/Received:

Additional Institutions:

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Dates of Attendance:

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Major and/or Degree:

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Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, we are required to ask the following question of U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Answers will not affect our admissions decisions. Your cooperation is requested and appreciated.

How do you describe yourself? Please mark all that apply (optional):

African American or Pacific Islander

Hispanic/Latino

White

Native American

Hawaiian Native

Asian

Other