iD Tech Camps Instructors and Lead Instructors
www.internaldrive.com

Location: Canada, United States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC)

Duration: One-ten weeks (June-August)

The Experience: iD Tech Camps provides weeklong, day, and overnight programs where students ages 7–18 build robots, create video games, design Web sites with Flash, film digital movies, and learn programming. Located at more than 50 college campuses in the U. S. and Canada, iD offers camps with specific foci: iD Gaming Academy, the iD Film Academy, and the iD Programming Academy. Instructors are responsible for planning, organizing, and participating in daily programs. In addition to creating an optimal learning environment, Instructors are in charge of continuously supervising students and maintaining a safe atmosphere.

Financial Info: Stipend (varies based on duration), housing, meals

Eligibility: At least 2 years of college, CPR certification, proficiency one or more of the following: Programming (C++ and/or Java) and Robotics, Web Design and Flash Animation, Digital Video Editing (Industry Standard Programs Only), 2D or 3D Video Game Design, Game Modeling, Character Modeling, Graphic Arts

FYI: Not all programs take place at all locations; see website for details

To Apply: Application, phone or in-person interview, 3 references

Application Deadline: Rolling

Contact:
iD Tech Camps
42 W. Campbell Avenue, Suite 301
Campbell, California 95008
Phone: 888.709.8324
Fax: 408.871.2228
hr@internaldrive.com

Semester at Sea Faculty
www.semesteratsea.org

Location: Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Egypt, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States (California, Hawaii, Virginia), Vietnam

Duration: One summer or one semester

The Experience: Semester at Sea offers summer and semester shipboard academic and experiential programs for college students (and a small number of older “lifelong learners”). Faculty develop and teach undergraduate-level courses (students receive college credit from the University of Virginia). In addition to teaching coursework, faculty make themselves available for discussions with students outside of the classroom as well as develop and lead in-country field trips for courses taught

Financial Info: $8,000 for teaching three courses (semester-long voyages); $5,350 for teaching two courses (summer voyages). Shipboard accommodation, meals, and a travel allowance are also provided ($900 for semester-long voyages, $700 for summer voyages).

Eligibility: An earned doctorate or highest appropriate terminal degree, fluency in English, minimum of three years recent full time undergraduate teaching experience, a demonstrated record of teaching ability and ability to work with undergraduate students in a close student/faculty relationship, a significant level of international expertise/experience in one of the major geographical areas of focus, a record of scholarly accomplishment in one discipline or equivalent professional experience

FYI: There are approximately 28 faculty members on board each voyage, teaching about 70 courses.

Requirements: The faculty member and any accompanying family members are responsible for obtaining any visas that must be acquired individually. The cost of obtaining these visas varies, but usually lies in the range of $200 per person. Non-U. S. passport holders are required to make their own visa arrangements and may require a visa to enter the United States.

To Apply: Application, resume, cover letter, 4 references

Application Deadline: Rolling

Contact:
Semester at Sea
Institute for Shipboard Education
PO Box 400885
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Phone: 800.854.0195

Semester at Sea Interport Lecturers
www.semesteratsea.org

Location: Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Egypt, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States (California, Hawaii, Virginia), Vietnam

Duration: One to two weeks

The Experience: Semester at Sea offers summer and semester shipboard academic and experiential programs for college students (and a small number of older “lifelong learners”). Interport lecturers are international scholars or professors living outside of the U. S. who are selected for their deep knowledge of a culture or field of study. They join the voyage for one to two weeks to serve as a resource for specific ports of call. The Interport Lecturer’s primary function and responsibility is to orient the shipboard community to a particular country or region. Generally, Interport Lecturers discuss topics based on their own field of research and expertise. They also give a general overview of, for example, the main challenges of a country, what will be faced in the future, and a brief review of the political climate. They also make recommendations for field experiences in the ports of call and make themselves available for discussions with individual faculty and students. Since Interport Lecturers are often invited to be guest speakers in various classes, it is suggested that they familiarize themselves with the course listing and the roster of faculty members, to assess which subjects are being taught.

Financial Info: Airfare, shipboard housing, meals, $100 per day honorarium

Eligibility: Fluency in English, demonstrated record of ability to work with undergraduate students, a significant level of international expertise/experience in one of the countries and/or major geographical areas of focus

FYI: It is usually possible for a spouse to accompany Interport Lecturers on the journey for $20 per day

To Apply: Application, resume, cover letter, 4 references

Application Deadline: Rolling

Contact:
Semester at Sea
Institute for Shipboard Education
PO Box 400885
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Phone: 800.854.0195

Abbey Road Program Coordinators
www.goabbeyroad.com

Location: Canada, France, Greece, Italy, Spain

Duration: Two to four weeks

The Experience: Abbey Road offers language and cultural immersion programs for high school students. A typical day starts with an excursion to a historical site or a museum, followed by a lecture or a group discussion. After lunch, the students and staff participate in recreational activities. In the evenings, staff members provide students with activity options such as: outdoor concerts or visits to cafes. Weekend excursions complement the academic program by taking students to regional sites. The responsibilities of the Program Coordinator include planning and managing the master calendar for the program, including all travel, academic, social, cultural, and recreational activities; coordinating final arrangements for afternoon and evening activities, weekend excursions, and the travel extension, including buying tickets, making and confirming reservations, planning itineraries, and coordinating related lodging, transport, and food; and managing the budget, including collecting and itemizing all receipts.

Financial Info: Airfare (from JFK airport only), international travel insurance, weekly allowance (for meals), and a $1125-$2000 stipend (depending on the number of weeks worked)

Eligibility: Minimum 2 years’ experience with educational travel programs for students, previous experience in the country of destination, experience planning events, proficiency in the local language

Requirements: A weekend-long orientation is required; airfare, housing, and meals for orientation are provided

To Apply: Online application, 3 references, in-person or phone interview

Application Deadline: Rolling (most hiring is done January to March)

Contact:
Abbey Road
1850 Camden Ave., #12
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 310.276.1745
Fax: 866.488.4642
info@goabbeyroad.com

Abbey Road Instructors
www.goabbeyroad.com

Location: Canada, France, Greece, Italy, Spain

Duration: Two to four weeks

The Experience: Abbey Road offers language and cultural immersion programs for high school students. A typical day starts with an excursion to a historical site or a museum, followed by a lecture or a group discussion. After lunch, the students and staff participate in recreational activities. In the evenings, staff members provide students with activity options such as: outdoor concerts or visits to cafes. Weekend excursions complement the academic program by taking students to regional sites. The responsibilities of Instructors include creating lesson plans based on the Abbey Road curriculum, researching the program city to determine locations for on-site lessons and instruction, providing instruction for all classes as well as extra tutoring when necessary, and evaluating and grading students. Instructors also organize, execute, and supervise students during program activities and events, such as travel, excursions, recreation, cultural events, and evening outings.

Financial Info: Airfare (from JFK airport only), international travel insurance, weekly allowance (for meals), and a $1125-$2000 stipend (depending on the number of weeks worked)

Eligibility: Several years’ teaching experience (areas include French, Spanish, Italian, Art History, History, and Studio Art), fluency in the local language
Requirements: A weekend-long orientation is required; airfare, housing, and meals for orientation are provided

To Apply: Online application, 3 references, in-person or phone interview

Application Deadline: Rolling (most hiring is done January to March)

Contact:
Abbey Road
1850 Camden Ave., #12
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 310.276.1745
Fax: 866.488.4642
info@goabbeyroad.com

Abbey Road Program Directors
www.goabbeyroad.com

Location: Canada, France, Greece, Italy, Spain

Duration: Two to four weeks

The Experience: Abbey Road offers language and cultural immersion programs for high school students. A typical day starts with an excursion to a historical site or a museum, followed by a lecture or a group discussion. After lunch, the students and staff participate in recreational activities. In the evenings, staff members provide students with activity options such as: outdoor concerts or visits to cafes. Weekend excursions complement the academic program by taking students to regional sites. The Program Director oversees the overall operation of the program, manages the program staff team, and serves as the primary liaison to the local partner school and local host families.

Financial Info: Airfare (from JFK airport only), international travel insurance, weekly allowance (for meals), and a $1500-2500 stipend (depending on the number of weeks worked)

Eligibility: Minimum 5 years teaching or administering educational programs, minimum 3 years leading educational travel programs for teenage students, previous experience in the country of destination, fluency in the local language

Requirements: A weekend-long orientation is required; airfare, housing, and meals for orientation are provided

To Apply: Online application, 3 references, in-person or phone interview

Application Deadline: Rolling (most hiring is done January to March)

Contact:
Abbey Road
1850 Camden Ave. #12
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 310.276.1745
Fax: 866.488.4642
info@goabbeyroad.com

Rein Teen Tours Tour Directors
www.reinteentours.com

Location: Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States (Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wyoming)

Duration: 21 to 40 days (June-August)

The Experience: Rein Teen Tours offers a variety of bus tours for teenagers in the U. S., Canada, and Europe, plus two community service programs (in California and Hawaii). Most programs incorporate a mixture of upscale hotels, college dorms, and camping, while days are spent on adventure and sightseeing activities. The programs are whirlwind and allow the opportunity to cover a lot of ground, giving just enough time for a brief glimpse of each locale. Tour Directors manage a staff of college-aged Tour Counselors and are responsible for the overall logistics and implementation of the travel program and for supervision of all activities.

Financial Info: Stipend (approximately $250/week), housing, meals and all program activities are provided

Eligibility: Minimum age 21, non-smoker, driver’s license, experience with teenagers, certification in CPR and First Aid

Requirements: All staff must attend an orientation meeting Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31, 2009 (room and meals provided; staff pay their own transportation costs)

FYI: Staff do not have any days off for the duration of the program; free time is non-existent.

To Apply: Application, 2 references, in-person interview (applicants must interview in Northern New Jersey at their own expense)

Application Deadline: Rolling. Most staff are hired by March.

Contact:
Rein Teen Tours
30 Galesi Drive
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
Phone: 800.831.1313
Fax: 973.785.4268
summer@reinteentours.com

Sea Education Association Assistant Scientists
www.sea.edu

Location: Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, United States (Alaska, California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire), U. S. Virgin Islands

Duration: 3 months to indefinite

The Experience: SEA is a private, nonprofit educational organization which offers a hands-on experience to college and high school students in sailing at sea. SEA operates two sailing ships traveling throughout both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Semester-long classes are offered on these vessels with a concentration on an experiential approach to ocean studies. Assistant Scientists plan and implement a hands-on curriculum.

Financial Info: Stipend (varies by program length & experience), airfare, shipboard accommodation, and all meals.

Eligibility: Permission to work in the U. S.; master’s degree in a science related to oceanography or marine studies preferred

FYI: Crew members can choose to work either a long term or a short term contract. Crew members who work a short term contract sign up for one stint on board that is approximately 3 months long and includes either a semester trip and a yard period or two semester trips. Crew members on a long term contract work at least 180 days (not continuous) in a 12 month time period, making them eligible for health benefits.

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to Mary Engels at mengels@sea.edu

Application Deadline: Rolling. SEA likes to be crewed out about 6-8 months before departure.

Contact:
Mary Engels
Sea Education Association
PO Box 6
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Phone: 800.552.3633
mengels@sea.edu

Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships
www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/ridefault.aspx

Location: Worldwide

Duration: 3 months-2 years

The Experience: Rotary offers three types of Ambassadorial Scholarships:

Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide a flat grant of US$25,000 for one academic year of study in another country. These awards are intended to help defray costs associated with round-trip transportation, tuition and other fees, room and board, and some educational supplies. They are the most common type of Ambassadorial Scholarships.

Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships help fund two years of degree-oriented study in another country. A flat grant of $12,500 is provided each year.

Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships help finance either three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country. They provide a flat grant of $12,000 for three months and $17,000 for six months. Funds are intended to offset costs associated with round-trip transportation, language training, and homestay living arrangements. Applications are considered for candidates interested in studying Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Swedish.

Some Rotary districts may offer only one type of scholarship, or none at all. Applicants must check with their local club about availability.

Financial Info: (see above)

Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of a country with a local Rotary Club.

Requirements: Scholarship recipients must participate in Rotary events and presentations in their host country as well as events upon return to their home country related to their experience.

FYI: Additional Ambassadorial Scholarships are available specifically for university professors; see website for details.

To Apply: Applications must be made through a local Rotary Club (see website for details). Online application, 2 essays, 2 references (local Rotary Clubs may have additional requirements).

Application Deadline: For 2010-11 awards, individual Rotary Club deadlines may be as early as 1 March 2009 or as late as 15 August 2009.

Contact:
Rotary International
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Ave.
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847.866.3000
Fax: 847.328.8554
scholarshipinquiries@rotaryinternational.org

National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipends
www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/stipends.html

Location: Worldwide

Duration: Summer Stipends support full-time work on a humanities project for a period of two months.

The Experience: Summer Stipends support individuals pursuing advanced research in any location worldwide that contributes to scholarly knowledge or to the public’s understanding of the humanities. Recipients usually produce scholarly articles, monographs on specialized subjects, books on broad topics, archaeological site reports, translations, editions, or other scholarly tools.

Financial Info: $6,000 for two consecutive months of full-time research and writing

Eligibility: Faculty or staff members of colleges, universities, or primary or secondary schools; independent scholars or writers; staff of museums or libraries. U.S. Citizenship is required, except foreign nationals who have been living in the United States or its jurisdictions for at least the three years immediately preceding the application deadline are eligible.

Requirements: A final performance report will be due within 90 days after the completion date of the award period.

FYI: Applicants enrolled in a degree-granting program are ineligible to apply. Applicants who have satisfied all the requirements for a degree and are awaiting its conferral may apply, but such applicants need a letter from the dean of the conferring school attesting to the applicant’s status as of October 3. This letter must be faxed to the Summer Stipends program at 202.606.8204.

To Apply: Resume, 3-page narrative describing the proposed project, bibliography, references. These required materials must be submitted online through www.grants.gov (submission instructions are available on the Summer Stipends website).

Application Deadline: Application process begins in August. Deadline is October 1.

Contact:
National Endowment for the Humanities
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 318
Washington, DC 20506
Phone: 202.606.8200
Fax: 202.606.8204
stipends@neh.gov