About the Houston Traveling Fellowship
Boston College established the Amanda V. Houston Fellowship, named in honor of the University's first Black Studies Program Director, on June 10, 1993. The purpose of this highly prestigious University award is to further prepare Boston College Undergraduates of African descent for leadership in the United States and the world at large by enriching their personal and educational development through travel. Consistent with its namesake's lifelong role as a universal educator, community leader, and mentor, the Houston Fellowship underwrites travel-study experiences that contribute to the personal and intellectual growth of its recipients.
Eligibility Requirements
Boston College students with a minimum 3.0 grade point average who will have completed their sophomore year before June 1 and who have a strong record of university and/or black community involvement are invited to apply.
Fellowship Scope
The Amanda V. Houston Fellowship provides a maximum of $3,500 toward domestic or international travel including transportation, lodging, meals, and research-related expenses. The award must be used between June 1 and January 20 of the fellowship year to facilitate either independent study (under faculty supervision) or participation in a recognized study abroad program.
Closing Date
Completed application packets will be due in February 27, 2009 in the African & African Diaspora Studies Program office, Lyons Hall 301, Boston College.
Application
Click here for the fellowship application.
Paper copies are available in the Deans' offices for A&S, CSOM, LSOE, and CSON, as well as the University Fellowship Office, AHANA Student Programs, Center for International Programs and Partnerships, ODSD, Learning to Learn, and the African & African Diaspora Studies Program. For further questions, please contact Dr. Sandra Sandiford Young at sandifor@bc.edu.
Program History & Past Winners
Past winners of the Amanda V. Houston Traveling Fellowship have come from many different academic disciplines and traveled to a variety of locations in order to complete their research.
