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IIE Europe Newsletter
Vol. V. Iss. 3
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Schwarzman Scholars Now Accepting Applications
Inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective international scholarship program designed to prepare future leaders for success in a world where China plays a key global role. The world's best and brightest individuals will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills through a fully-funded one-year Master's Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing - one of China's most prestigious universities.
The deadline to apply is October 1, 2015. Additional information on the application process, including key dates, requirements and eligibility criteria can be found on the website.
IIE continues to support outreach for Schwarzman Scholars.
For additional information and updates, we encourage you to:
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Klein Family Scholarship - 2015 Winner
Balázs Borosi will graduate from Fazekas Mihaly Secondary School in Budapest, Hungary this summer.
Not only has Balázs excelled in the classroom, having followed a rigorous curriculum in one of the nation's top high schools, he also received awards at several national academic competitions. In addition to his schoolwork, he has been an active member of his community as a volunteer helping underprivileged children with whom he conducted a theater project.
A participant of the Youth Program at the Katona József Theatre of Budapest, Balázs is interested in continuing his studies in the Theatre Arts, and exploring all the opportunities offered by a liberal arts education when he begins his studies in the United States this fall.
The Klein Family Scholarship is available to Hungarian high school students to receive a Bachelor's Degree at Sewanee: The University of the South, located in the state of Tennessee.
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Whitaker Grantee Enrichment Seminar
A total of 19 scholars and 24 fellows gathered  in Budapest, Hungary from April 27-May 1st to present their research projects, network, and enjoy cultural activities. The grantees were joined by 9 members of the Steering and Review Committees from top U.S. research institutions.
Special guest speaker Ernő Duda, Founder, CEO & President at SOLVO Biotechnology, shared career advice with participants.
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IIE Europe at NAFSA Conference
Ágnes Vajda, Director, IIE Europe and Cheryl Francisconi, REAC, Southern Europe, will be joining colleagues from our other offices to represent IIE and EducationUSA in Boston, Massachusetts at
If you ar e attending the conference, please stop by booth 1222 to learn more about the programs and activities of the Institute of International Education and also visit the EducationUSA Pavilion (booth 2430).
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Dorrance Scholars Summer Seminar
The Dorrance Scholars Summer Seminar began on May 19th and runs until June 17th. A total of 21 Dorrance Scholars are gathering in Charlottesville, Richmond and Washington, DC for a few days, before traveling to several countries in Europe where they will take part in cultural activities and volunteer work. This year's destinations include Greece, Italy, Macedonia, and Hungary. The summer seminar is an important component of the Dorrance Scholarships, which provide academic and financial support for first-generation college students attending one of Arizona's three public univerisites, South Mountain Community College, and the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
The Dorrance Scholarship Programs was established in 1999 by Bennett and Jacquie Dorrance at the Arizona Community Foundation, and serves as a model for educational philanthropy.
The Dorrance Scholars Summer Seminar contributes to Generation Study Abroad, IIE's initiative to mobilize resources and commitments with the goal of doubling the number of U.S. students studying abroad by 2019.
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