The Middle East Outreach Council (MEOC) is delighted to announce the availability of a limited number of $500 travel awards for the purpose of assisting MEOC members attend the annual conference of the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) and the MEOC teacher workshop and business meeting on November 18-21, in San Diego, Calf. The MEOC workshop will be on Saturday, November 20. Workshop participants will be given free registration for the MESA conference on Saturday and Sunday with a program that includes a wide range of panels on Middle East topics, conference exhibits, and film showings. This award may only be received one time.
Application for Middle East Studies Association Conference Travel Award
Eligibility and Requirements: An applicant must be a member of the Middle East Outreach Council and involved with teaching and/or outreach about the Middle East at any level. As a minimum, the participant must attend the MEOC business meeting on Thursday, November 18 if possible. Preference will be for applicants who plan to attend the MESA conference on Saturday and other days of the conference.
For information about the MESA conference, visit www.mesa.arizona.edu.
Details about the MEOC workshop will be sent to the MEOC list and are posted on the MEOC website here. To renew your MEOC membership, if not current, or if sharing this message with others, see attached membership form.
To submit an application for the travel award, copy and paste the information below into a separate document, complete the form, and send the form in via email or post (see instructions below).
DEADLINE: October 1, 2010
Name:
Phone Number:
Mailing Address:
Email Address:
School/Organization:
Grade and Subject Taught:
Responses to the following questions must be attached
· Why do you want to participate in the MEOC Workshop and MESA conference and meetings?
· What qualifies you to be selected for the award?
· How will you utilize the knowledge gained from the MESA/MEOC meetings in your work as a teacher or administrator?
You may include any of the following with your completed application.
· One letter of recommendation.
· A record of community involvement in educational or international issues or activities.
· Evidence of serious professional or personal interest in the importance of international affairs.
Applications may be submitted electronically (preferred) or via mail.
Please return the application materials to
Manoucher Khosrowshahi, mkho@tjc.edu
Tyler Junior College, 1400 E. Fifth Street, Tyler, Texas 75701
For additional information, please call Manoucher Khosrowshahi, 903-510-2279
Notification of awards will be no later than Oct. 15, 2010.
For further details, contact Manoucher Khosrowshahi.
