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    ACADEMIC STUDIES AWARDS (For Children of FAWCO and FAUSA members)

     

    Arts Award     $4000

    Recipient:  Gemma Romain

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    Gemma is building on a Bachelor’s degree in Media and Communications and aims to attend the Master’s program at American University to study Journalism and Public Affairs. Her mother is a member of Munich IWC.

     

     

    Humanities Award     $4000  

    Recipient:  Caitlin Elam Sponsored in part by AAWE Paris, in memory of Gertrude de Gallaix 

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    Caitlin hopes to begin a joint degree in anthropology and linguistics and plans to focus on studies relating to the influence of language in political, ethnic and social settings. Her mother is member of AWC The Hague.

     

     

    Science Award    $4000    Sponsored in part by AIWC Genoa and the Bacigalupo family, in memory of Frieda Bacigalupo Natali 

    Recipient:  Céline De Jager

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    Céline will concentrate on applied mathematics with studies in cognitive neuroscience at university. Her ambition in life is to have her work lead to concrete benefits for elders, to make the expected tsunami of dementia not be a reality. Her mother is a member of FAUSA.

     

    Vocational Award     $4000

    Recipient: Mathew Dugan     

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    Mathew current field of study is Hotel and Gastronomy which encompass a curriculum of technical theory, business administration, practical expertise, and ethics in a hotel environment. His mother is a member of Munich IWC.

     

     

    MEMBER AWARDS           (For FAWCO and FAUSA members)

    Shirley Kearney University Study Degree Award    $4000

    Recipient: Lindsay Nygren       

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    Lindsay will continue her academic career through a PhD in Education at the University of Glasgow. This takes the form of education policy analysis, specifically for immigrants, and how education and employment are intertwined.  Her goal in undertaking this research are to propose policies which will combat subtle discrimination in higher education. She is a member of AWC Central Scotland.

     

     

    Women in STEM and Medicine    $4000   In Honor of AWA Dubai's 21 years serving the international community of Dubai

    Recipient:  Allison Kelliher                

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    Allison is an aspiring orthopedic surgeon who hopes to bring more female representation into the world of surgical medicine. She is a member of AWC Dublin.

     

     

    FAUSA Skills Enhancement Award     $4000

    Recipient: Andrea Stoddard           

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    Andrea’s proposed course of study will be an online digital photography course with the New York Institute of Photography (NYIP). She is a member of AIWC Düsseldorf.

     

     

    Continuing Education Award     $4000   Sponsored by Mary Stewart Burgher of the AWC Denmark, in memory of Pauline "Pete" Arnold Schweppe              

    Recipient:  Ilze Thorburn  Raath    

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    Ilze will conduct her PhD research on the comparison of communication strategies and language/translations policies in banks in South Africa and Belgium. Her club is the AIWC Düsseldorf.

     

     

    A very heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2021 Education Award Recipients!

    Thinking about applying for a 2022 Education Award?  Consult the Timeline below for tips on efficient and timely completion of your application.

    Education Award Application Timeline

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    ACADEMIC STUDIES AWARDS (For Children of FAWCO and FAUSA members)

    Arts Award     $5000

    Recipient:  Phoebe Turner

    Phoebe plans to study anthropology and theater, because there are always important and pressing issues to better understand. She learned that refugees have desires and hopes on a level she had never understood before and wishes to learn to convey important and heartfelt messages. Her mother is a member of AWC The Hague.

     

    Sciences Award     $5000   Sponsored in part by AIWC Genoa and the Bacigalupo family, in memory of Frieda Bacigalupo Natali 

    Recipient:  Catherine Bessenger

    Catherine has applied to study a double bachelor in Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics at the Delft Technical University. Afterwards she plans to pursue a master’s degree in Theoretical Physics or Astronomy. Her mother is member of AWC Antwerp.

     

    Humanities Awards     $5000    Sponsored in part by AAWE Paris, in memory of Gertrude de Gallaix 

    Recipient:  Robin Neuhaus

    In her final doctoral program year, Robin will work on her dissertation which will examine how research and the media contribute to the emergence and persistence of pervasive messages such as “bullying toughens kids up.” Using search traffic and social media interaction data she will statistically analyze how these messages relate to news events, policy changes, and the publication of research. Then she will conduct interviews with parents from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds to explore how these messages are interpreted in other contexts. Her mother is a member of Munich IWC .

     

    Vocational Award  

    Recipient: Kaden Scoles

    Kaden’s career path has been made possible by a vocational apprenticeship. He is working on his certification as a Logistics Specialist (Logistik Fachmann) and plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management at the Fachhochschule in Basel. He has also been invited to be a representative for CareerWise America which works in partnership with the American Embassy in Bern, Switzerland. His mother is a member of AWC Basel Switzerland

     

     

    DUAL CULTURAL AWARD   (For Children/Grandchildren of FAWCO members - one Parent/Grandparent must be American)

    Dual Cultural Award     $5000   Sponsored in part by AWC Bern and Donna Erismann, in memory of Suzanne Erismann

    Recipient: Alisa Kennan

    Alisa’s plan is to attend Harvard University’s two-week summer school pre-college program for the “Promises of Regenerative Medicine” course.  She also plans to do a two-week internship on Regenerative Medicine in Dr. John Barker’s lab at Goethe University in Frankfurt. These courses will help her in her interest in helping those suffering from debilitating injuries and understanding how scientists manipulate stem cells. Her mother is a member of AWC Frankfurt Taunus Rhein-Main.

     

     

    MEMBER AWARDS           (For FAWCO and FAUSA members)

    Shirley Kearney University Study Degree Award    $5000

    Recipient:  JeviRei Best

    JeviRei is currently enrolled in the MA in International Relations program through American University in Washington, D.C. She is concentrating on International Development because she has a background in education and community development programs as well as having been an Education USA Advisor in Rwanda where she assisted students with their post-secondary educational goals. She will use this award to help her to go back to the Philippines for a practicum in which she could help the Child Protection Network develop better monitoring tools. She is a member of the American Women’s Club of Bogotá

     

    Women in STEM     $5000   In Honor of AWA Dubai's 21 years serving the international community of Dubai

    Recipient:  Kristin Bayer

    Kirstin wishes to continue taking analytical courses in the Bachelor of Sciences Economics program at the Humboldt University in order to qualify for a Master of Economics degree program in Germany. Since a radiocarbon dating lab in America hired her and she has many clients that were climate researchers, she became more interested in the environment and started to think about how she could be a part of the solution to global economic and environmental crises. She is a member of the AWC Berlin.

     

    FAUSA Skills Enhancement Award     $5000

    Recipient: Makia Motton Matheis

    Makia is currently a licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She plans to become a certified Theraplay practitioner by attending courses at the Institute in the UK as well as having 28 hours of supervision sessions along with 32 hours of unsupervised sessions in order to achieve this goal. She is a member of AWC Hamburg.

     

    Continuing Education Award     $5000   Sponsored by Mary Stewart Burgher of the AWC Denmark, in memory of Pauline "Pete" Arnold Schweppe              

    Recipient:  Jane Joo Park

    Jane Joo Park is planning to get her PhD in strategic management. Her club is the American International Women’s Club in Düsseldorf.

     

    A very heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2020 Education Award Recipients!

    Thinking about applying for a 2021 Education Award?  Consult the Timeline below for tips on efficient and timely completion of your application.

    Education Award Application Timeline

    Tips for Writing a Successful Application

    Roberta Zöllner (Munich IWC)


    So many organizations rely on applications for determining membership or conferring awards, it is a wonder more thought and care are not given to their completion. Many applicants rely on personal one-on-one interviews to fill gaps left in their written applications. The FAWCO Foundation Awards Program relies entirely on written applications, so it is imperative that hopeful award winners carefully consider how they present themselves on paper. The Foundation wants everyone to do his or her best, so we have a few tips to offer:


    Follow Instructions
    It never fails that a few applicants are almost immediately taken out of consideration because they fail to follow instructions properly. The foundation receives dozens of applications from around the world. Therefore, we ask applicants to present information within a pre-defined framework to ease comparison. Naturally, when information is presented outside this format, or when “holes” are left in the application, that application is less likely to emerge as a candidate.


    Essays
    Writing styles vary, and skill depends largely upon practice. The selection committee’s expectations are in keeping with the age of the applicants. We are not looking for gifted writers, as much as we are looking for a demonstration of focused thought and evidence that the writer has examined his or her life. In keeping with the classical essay form, we expect each essay to describe a problem, set forth an argument, analyze and develop the problem, and present a conclusion.

    The Biographical Essay allows a free choice of topics within a selection of general categories. The applicant should narrow the scope of the essay to a specific subject. In other words, “A Family Situation” should not be the title of the essay. We want to read about a particular situation and how it developed from problem to conclusion. What we often read instead is a list of information about the particulars of the applicant’s family members – information found elsewhere in the application – and a simple reporting event. A stronger essay would connect the event to a concise argument that illustrates a larger issue or supports a conclusion. Remember, each essay is limited to only 200 words, so use them wisely.

    The Proposed Study Essay is quite specific. We want to know what academic field the applicant is interested in and why, what degree he or she hopes to achieve for a particular purpose in life. An essay that gives the impression of a person passively waiting for revelation from outside is not likely to succeed.


    Lists
    A good essay should not be confused with a list, and likewise, a good list should not be confused with an essay. In addition to providing information, a good list demonstrates a talent for organized thinking and self-examination. Brevity is the key and description should be limited only to those items that are not readily apparent.


    Letters of Recommendation
    Judges regard these letters highly and read them carefully. Applicants should pick two sponsors who may be relied on to produce enthusiastic letters written legibly. Form letters, letters written to “whom it may concern” give poor impressions and provide little real information.


    Presentation
    New applicants should not be discouraged by the impressive credentials of past award recipients. Receiving an award is often a matter of presentation. An application is a one-dimensional piece of paper that must somehow convey a three-dimensional image. An application that conveys a bit of the writer’s personality and supports that image can easily compete against an impressive list of credentials lost in a poorly written and disorganized application.

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    ACADEMIC STUDIES AWARDS             (For Children of FAWCO and FAUSA members)

    Arts Award     $4,000

    For undergraduate or graduate study in the history, theory and/or practice of the performing arts, visual arts, film and media arts, architecture and graphic arts.

    Recipient: Pascal Shrady   His mother is a member of AIWC Cologne.
    Pascal has always dreamed of a career in music. He not only sings but songwrites as well. He plays both the piano and guitar. He wishes to not only perform but produce music. He is in the process of applying to undergraduate programs in the U.S. where he can hone his music skills as well as learn the business of music to improve his technological skills.

    Sciences Award     $4,000   Sponsored in part by AIWC Genoa, in memory of Frieda Bacigalupo Natali

    For undergraduate or graduate study of scientific subjects (e.g., biology, chemistry), mathematics, medicine, engineering, environmental studies, computer science, economics or business administration.

    Recipient: Leo Kuhnen   His mother is a member of AWC Brussels.
    Leo lost his father five years ago to pancreatic cancer. It is this tragic event that inspired him to pursue a career in the field of cancer research. He is currently applying to natural science programs in The Netherlands with the further goal of achieving a Master's Degree in biomedical science.

    Humanities Awards     $4,000  

    For undergraduate or graduate study in the fields including, but not limited to, education, law, social studies, history and languages.

    Due to generosity in sponsorship, there were two awards available which were given to the two highest-ranked applicants:

    Humanities Award   Sponsored in part by AAWE Paris, in memory of Gertrude de Gallaix

    Recipient: Meaghan O'Hearn   Her mother is a member of AWC Zurich.
    Meaghan has already received her Bachelor's Degree in Science from Georgetown University as well as her Master's from The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. After working for a year in Bangalore, India, she developed a keen interest in the importance of nutrition on the human body. She has now decided to pursue her Doctorate where her research will focus on the correlation of industry strategies and dietary patterns, especially in relation to processed food and obesity.               

    Caroline Newton Humanities Award

    Recipient: Fintan Viebahn   Her mother is a member of IWC Munich.
    Fintan is in the process of finishing her dual Bachelor's Degrees in Law and Philosophy. She will then begin her Master's Degree with a particular focus on political philosophy and digitization. The ethical questions in this emerging digital world require answers. Which ethical aspects should be considered when programming artificial intelligence? Will artificial intelligence put humans out of work or threaten humanity? What focus has been given to digital privacy? It is her hope that with her continued education she will help in developing these answers. 

     

    DUAL CULTURAL AWARD   (For Children/Grandchildren of FAWCO members - one Parent/Grandparent must be American)

    Dual Cultural Award     $4,000   Sponsored in part by AWC Bern and Donna Erismann, in memory of Suzanne Erismann

    To be used to attend a semester of American high school or an academic or structured educational summer program in the United States.

    Recipient: Laura Wilhelm   Her mother is a member of AIWC Cologne.
    Laura will be participating in a program at Northwestern University this coming summer. Growing up in Germany, she has always experienced the world of a bicultural person. Through her parents' efforts of encouraging spoken English at home, and spending time every summer in the U.S. with her grandparents, she has grown up German but still retains her American roots. The Center for Talent Development program at Northwestern focuses on Calculus, Chemistry and Psychology. She very much looks forward to seeing how her performance compares to that of American students just like her.

     

    MEMBER AWARDS           (For FAWCO and FAUSA members)

    These awards recognize the diverse lives of our members, their achievements and their neverending quest for knowledge and self-improvement.

    FAUSA Skills Enhancement Award     $4,000

    This award is for acquiring new skills or enhancing already existing ones. This will allow a FAWCO or FAUSA member to become more capable, competent and confident by acquiring the skills to improve performance in any given field.

    Recipient: Kristen Melia    She is a member of AIWC Naples
    Kristen is currently working on her Master's Degree in "Immigration and the Public Policy of Integration." It is her direct experience of living in Naples, Italy where she has seen the results of asylum seeker immigration and her prior experience of working immigration and identity management through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that has led to her to this field of study. As part of the process of obtaining her Master's Degree, she will be responsible for writing on the Migration Routes at Sea for the Brussels and Washington, D.C. based think tank "Migration Policy Institute."

    Women in STEM     $4000   In Honor of AWA Dubai's 21 years serving the international community of Dubai

    This award is for the study of STEM disciplines including the study of chemistry, computer and information technology science, engineering, geosciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, physics and astronomy. 

    Recipient: Melanie Baur   She is a member of AIWC Düsseldorf.
    Melanie has decided to further her education by completing a certificate program in Marketing Analytics through Penn State University. Her goal is to enhance her digital marketing and communcation skills as well as improve her understanding of data analytics. She is driven to excel in communication and marketing strategies while being a leader in the nonprofit sector. 

    AWC Hamburg Continuing Education Award     $4,000 

    In honor of the 60th Anniversary of the American Women's Club of Hamburg, this award is for a FAWCO or FAUSA member to further their education at university or an equivalent level through courses, workshops and certification programs. Subjects can encompass all areas of interest - inter alia, journalism, writing, the arts and philanthropy, however, excludes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.

    Recipient: Tammy Sas-Mayaux   She is a member of AAWE Paris.
    The UN Sustainable Development Goals are what drive Tammy to further her education through a Master's Degree focused on the historic context of globalization and economic development, public policy theory, as well as corporate regulation, strategies for citizen action and sustainable development. A glaring example of her main motivation is a 2017 report that was published by Oxfam titled "Reward Work, Not Wealth." In it was the statement that billionaires in 2017 had earned the equivalent of what we would need to solve extreme world poverty, seven times over. The knowledge and skills she would learn through this Master's program will give her the advantage she needs to promote change on a local, national and international scale.
     

    A very heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2018 Education Award Recipients!

     
    Thinking about applying for a 2019 Education Award?  Consult the Timeline below for tips on efficient and timely completion of your application.
     

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    ACADEMIC STUDIES AWARDS             (For Children of FAWCO and FAUSA members)
     
    Arts Award     $5000
    Recipient:  Olivia Jimenez
    Olivia seeks a major in film production. She believes that our world is filled with stories worth sharing but in order to share them, these stories need translators.  She hopes, with her scholarship and a passport, that she can add her own voice through an American undergraduate education in Cinema. Her mother is a member of AWC Amsterdam.
     
    Sciences Award     $5000   Sponsored in part by AIWC Genoa and the Bacigalupo family, in memory of Frieda Bacigalupo Natali 
    Recipient:  Imogen Jacques
    Imogen is currently pursuing a Master’s in Science in the Geography of Environmental Risk and Human Security at the United Nations University in Bonn. She is most interested in climate adaptation, which is why she applied for the Young Leader Program at the Global Centre on Adaptation in Rotterdam; she was interning here for the first part of 2019. After this, she will write her Master’s thesis on Climate Adaptation, focusing on Ecosystem-Based Adaptation solutions that reduce exposure to disasters. Her mother is member of AIWC Cologne.
     
    Humanities Awards     $5000    Sponsored in part by AAWE Paris, in memory of Gertrude de Gallaix 
    Recipient:  Benjamin Mowat
    Benjamin believes the best way to improve the world and fight injustice is through policy and diplomacy. Over the past years, he has volunteered with campaigns, worked with Democrats Abroad, and become active in his local community organizing and speaking at events. He has always wanted to learn more, do more, and make a positive impact on the world. He believes that his chosen major of Political Science will give him the knowledge and
    connections he needs to achieve his goals. His mother is a member of AWC The Hague.   
         
    Humanities Award   Sponsored in part by Caroline Newton
    Recipient:  Rachel Drucker
    Rachel plans to pursue a dual degree Master’s program in Social Work and Special Education, with the ultimate professional goal of becoming a school social worker. Her experiences serving as a City Year Student Success Coach with at-risk fifth graders for two years solidified her desire to enter the field of social work and continue to provide trauma-informed social-emotional support to students. She plans to pursue the Children, Youth and Families concentration in social work, in order to focus her efforts on supporting elementary school students’ social-emotional needs. Her mother is member of AWC Amsterdam.
     
    DUAL CULTURAL AWARD   (For Children/Grandchildren of FAWCO members - one Parent/Grandparent must be American)
     
    Dual Cultural Award     $5000   Sponsored in part by AWC Bern and Donna Erismann, in memory of Suzanne Erismann
    Recipient:  Sophie Romain
    Sophie is applying to the Young Scholars Program at the University of Maryland to gain an authentic and demanding college experience, while earning college credit. Building on the Immerse Law program she completed last summer at the University of Cambridge, she plans to attend the course “Leadership of the Common Good” which will allow her to improve her critical and persuasive reasoning and to study the theory and practice of public leadership,  citizenship and civic engagement in the United States. She also hopes to gain a deeper understanding of public policy and a more precise assessment of university life in the United States in order to make a more educated choice in the fall when selecting universities and a course of study. Her mother is a member of IWC Munich.
     
    MEMBER AWARDS           (For FAWCO and FAUSA members)
     
    Shirley Kearney University Study Degree Award    $5000
    Recipient:  (Cecilia) Zhou Zhuang
    (Cecelia) Zhou Zhuang, member of AIWA Rabat,a has volunteered her personal time to provide entrepreneurship forums and gender equality workshops to hundreds of young professionals in China. She has hosted high-panel discussions between college students with British Parliament members, foreign diplomats, and a former Vice Mayor of Los Angeles. In 2015, she was honored to share her experiences at the UN Women’s “Empower Women Luncheon” in Shanghai. Her social media platform produced a Girls 20 Ambassador, a Harvard Seed Fellow, 160 Asia Pacific Youth Exchange participants, and 109 UNESCO Language Champion Challenge participants. Her intended field of study is a Master’s in development management at the Asian Institute of Management.
     
    Women in STEM     $5000   In Honor of AWA Dubai's 21 years serving the international community of Dubai
    Recipient:  Rebecca Zenkevich
    Rebecca Zenkevich, a member of AWO Moscow, has spent 7.5 years working full time in acute care as an Occupational Therapist. In working with an aging population, she learned that she wanted to change public perception about how much this population can do. She wishes to gain a deeper understanding of elderhood, improve her language when talking about aging and become an advocate in “Disrupting Ageism” no matter where she lives or works. It is her plan to enter a Graduate Gerontology program where she can develop her profession as an Occupational Therapist.
     
    FAUSA Skills Enhancement Award     $5000
    Recipient: Mary Wienke
    Mary Wienke worked as an attorney in the United States. Since living in Germany, she has provided legal opinions on matters that involved English speakers, but never felt confident enough to help German speakers. She plans to study German at the Goethe-lnstitut so that she could work as a volunteer to help women who have suffered abuse, such as victims of trafficking, obtain the legal assistance that they need; and to provide support so that such women understand their rights and how the law can help them. She would also liaison with their lawyers to assure their cases receive the necessary attention. She is a member of AWC Hamburg.
     
    Continuing Education Award     $5000   Sponsored by Mary Stewart Burgher of the AWC Denmark, in memory of Pauline "Pete" Arnold Schweppe              
    Recipient:  Maya Guice
    Maya Guice has worked freelance as a brand consultant, producing websites, posters, press kits, and presentations for a variety of small businesses related to the arts. She plans to begin design courses at the Miami Ad School in Berlin, Germany where she intends to take a custom set of technical classes related to the Adobe Creative Suite, typography and UX/UI design. She believes that taking structured, professional-level design courses will allow her to not only master design and branding principles, but also communicate more effectively with her colleagues and clients, and ultimately, feel empowered to take on bigger, more complex projects. She is a member of AWC Berlin.

     

    A very heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2019 Education Award Recipients!

     
    Thinking about applying for a 2020 Education Award?  Consult the Timeline below for tips on efficient and timely completion of your application.
     
     

     

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