SIT Study Abroad: Policy Advocacy Certificate for Graduate Credit
- Location(s): Spain
- Program Type(s): Study Abroad, Graduate Program, Online Program
SIT Study Abroad
Develop a foundational understanding of the processes citizens and civil society organizations can use to influence the policies of governments, corporations and other powerful institutions. You will begin your program with online coursework, whic... read more
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Develop a foundational understanding of the processes citizens and civil society organizations can use to influence the policies of governments, corporations and other powerful institutions. You will begin your program with online coursework, which will introduce you to the key concepts and analytical skills related to policy advocacy. This knowledge will be grounded through the analysis of case studies. You will develop the foundational knowledge and skills to understand, evaluate, and draw lessons from different campaigns, with a focus on the policy, political, and strategy elements that are part of a successful campaign. In Spain, you will have the opportunity to examine real world examples of policy advocacy in the context of the Basque Country, through lectures and firsthand experiences of people in the field. Using the Basque Country and Bilbao as a case study, you will develop an understanding of the specificities and nuances of policy advocacy in a multilevel governance framework. The Basque Country is a fantastic place to explore these issues due to its unique governing structure involving local, autonomous, and central governments, as well as the European Union, all of which have different functions in the Spanish context. Highlights Apply core concepts of policy advocacy, including power, policy, and political systems, in understanding a variety of advocacy campaigns. Analyze the different approaches of advocacy interventions in various policy areas and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions or campaigns. Explore multidimensional perspectives on advocacy based on the experiences of different organizations and individuals in the Basque Country. Examine the implications for policy advocacy in contemporary Europe.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadGraduate Program
Online Program
Program Length(s):
- Short Term
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SIT Study Abroad Scholarships
Students who are Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Scholars will receive a $2,000 award for SIT Study Abroad semester or summer programs.
$2,000
To recognize and support Experiment alumni who also participate in SIT Study Abroad programs. Experiment alumni will receive a $1,000 scholarship for semester programs and $500 scholarship for summer programs. A $400 scholarship is also available to students who indicate that they have an immediate family member who has participated in an Experiment in International Living or an SIT Study Abroad program.
$400 - $1,000
The Federal Pell Grant Program provides support to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. At SIT Study Abroad, we are dedicated to breaking down financial barriers and enabling students to engage in international learning experiences. Our commitment is evident through our Pell Grant Match program, which matches up to $2,500 for semester-term students and up to $1,000 for summer-term students who receive Federal Pell Grant funding at their home colleges and universities. This initiative empowers students with financial need to engage in transformative experiences abroad, regardless of economic constraints.
$1,000- $2,500
To recognize students participating in this community service program. Upon receipt of confirmation from a student’s Bonner mentor, SIT will award $2,500 for semester programs and $1,000 for summer programs.
$1,000 - $2,500
To recognize students participating in the National Security Education Program (NSEP) funded award, which focuses on study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. Upon receipt of the student’s Boren confirmation letter, SIT will award a $1,000 scholarship.
$1,000
For students enrolled at Big 10 Academic Alliance universities. Eligible students demonstrating financial need will receive a $1,500 scholarship for semester programs and a $750 scholarship for summer programs.
$750 - $1,500
This is an automatic scholarship to recognize and support students who participated in one or more SIT Study Abroad programs, including alumni of short-term summer programs. The scholarship will be applied to a student’s second full term of study with SIT. The scholarship is $1,000 for a fall or spring semester program or $500 for a full-term, international summer program.
$500 - $1,000
For students with demonstrated financial need who enroll in any SIT Study Abroad program. The SIT Fund aims to help promote study abroad opportunities worldwide.
TBD
This is a scholarship to recognize and support students who participated a custom program at SIT. The scholarship is $1,000 for a fall or spring semester program or $500 for a full-term, international summer program.
$500- $1,000
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