Giving Initiatives
The Institute offers several initiatives through which your gift can have an impact on specific programs. Here are some of our featured initiatives:
Scholarships & Internships
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Carl Fehlandt Memorial ScholarshipHonoring a "pillar of the translation program" and the impact he has had on generations of T&I students. |
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Class of 2013 Scholarship ChallengeThe last three graduating classes have helped fund more than 17 scholarships for the Alumni Scholarship Fund. |
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D.C. Scholarship FundCreated with gifts from Monterey Institute alumni and friends in the Washington D.C. area. |
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Jonathan B. Tucker Memorial ScholarshipAcknowledges Dr. Tucker’s dedication to the Monterey Institute and to combating the spread of chemical and biological weapons. |
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Les Zambo Endowed Scholarship FundHonoring a beloved professor and his passion for educating others by supporting future students. |
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MontereySTARTMontereySTART is a micro-philanthropy platform that supports local and international student projects. Support peacebuilding research in Nepal, greenhouse programs in Peru, and much more! |
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Peace Corps Scholarship FundSupports deserving Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) who enroll at the Monterey Institute. |
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Peter Grothe Scholarship Fund for Women in Developing CountriesThe Peter Grothe Scholarship Fund for Women in Developing Countries provides financial support for women from developing countries who pursue master’s degrees at the Monterey Institute. |
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South Florida Alumni Chapter Scholarship FundCreated with gifts from Monterey Institute alumni and friends in South Florida to support scholarships for students from Central and South America and the Caribbean. |
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Stephen A. Garrett Scholarship FundThe Stephen A. Garrett Scholarship Fund for Ethics and International Affairs honors Professor Garrett for his dedication to the Monterey Institute and his joy of service. |
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TESOL/TFL Scholarship FundCelebrating 30 years of excellence in language teaching at the Monterey Institute. |
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Veterans Scholarship FundThe Monterey Institute is committed to furthering opportunities for veterans on campus. The Veterans Scholarship Fund will support veterans at the Institute in perpetuity. Please consider making veterans at the Monterey Institute a priority in your philanthropic giving. |
Research Centers and Schools
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Center for the Blue EconomyA gift from Robin and Deborah Hicks and the Loker Foundation has provided seed funding for an academic and research center focused on ocean policy. |
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Center for Conflict StudiesThe Center for Conflict Studies emphasizes bridging research and practice to better understand conflicts and to change current inequalities and social injustices. |
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James Martin Center for Nonproliferation StudiesCNS combats the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by training the next generation of nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information and analysis. |
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Frontier Market ScoutsThe Frontier Market Scouts Program selects and trains aspiring professionals who desire a career in social ventures and impact investing. |
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Leo van Lier Lecture SeriesThe annual Speaker Series brings pre-eminent scholars in the fields of applied and educational linguistics to campus to address faculty and graduate students regarding current topics and issues in applied and educational linguistics and in language education. |
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Monterey Terrorism and Research Education ProgramMonTREP conducts in-depth research, assesses policy options, and engages in public education on issues relating to terrorism and international security. |
Faculty Support and Campus Enhancements
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Multiply the Good ChallengeA generous donor is ready to make your gift of $5,000 or more go even further. |
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Faculty Development and Academic ExcellenceMIIS faculty are world-class scholars and researchers who are also seasoned practitioners in their fields. |
For more information on these and other giving initiatives, contact Institutional Advancement at 831.647.3545 or give@miis.edu.
