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William MacArthur International Affairs Awards Program
The Global Connections Foundation, in cooperation with the University of Central Florida and the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, is pleased to announce the 2009 William MacArthur International Affairs awards competition for Central Florida.
Our objective is to honor individuals who have made impressive contributions to building international awareness, understanding or connections in the greater Orlando area.
Outstanding High School and College/University
The purpose of this awards category, in addition to recognizing outstanding service during the past year, is to promote global learning and broaden understanding of diverse cultures. We will award the winner of this competition a certificate and a scholarship of $500.00 at a public ceremony. The scholarship will be paid directly to the educational institution of the winner.
Outstanding Community Service
The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate one or more achievements during the past year that underscore his or her commitment to international affairs relating to Central Florida. Activities might include, but would not be limited to: working with regional organizations; serving in other countries and sharing those experiences; hosting international visitors; internationalizing education; participating in educational and cultural exchange programs; and organizing public discussions.
Scholarship Amount: $500.00
Application Deadline: July 3, 2009
If you have any questions, please contact Gabriela Othon at (407) 823-5126 or global@mail.ucf.edu.
Past Scholarship Winners
- 2008 Scholarship/Award Winners
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The William MacArthur International Awards Program For 2008
The sponsors of the program, the Global Connections Foundation, the University of Central Florida and the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission/Metro Orlando International Affairs Commission, are pleased to announce this year's winners.
Outstanding College/University
Shelly Yu
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
Outstanding Community Service Award
Bishop Thomas Wenski
Diocese of Orlando
Orlando, Florida
The Lawrence J. Chastang Global Fellowship for Spring 2009
Spring 2009 Recipient
Daniela Blanchet
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
The India Program Fellow for Spring 2009
Spring 2009 Recipient
Ross Harisson
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
- 2007 Scholarship/Award Winners
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The William MacArthur International Awards Program For 2007
The sponsors of the program, the Global Connections Foundation, the University of Central Florida and the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission/Metro Orlando International Affairs Commission, are pleased to announce this year's winners.
Outstanding High School Student
Tatiana Quiroga
Dr. Phillips High School
Orlando, Florida
Outstanding College/University Student
Cassandra Long
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
Outstanding Community Service Award
Thomas L. Raleigh III
Akerman Senterfitt
The Lawrence J. Chastang Global Fellowship for Fall 2007
Fall 2007 Recipient
Stephanie Pavolini
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
The Anil Deshpande International Experience Scholarship at the London School of Economics and Political Science for 2007
Fall 2007 Recipient
Jeremy Roth
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
- 2006 Scholarship/Award Winners
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The William MacArthur International Awards Program For 2006
The sponsors of the program, the Global Connections Foundation, the University of Central Florida and the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission/Metro Orlando International Affairs Commission, are pleased to announce this year's winners.
Outstanding High School Student
Elvira Bouriak
Dr. Phillips High School
Orlando, Florida
Outstanding College/University Student
Abeer Abdallah and Evelyn Tonn
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
Outstanding Community Service Award
Bob Hendry
Hendry, Stoner, Calandrino & Brown, P.A.
Orlando, Florida
- 2005 Scholarship/Award Winners
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The William MacArthur International Awards Program For 2005
The sponsors of the program, the Global Conenctions Foundation, the University of Central Florida and the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission/Metro Orlando International Affairs Commission, are pleased to announce this year's winners.
Outstanding High School Student
Meghan Falter
Winter Springs High School
Winter Springs, Florida
Outstanding Community Service Award
Vilma Quintana
Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce
Orlando, FloridaAwards were presented at a luncheon hosted by the sponsors on Thursday, June 9, 2005.
- 2004 Scholarship/Award Winners
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The William MacArthur International Awards Program For 2004
The sponsors of the program, the Global Connections Foundation, the University of Central Florida and the Metro Orlando International Affairs Commission, are pleased to announce this year's winners.
Outstanding High School Student
Jessica Chery
Winter Haven High School
Winter Haven, Florida
Outstanding College/University Student
Florence Morniroli
Valencia Community College
Orlando, Florida
Outstanding Community Volunteer
Patricia Gehri
International Council of Central Florida, Inc.
Sanford, FloridaAwards were presented at a luncheon hosted by the sponsors on Wednesday, July 28, 2004.
- 2003 Scholarship/Award Winners
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The William MacArthur International Awards Program For 2003
The sponsors of the program, the Global Connections Foundation, the University of Central Florida and the Metro Orlando International Affairs Commission, are pleased to announce this year's winners.
Outstanding High School Student
Louren Enid Hernandez
Seminole High School
Sanford, Florida
Outstanding College/University Student
Christine McKenna Goffredo
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
Outstanding Community Volunteer
Lawrence J. Chastang
Chastang, Ferrell, Sims & Eiserman
Winter Park, FloridaAwards were presented at a luncheon hosted by the sponsors on Thursday, June 5, 2003.
