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Asbury College Initiative for Servant Leadership Internships in International Development

Since 2004 the Asbury Initiative grant has awarded 73 grants to 81 students who have served in 38 countries. To find out how you can be an Asbury Initiative Grant Recipient, follow the links provided below. The Asbury Initiative Grant is intended to encourage internships for Asbury College juniors, seniors, and graduating seniors to perform volunteer service in the areas of international community, social and economic development, public wellness and treatment, literacy and education, and other public services in developing countries. The internships will provide Asbury College students with valuable experiences outside the classroom, which may motivate them to consider careers in international service. Students may participate in internships with religious, secular, or governmental organizations. The grants will cover up to $10,000 for expenses related to transportation to/from the site, lodging, meals, miscellaneous expenses related to the internship, and a stipend to partially cover lost wages.

Asbury College gratefully acknowledges the establishment of the Asbury College Initiative, which was established in 2003 with a pledge of $1 million from Phyllis McRoberts ‘53 West and her husband, Stephen R. West, in honor of the life and ministry of Ernest M. Steury, M.D. '53 and Mrs. Jennie Sue Groce '54 Steury who served as missionaries in Kenya with World Gospel Mission. In addition to the Wests' gift, the Asbury Initiative may receive other gifts in the future from donors who want to further its purpose.


APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 6

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*Special Note: The Asbury Initiative grants cannot be used to perform internships in countries where the United States does not have a favorable relationship or where travel by U.S. citizens is not advised. Recipients affected by travel warnings or restricted travel should contact Esther Jadhav and Mark Troyer in the office of Student Development. See the U.S. State Department website for current information: http://travel.state.gov/travel.