There are two competitions each academic year. The Early Fall Competition is for funding Spring 2022 term-time study only. The Late Fall Competition is for funding study abroad for Summer '22, Fall '22, and the 2022-23 Academic Year.
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All applicants, including former Light Fellows, must attend one information session in the current academic year prior to the first application deadline for the applicable competition, regardless of attendance in previous academic years. Learn More
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