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Attend 2018 Left Forum with a scholarship from the Social Justice Institute; application deadline extended

The Social Justice Institute has extended the deadline to April 2 for graduate and undergraduate students interested in scholarships to attend the 2018 Left Forum, the largest gathering of leftist scholars in North America.

The conference has a history that extends back to the 1960s. This year, the theme will be “Toward a Winning Strategy for the Left.”

Scholarships to attend will be up to $1,000. Students will be encouraged to share housing after the awardees are selected.

To apply, submit the following:

  1. Name, year of study, areas of study (majors and minors) and email address
  2. A two- to-three-page essay that includes the following:
  • Your motivations for attending
  • How you expect the forum will inform your education and/or your current work with student organizations on campus
  • How you anticipate using what you learn in your future personal or professional life
  • How you might share what you learn with peers upon your return to campus
  • An estimated budget that includes travel, hotel or housing accommodations, and food costs, and describes your willingness to share costs with other students.

All applications should be submitted to socialjustice@case.edu as a PDF before Monday, April 2.

Volunteer and internship opportunities are also available.

For more details about the conderence, visit leftforum.org/conference/theme-nyc-2018.

Contact Social Justice Institute Administrator Lisa Kollins with questions at lbk24@case.edu or 216.368.7568