The Bikubenfoundation New York Inc

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This foundation reports that it accepts applications.

THE APPLICATION DEADLINES AND GUIDELINES ADVERTISED TWICE ANNUALLY IN RELEVANT STUDENT PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITES, AND SOCIAL MEDIA. THE APPLICANTS FILL OUT A LENGTHY APPLICATION FORM WITH INFORMATION ON CURRENT SUTDIES AND GRADES, AFFILIATION WTIH US EDICATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, VISA SITUATION, BUDGET FOR THE STAY IN NEW YORK , AND FUTURE ACADEMIC PLANS. THE APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO ATTACH A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM THE RECEIVING INSTITUTION IN NEW YORK PLUS TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. THE APPLICATIONS ARE EVALUATED BY A SELECTION COMMITTEE AT MEETINGS IN JULY AND NOVEMBER BASED ON THEIR ACADEMIC MERITS AND QUALITIES

Deadlines: SPRING 2024 DEADLINE WAS JUNE 15, 2023. AUTUMN 2024 DEADLINE WAS JUNE 15, 2024.

Restrictions: THE STUDENT RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH A COMBINED BEDROOM/WORK ROOM WITH ACCESS TO COMMON KITCHEN AND BATH. THEY CANNOT STAY AT THE ACADEMIC GUEST HOUSE MORE THAN 2 SEMESTERS. THE ACADEMIC GUESTHOUSE HAS A STRICT GUEST POLICY THAT ONLY ALLOWS SHORT TERM VISIT BY GRANTEE'S PARTNERS OR SPOUSES. A LIST OF MANDATORY HOUSE RULES IS SET FORTH TO LIMIT NON-ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES. GRANTEES ARE OBLIGATED TO ATTEND ALL COMMON ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. THEY ALSO HAVE TO MAKE THEMSELVES AVAILABLE FOR COMMON PRACTICAL TASKS CONNECTED WITH THE DAILY LIFE IN THE HOUSE.

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