Each semester scholarships are awarded to talented students to contribute to the cost of living in Venice for a semester, to promote excellence and diversity in the Globalization Program.
Among the students enrolled in the 2nd Semester 2023-24 of the Globalization Program, three were selected as RED (Residency-Excellence-Diversity) Scholars:
Sofia Lavrova, PhD student in Theory and History of Art and Culture at European University at St. Petersburg, Russia
Theo Clement Hughes, BA student in History with Study Abroad at University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Youfu Kao, BA student in Environmental Engineering at Tsinghua University, China
The RED scholars are expected to actively contribute in promoting and organizing co-curricular activities such as the Tea2B, weekly informal conversations taking place at VIU on key topics that involve students, professors and staff.
They also participate in this semester's Globalization Program Plenary Workshop on Paradoxes.
"One of the best aspects of being a RED scholar, in my view, is acting as a bridge between students and the university. By establishing connections with staff, I was able to swiftly address simple issues and support student’s initiatives."
"I believe that I grew massively from this experience in terms of leadership and management skills."
"These events provided a platform for me to interact with friends from diverse cultural backgrounds, different schools, and various countries. Each interaction was eye-opening, significantly expanding my horizons. I learned about unique traditions, perspectives, and ideas."
Application for RED scholarships
Students can apply after completing pre-registration using the link available in a white box on the side of all the pages of the Globalization Program of the VIU website.
For more general information about the RED Scholarship please visit this page
