International Scholarships in Higher Education

1. Front Matter

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2. The Landscape

   1. Front Matter

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   2. Introduction: Pathways for Social Change?

      • Joan R. Dassin, Robin R. Marsh, Matt Mawer

      Pages 3-21

   3. Recent Trends in International Scholarships

      • Anna Kent

      Pages 23-42

   4. Relationships Between Scholarship Program and Institutional Capacity Development Initiatives

      • Ad Boeren

      Pages 43-63

   5. Case Study: Brazilian Scientific Mobility Program (Programa Ciência sem Fronteiras, Brazil)

      • Yolande Zahler, Frederico Menino

      Pages 65-83

3. Investing in Individuals

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 85-85

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   2. Selecting Social Change Leaders

      • Everlyn Anyal Musa-Oito

      Pages 87-104

   3. The Benefits and Challenges of International Education: Maximizing Learning for Social Change

      • Aryn Baxter

      Pages 105-129

   4. Case Study: Open Society Scholarship Programs

      • Zoe Brogden

      Pages 131-145

   5. Case Study: Balancing Change and Continuity—The Case of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan

      • John Kirkland

      Pages 147-161

4. The Dynamics of Return

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 163-163

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   2. Influencing Pathways to Social Change: Scholarship Program Conditionality and Individual Agency

      • Anne C. Campbell

      Pages 165-186

   3. What’s Next? Facilitating Post-study Transitions

      • Martha Loerke

      Pages 187-207

   4. Global Migration of Talent: Drain, Gain, and Transnational Impacts

      • Robin R. Marsh, Ruth Uwaifo Oyelere

      Pages 209-234

   5. Case Study: The Chinese Government Scholarship Program—the Brain Development Scheme That Illuminates a Vision Across 30 Years

      • Qiang Zha, Dongfang Wang

      Pages 235-254

5. Understanding Outcomes

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 255-255

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   2. Magnitudes of Impact: A Three-Level Review of Evidence from Scholarship Evaluation

      • Matt Mawer

      Pages 257-280

   3. Tracing the Spark that Lights a Flame: A Review of Methodologies to Measure the Outcomes of International Scholarships

      • Mirka Martel

      Pages 281-304

   4. International Scholarships and Social Change: Elements for a New Approach

      • Joan R. Dassin, David Navarrete

      Pages 305-327

This book explores the multiple pathways from scholarships for international study to positive social change. Bringing together studies from academic researchers, evaluators and program designers and policymakers from Africa, Asia, Latin and North America, Europe, and Australia, the book compiles the latest research and analysis on the policy, practice, and outcomes of international scholarship programs. Contributions examine the broad trends in sponsored overseas study, program design considerations, the dynamics of the immediate post-scholarship period and the impact of scholarships on international education and development. Particular attention is focused on assessment and evaluation, the complexities of selecting awardees, the dynamics of returning home and concerns about brain drain and the state of knowledge and research on long-term outcomes of international scholarships with social change aims.nt>

• exchange programs
• international education
• social change
• scholarship programs
• Fulbright and Commonwealth Scholars programs

“Imaginatively crafted with inputs by authors with diverse backgrounds and expertise, this book convincingly establishes the changing social function of international scholarships and stimulates future debates on the subject.” (Rwekaza S. Mukandala, Vice Chancellor, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

“This volume powerfully demonstrates the many ways scholarship programs can have impact beyond individual scholars. The authors masterfully weave together academic research and case studies of innovative scholarship programs proven to create global leaders, reverse so-called brain drain, and improve society.” (Hilary Pennington, Vice President for Education, Creativity, and Free Expression, The Ford Foundation)

“Higher education is one of the most powerful drivers for innovation in a country. Scholarship programs unlock pathways to social change and innovative approaches to issues of common concern. Study abroad experiences change lives and create new and unexpectedhorizons; this book shows how.” (Hilligje Van’t Land, Secretary General, International Association of Universities)

• Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Waltham, USA

  Joan R. Dassin

• University of California, Institute for the Study of Societal Issues, Berkeley, USA

  Robin R. Marsh

• The Association of Commonwealth Universities, London, United Kingdom

  Matt Mawer

Joan R. Dassin is Professor of International Education and Development and Director of the MA Program in Sustainable International Development at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, USA.


Robin R. Marsh is Senior Researcher at the Institute for the Study of Societal Issues, University of California, Berkeley, USA.


Matt Mawer is Senior Research Officer at The Association of Commonwealth Universities, UK.

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