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Person of the Year Fellowship Program

BRAZILIAN AMER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

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Rolling / Open

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Overview

Person of the Year Fellowship Program

Status: Active and ongoing

Overview: The Person of the Year Fellowship Program awards scholarships to exceptional young Brazilian professionals accepted into leading US graduate programs. Established in 2011, this program supports emerging professionals who show potential to drive impact in the Brazilian-American community.

Geographic Scope: Supports Brazilian professionals pursuing graduate degrees in the United States

Focus Areas:

  • Graduate education in top-tier American universities

  • Emerging professionals with potential to drive impact in Brazilian-American community
  • Eligibility:

  • Brazilian professionals

  • Accepted into leading US graduate programs

  • Show potential to drive impact in the Brazilian-American community
  • Funding Partners:

  • Instituto Ling

  • Fundação Lemann

  • United Airlines

  • Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc (NY, US)
  • Impact to Date: As of the latest information (2022-2026), the program has awarded 177 scholarships to exceptional young Brazilian professionals, fostering a new generation of transformative talents

    Funding Source: Proceeds from the Person of the Year Awards Gala Dinner

    Contact Information:

  • Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce Inc

  • Phone: +1 (212) 751-4691

  • Email: awardscommitteepoy@brazilcham.com

  • Website: brazilcham.com
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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