A website sponsored by the Office of the Minister for Population and Ethnic Affairs has been developed specifically for Estonians living abroad. The site features important events, links to local organizations, and even a forum to discuss any topic you wish. Click here to access the site: Estonians Abroad
The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) has released the dates for the 2009 Baltic Conference. The event will take place May 15-16 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington DC. Latvian President Valdis Zatlers will be the keynote speaker. Click here for complete details and registration information: JBANC.org
Marylandi osariigis heategevusorganisatsioonina inkorporeeritud “Eesti kultuurpärandi toetusfond” (Estonian Cultural Heritage Fund, Inc.), mille eesmärgiks on toetada eesti kultuuri püsimist USA-s, alustab tegevust. “Toetusfond” pakub stipendiume kvalifitseeritud isikutele, kes taotlevad kõrgharidust, kas USA-s või mujal, mis võimaldaks neil ennast rakendada eelmainitud eesmärgi huvides. Kõrghariduse taotlemine Eesti kõrgkoolides, ükskõik mis alal, rahuldaks seda nõuet.
The Estonian Cultural Heritage Fund, Inc., established to support the preservation of Estonian culture in the US, is being activated. The Fund will award scholarships to qualified US citizens who want to pursue a higher education in subjects related to Estonian culture, wherever such courses are being offered. Attending an institution of higher learning in Estonia in any field shall satisfy this requirement. The Fund will also award grants to qualified individuals who wish to research or document Estonian culture as it exists in the US. (more…)