Open to students who have an interest in urban studies (a major in urban studies is not required).
Scholarship winners must study an urban issue while abroad and write a scholarly paper on the research conducted. At the conclusion of the program, the student must submit a research paper discussing the proposal and research findings to the IES Abroad Center Director and make a formal presentation at the appropriate IES Abroad Center.
Amount:
Ranges up to $3,000
Eligibility:
Recipients must be accepted to and enroll in an IES Abroad program.
Mimimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 (out of 4.0) required
Recipients must attend a college or university that is a Member or Associate Member of the IES Abroad Consortium. In addition, your home school must have a policy of transferring at least 75% of institutional aid for study abroad.
Return Requirement: If awarded one of these scholarships, at the conclusion of the IES Abroad program you agree to submit a 1-page statement about your experience abroad, including how it has affected you personally, professionally, and academically and how this scholarship supported your endeavors. Once submitted, this statement becomes property of IES Abroad and excerpts may be used in any/all IES Abroad electronic and printed publications. Additional details and instructions will be emailed to you after your program ends.
Transcript - one (1) additional college transcript (in addition to the one submitted with the IES Abroad Application). Clear and legible photocopies are accepted via upload or mail, but NO fax copies will be accepted.
Faculty Letter of Recommendation from a professor who has commented on your academic performance.
Study Proposal (500 words) - Create a formal study proposal concerning an urban issue that you intend to study while you are abroad. The project should involve a comparison of an urban issue across two or more cultures. Include a brief annotated bibliography.
Personal Statement (250 words) - Describe your achievements, citing specific recognition or awards you may have received.
Adelyn Dougherty Leander Urban Issues Scholarship
Open to students who have an interest in urban studies (a major in urban studies is not required).
Scholarship winners must study an urban issue while abroad and write a scholarly paper on the research conducted. At the conclusion of the program, the student must submit a research paper discussing the proposal and research findings to the IES Abroad Center Director and make a formal presentation at the appropriate IES Abroad Center.
Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) [1] before starting the application process