Gearen Dublin & Developing Regions Scholarship

Scholarship type:

Merit-based Scholarships

Description:

John Gearen, a member of the IES Abroad Board of Directors for many years and past chair of the Board for six years, is a leading real estate attorney and Rhodes Scholar who is involved in numerous philanthropic causes. Mr. Gearen has generously established this scholarship to support students who have an interest in studying on the IES Abroad Dublin program or at another IES Abroad Center in a developing region of the world (Argentina, Chile, China, Ecuador, India, Morocco, or South Africa). Preference is given to students interested in Ireland.

Amount:

Ranges up to $1,000

Eligibility:

Open to students who have been accepted to and attend an IES Abroad fall, spring, academic year or calendar year program in Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, India, Ireland or South Africa. Preference is given to students interested in Ireland.

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.
The scholarship recipient will be required to present a brief written bio statement to Mr. Gearen. Guidelines will be provided with notice of award.
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.

How to apply:

Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) [1] before starting the application process

Apply to an IES Abroad Fall, Spring, Academic Year or Calendar Year Program (if you have not done so already)
Submit an IES Abroad Scholarship Application [2]. You will be required to upload the following materials for this application:
- 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.
- Personal Statement (250 word count) - Tell us about your academic interests and your reasons for studying abroad. Discuss any relevant work or extra-curricular experiences dealing in developing regions and discuss the goals you hope to achieve while studying abroad.
- Academic Essay - Read the guidelines [3] on writing this required essay.

Deadlines

Fall/Academic year deadline:

May 1

Spring/Calendar year deadline:

October 25

Programs:

Dublin - Irish General Studies

Cities:

Dublin