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High Academic Achievement Scholarship

Scholarship type: 
Merit-based Scholarships
Description: 

Open to students who are performing academically at an extremely high level of achievement within any major. Applicants may have published a scholarly article, presented at a conference, performed within a professional arena, or achieved any similar academic distinction. 3.3 minimum GPA required.

Amount: 
Ranges up to $3,000
Eligibility: 

Recipients must be accepted to and enroll in an IES 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.
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.
    • Submit Personal Statement (500 Word Count) - Describe your achievements, citing specific recognition or awards you may have received. Provide either a website link or photocopied documentation of these achievements.  Discuss the context of your achievements.  What led to your interests and achievements, what you learned in the process and how your achievements fit in with your goals for the future.
Deadlines
Fall/Academic year deadline: 
May 1
Spring/Calendar year deadline: 
October 25

Source URL: http://www.iesabroad.org/study-abroad/scholarships/high-academic-achievement-scholarship

Links:
[1] https://www.iesabroad.org/system/files/resources/Merit%20FAQs%203.14.2013.pdf
[2] http://www.iesabroad.org/study-abroad/scholarships/high-academic-achievement-scholarship-application