Open to students in any major who have demonstrated leadership and/or commitment in such areas as social service, student government, politics, or community development/welfare.
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.
How to apply:
Apply to an IES Abroad Fall, Spring, Academic Year or Calendar Year Program (if you have not done so already)
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 community and/or leadership involvement. Provided context for your achievements by discussing why you chose to engage in these activities, what you learned in the process, and what impact your efforts had on others. Please focus your discussion on the most significant activities you have completed after high school.
Open to students in any major who have demonstrated leadership and/or commitment in such areas as social service, student government, politics, or community development/welfare.