Open to students who have applied to study for a term or academic year in IES Abroad Rio de Janeiro.
Amount:
Ranges up to $5,000
Eligibility:
Recipients must be accepted to and enroll in the IES Abroad Rio de Janeiro program.
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.
Mimimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 (out of 4.0) required
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.
Personal Statement (250 Word Count) - Describe your academic interests in the Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Discuss any relevant work or extra-curricular experiences that may apply to this topic and discuss the goals you hope to achieve while studying abroad.
Academic Essay - Read the guidelines on writing this required essay.
Open to students who have applied to study for a term or academic year in IES Abroad Rio de Janeiro.
Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) before starting the application process