Stephens Scholarships

PAYS 90% OF THE COURSE FEE AND
OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES

Requirements for Application

• Completed SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
• Essay

Eligibility (READ CAREFULLY!)

• ONLY for students without A.C. international experience
• Minimum GPA: 3.00
• Junior /Senior status by the date of departure
• Significant financial need as determined by FAFSA
• Enrollment in an international JanTerm or MayTerm course
• Graduating seniors taking May 2021 trips are not eligible

Conditions of Awards

• Deadline for application is March 13, 2020
• Short essay (prompt below)

Other Information

• All awards for JanTerm / MayTerm 2021 will be made before registration in April 2020.
• Students must register during April registration.
• Deposit of $250 will be due at time of registration and is not part of the scholarship process.

Essay Prompt

Write a short essay (250-350 words) explaining your perception of the educational value of taking an international JanTerm / MayTerm course.

How would such a course impact your academic and personal growth, both as a synthesis of what you've already accomplished at Austin College as well as potential for the future?

What do you hope to learn from the experience?