Application for International JanTerm / MayTerm Scholarships Updated on: February 6, 2020 Stephens Scholarships - Pays 90% of course fees and projected out-of-pocket expenses. General Awards - Pays from $1000 to $2500 toward course fees depending on need and class rank. CRITERIA -Financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid -No Austin College international experience -Minimum 3.00 GPA for Stephens Scholarship -Good academic standing for General Award -Projected classification as of the end of the Spring 2021 semester. -Reasons for traveling abroad as discussed in the descriptive essay (required for Stephens applicants ONLY) NOTE: Students may be considered for both awards but can only receive a single scholarship.Name* First Last A.C. Student ID#*A.C. Box*A.C. Email I am applying for...*(Students who apply for but do not receive a Stephens Scholarship will automatically be considered for a General Award. Stephens Scholarship General Award Describe any previous international experience, either while at Austin College or before. (or indicate "none")*Do you have any preferred destinations?Are there places or regions of the world you have a special interest in? This doesn't necessarily have to relate to a Jan Term.Essay Response for Stephens ApplicantsWrite a short essay (approx. 300-350 words) explaining your perception of the educational value of taking an international JanTerm course. How might 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? (It is suggested you complete your essay in a word processor and then paste it into the field below.) Essay*SignatureBy submitting your name in the box below, you agree to allow the Financial Aid Office and the Registrar's Office to release information necessary to complete this application. You also authorize the use of this data by the scholarship selection committee.Applicant's Full Name* Scholarship AwardsThe Jan Term Committee will award scholarships according to the following criteria: your financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid, your previous experience abroad, your academic achievement including GPA, your projected classification as of the end of the Spring 2021 semester. Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible for this award. Deadline: FRIDAY, MARCH 12 at 11:59 p.m.
