Study Abroad Program

THE MERRILL SCHOLARSHIP
THE MARTIN YANUCK SCHOLARSHIP
THE J.P. MORGAN CHASE SCHOLARSHIP
THE INTERSTUDY SCHOLARSHIP
THE STRICKLAND-COOK SCHOLARSHIP
THE RICK J. & ANNA L. MILLS SCHOLARSHIP
THE LADY VON STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP
THE JAMES GATES SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP

Apply Online in two steps:

1. Complete the Acknowledgement Form;
2. Complete the Online Application

The Merrill, Yanuck, J. P. Morgan Chase, Strickland-Cook, Interstudy, Rick J. & Anna L. Mills and Lady Von Scholarships are intended to provide students with an opportunity for study in a foreign setting at a university-level program.

The student must use her award for a semester or year of study for credit to be applied toward the completion of requirements for graduation. Moreover, the recipient of a Merrill, Yanuck, J. P. Morgan Chase, Strickland-Cook, Interstudy, Rick J. & Anna L. Mills and Lady Von Scholarship is expected to return to the college for at least one semester after the completion of her year abroad and during that time she is expected to share her experiences with her fellow students in the college.

ELIGIBILITY

• Sophomore classification at the time of application with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0
• Good physical and mental health, intellectual curiosity, maturity of judgment, soundness of character, good citizenship on campus and in her home community

REQUIREMENTS

• Completion/filing of application due: Wednesday February 1, 2012 - Milligan Bldg., Suite 1000 by 5:00 p.m. THE APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• Transcript of all college work.
• Two (2) faculty letters of reference (one from someone in your major), which speak of your personal and academic qualities sent to Dr. Margery Ganz, Campus Box 1447 or the Study Abroad office located in Milligan Bldg., Suite 1000 by Wednesday February 8, 2012 (no exceptions).
• Interviews with the Study Abroad Committee will be based on the quality of the application you submit.
• Medical Form.

COMPONENTS OF THE AWARDS

There is no fixed dollar value of the award. The award can be used in conjunction with other unrestricted aid toward tuition, room and board, fees, transportation and other subsistence where necessary.

THE AWARDS DO NOT COVER:

• Insurance (unless included in fees of study center)
• Clothing
  
• Souvenirs
• Independent travel and optional trips
  
• Admission to monuments, museums, places of entertainment
• Telephone calls
• Laundry, dry cleaning
• Baggage handling charges and tips at hotels
• Application fees
• Security Deposits
  

POST SELECTION PROCESS

• A recipient is notified in writing of her selection.
• A recipient finalizes her plan of study overseas and files any necessary documents through Dr. Ganz’s office –Milligan Bldg., Suite 1000.
• A recipient is responsible for procuring her passport, her immunizations and arranging her travel to the city of overseas departure.
• A recipient is expected to work closely during this period with Dr. Ganz.

Apply Online

1. Complete the Acknowledgement Form;
2. Complete the Online Application