Scholar Abroad Scholarship $5000

Studying abroad has become more than just a way to learn a language. Modern studies suggest college students need more international and cultural knowledge to successfully adapt to society post-college: having an international background is an important tool socially, professionally and educationally. NSCS proudly offers scholarship funding to help expand our members' horizons. One $5,000 scholarship is awarded each fall and spring semester and one $2,500 scholarship is awarded for the summer term.

Key Dates Spring 2012:

• Application Opens: September 20, 2011
• Application Closes: November 21, 2011
• Notification Date: January 4, 2012

Key Dates Summer 2012:

• Application Opens: January 10, 2012
• Application Closes: March 13, 2012
• Notification Date: April 11, 2012

Key Dates Fall 2012:

• Application Opens: May 11, 2012
• Application Closes: June 18, 2012
• Notification Date: July 18, 2012

Eligibility

• Must have at least a 3.4 GPA
• Must be an NSCS member in good standing
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in an accredited institution
• Must be enrolled and accepted in an accredited scholar abroad program
• Must have a completed member profile.  Click here to log in and complete your profile now

Please Note

• All checks will be disbursed directly to your scholar aboard program
• Essay responses may be used by NSCS for varying purposes
• If selected, necessary information must be received by NSCS within two weeks of notification date or scholarship will be forfeited
• NSCS reserves the right to change any aspect of this scholarship at any time with or without notice

Apply for the Scholar Abroad Award Fall 2012:

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Summer 2012 Recipient:

Congratulations to Brittany Morris of Arizona State University

		"With the help of the NSCS Scholar Abroad Award, I will have the opportunity to partake is the most gratifying and beneficial emotional and mental experience of my education. With four brothers and sisters, a part-time job and school - the notion of studying abroad seemed improbable and I could not thank - or give enough credit to - the help that NSCS has supplied me with. I will be traveling to Paris, France to complete my thesis on Women and the Veil under President Nicholas Sarkozy's ban on the veil. I will be visiting French ghettos, conducting interviews and producing a documentary. Projects such as these are vital to the social dynamic of varying religions across the world and I want to thank NSCS for being a part of that experience."

Spring 2012 Recipient:

Congratulations to Dominique Marinello of Chapman University

		"This scholarship means everything to my studies and my overall Italian experience. I can now fully take advantage of studying in one of the world’s most beautiful and historically captivating countries without an overwhelming financial burden. You have not only awarded me $5000; you have given me the opportunity to truly experience Italy with an open heart and mind minus the worries of heavy student loans and post-graduation debt. This freedom of mind means more than you can imagine; this freedom of mind means everything... Thank you for the amazing gift you have given me. Your generosity will not be forgotten as I begin my journey towards coming to know this world we live in, making it better along the way."

Past Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to Eileen Skyers of the University of South Florida, recipient of the NSCS Scholar Abroad Summer 2011 Award.  She will be studying in Paris, France this summer.

Congratulations to Emily Lootens of University of Washington, recipient of the NSCS Scholar Aborad Spring 2011 Award.   She will be studying in Rome, Italy.

You can read all about Emily's adventures in her blog at http://romamia.tumblr.com/

Congratulations to Shanikia Nicole Young of Columbus State University, recipient of the NSCS Scholar Abroad Fall 2010 Award. She will be awarded $5,000 to help fund her studies in Japan this fall.

You can read all about Shanikia's adventures in Japan at her blog: http:// shanikiayoung.wordpress.com/

Read about the adventures and experiences of past Scholar Abroad recipients here!