It's August, which for many students means that back-to-school college planning is in full swing. As you're figuring out your
schedule for the next school year, you may be thinking of studying abroad. For students seeking
scholarship opportunities to fund a spring semester overseas, check out the Ashley Soulé Conroy Foundation Scholarship, this week's Scholarship of the Week.
The family of Ashley Soulé Conroy established this
scholarship for undergraduate students after Ashley's untimely death on a trip to India. The goal of the foundation is to establish a permanent fund to help other students achieve their dreams of studying abroad. Scholarship awards will be based on merit, personal qualities, and/or financial need.
Prize:Scholarships will be awarded in amounts of $500-2,500 for students participating in study abroad programs.
Scholarship money will go towards expenses related to study abroad for the semester in which the student participates in a study abroad program.
Eligibility:Students currently
attending college who have completed at least 30 credits with a GPA of 2.75 or higher, are enrolled in good standing at a college or university, and who plan to study abroad.
Deadline:December 1 for spring semester programs, March 1 for summer semester programs.
Required Material:Applicants must submit the following:
- a completed scholarship application
- proof of financial need (applicants fulfill this requirement by completing the FAFSA)
- a résumé detailing work experience and interests
- a 500-800 word scholarship essay on one of two themes: essays should either tell about which place a student would most like to visit and why, or describe an experience that has shaped the student's life.
Further details about the application process can be found by conducting a free college scholarship search on Scholarships.com. Once the search is completed, students eligible for the award will find it in their scholarship search results.