Laurel Sparks Study Abroad Scholarship
Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time Sophomore or above, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be pursuing a major in Spanish or Spanish education, be enrolled in or have completed Spanish 312, and be participating in a department-approved study abroad program. Preference will be given to students participating in their first study abroad trip. The student must submit a 1 page statement that describes specific plans for studying abroad, how this is important to your educations goals and future plans, and academic references to the Chair of Dept. Modern Languages.
- Donor
- Laurel Sparks
- Award
- Varies
- Scopes
- College of Arts and Sciences, School of Humanities
- Deadline
- 03/01/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- Please state the number of advanced placement, CLEP, or placement credits you have completed.
- What is your cumulative GPA in only your Modern Languages Spanish or French courses (academic major GPA)?
- Study Abroad
- 1. Do you intend to participate in a Study Abroad Program?
- 2. If yes, which semester do you plan to Study Abroad? (Example: Spring 2022)
- Please provide a 300-word statement that discusses your qualifications for the Modern Languages scholarship(s) for which you have applied. Your statement should describe your specific plans for your language major and for studying abroad as well as how you see studying abroad as important to your educational goals and future plans. You should also discuss your academic interests, professional goals, collegiate honors and awards, and if any special circumstances qualify you for this scholarship. Be sure to address the specific requirements for any scholarship you selected.
- Please provide the contact information of ONE academic references, including name, title, email address and phone number.