University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL)
2018 Application
SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Each year, GUST offers its students a limited number of competitive Summer Scholarships to enrich their academic experience through international study abroad. Summer scholarships awarded by GUST covers tuition up to (6 Academic Credit Hours) at University of Missouri-St. Louis and a support allowance.
To be considered for UMSL Summer Scholarship, student must meet the following eligibility requirements:
o Be a full-time GUST student.
o Have completed 60 credits.
o Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, or higher.
o Hold a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or
79-80 (internet-based).
Applicants are required to submit the following documents to the Office of Academic & International Affairs (Room W2-207) by February 15th, 2018 (unless otherwise stated):
o Completed application.
o A personal interest essay.
o Two letters of recommendation.
o An official GUST transcript.
o A copy of a recent TOEFL score (valid for 2 years since date test was taken).
PART I: UMSL SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP FORM
(Please type)
NAME OF APPLICANT:
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First/ Middle/ Last
PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS:
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Home Phone Number: ______Cell Phone Number: ______
Email Address: ______GUST ID Number: ______
Communication with scholarship applicants will be conducted primarily through email.
College/Department:
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Major: ______Minor: ______
Cumulative GPA: ______Most Recent Semester GPA: ______
Please summarize your English language training and experience:
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Please summarize your previous experience living or studying abroad (If Applicable):
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PLEASE LIST THE NAMES OF THE TWO GUST FACULTY REFERENCES:
Name:
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College/Department:
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Course(s) taken with instructor:
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Phone Number: ______Email address: ______
Name:
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College/Department:
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Course(s) taken with instructor:
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Phone Number: ______Email address: ______
I hereby declare that the information submitted for the 2018 GUST | UMSL Summer Scholarship application is correct.
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Applicant’s Signature Date
PART II: PERSONAL STATEMENT
(Please type)
Compose an essay stating your reasons for applying for the summer scholarship, and make sure to mention how the experience at UMSL will further your academic and professional goals. (Minimum 300 words)
RECOMMENDATION FORM:
The student named below has submitted an application for the 2018 UMSL Summer Scholarship and has requested that you write a letter of recommendation on his/her behalf:
NAME OF APPLICANT: ______GUST ID: ______
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on their academic merit, maturity, and eagerness to grow both personally and academically from the experience provided under this scholarship.
TO BE COMPLETED BY A GUST FACULTY MEMBER:
A. Letter of Recommendation: In an attached letter, please evaluate the applicant’s academic interest and abilities and comment on why he/she would be a strong candidate for the UMSL Summer Scholarship.
B. RECOMMENDATION FORM:
· How long, and in what capacity, have you known the applicant?
· How would the summer study abroad experience at UMSL contribute to the applicant’s academic development?
· Please comment on the student’s level of English
Excellent Very Good Average Below Average
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C. PLEASE RATE THE APPLICANT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Excellent Very Good Average Below Average
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Comments:
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D. Based on my knowledge and assessment of this applicant, I would
□ highly recommend □ recommend □ recommend with reservations □ not recommend
Comments:
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Reference Name: ______
Position/Department: ______
Work Telephone: ______E-mail Address: ______
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Signature Date
*Please return to the Office of Academic & International Affairs, office number W2-207, by February 15, 2018.
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