THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

2017

Information and Application Procedures

The “International Student Leadership Scholarship” is an annual award for international students. The purpose is to recognize outstanding leadership and contributions to the integration of international students and international awareness at St. Thomas. Undergraduate and Graduate students are encouraged to apply; every attempt will be made to award one of each. OISS will convene a committee of faculty, staff and students to select 2 recipients. The award includes a $500 tuition scholarship and a certificate. The presentation of the awards will be made at the International Dinner on Saturday, April 1, 2017.

The scholarship award

$500 Tuition Scholarship (if the recipient has paid all bills and is completing studies in Spring 2017, arrangements will be made to receive the scholarship in the form of a check).

A certificate with recipient’s name reading “University of St. Thomas International Student Leadership Scholarship.”

Eligibility criteria and procedures

Candidate must have completed at least 1 semester at St. Thomas and be currently enrolled

full-time.

Previous winners of this award are not eligible.

Candidate must be on F-1 or J-1 immigration status.

Undergraduates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and Graduates a minimum of 3.3.

Candidate must be in good standing at the University (no past behavioral violations).

Candidate must have a record of leadership in activities and accomplishments that demonstrate a commitment to the integration of international students and international awareness at St. Thomas.

Candidates must submit an “application form” which includes an essay about their contributions to the integration of international students and international awareness at St. Thomas and ideas for the future. Candidates must also submit a recommendation letter written by a St. Thomas student in a leadership position, faculty or staff member.

Selection Process

Deadline for Applications: Friday March 17, 2017

For further information, please contact the Office of International Students & Scholars at 651-962-6650 or

University of St. Thomas
International Student Leadership Scholarship – 2017

Application and Essay FormApplication Procedures:

  1. Complete this Application Form and write an essay answering the questions below.
  1. Solicit a letter of recommendation from a St. Thomas student in a leadership position, faculty or staffmember.

Candidates must submit this Application Form and Essay along with a letter of recommendation to OISS (send to Mail #5014 or dropoff at Anderson Student Center Room 218)

Note: An application will only be considered if all materials are received by end of day March 17, 2017.

Your Name:______Home Country:______

Immigration (visa) status:______Program Start Date (month/year):______

I am a: ____ graduate I am: ____pursuing a degree

____undergraduate student ____on an exchange program

Major/Field of Study: ______

I hereby give permission for the selection committee to check my GPA, academic record, student account, and any disciplinary records at St. Thomas for the purpose of this application:

______

(Signature)

Essay

Please write a 1 to 2-page essay that addresses the following:

a)How have you been active in promoting intercultural interaction and awareness at St. Thomas?

b)List programs, organizations and initiatives through which you have contributions to the integration of international students and international awareness at St. Thomas.

c)What ideas do you have for promoting the integration of international students and international awareness at St. Thomas in the future?

Deadline for Applications: Friday, March 17, 2017

University of St. Thomas
International Student Leadership Scholarship – 2017

Letter of Recommendation: InstructionsApplicant ______

Writer of recommendation______Phone Number ______

Student (in a leadership role at St. Thomas)

Faculty

Staff

The student has applied for a scholarship which is awarded to students who show outstanding leadership and contributions to:

a)Cross-cultural interaction and the integration of international students at St. Thomas (bringing people together; building relationships)

and

b)International/intercultural awareness at St. Thomas (promoting education and awareness)

Please write a letter telling why you think the applicant deserves this award; in what ways has he/she shown effectiveleadership and made important contributions in this area.