The NSBE International Studies Scholarship 2011
Purpose: To advance the global expansion of NSBE’s mission via the encouragement of member participation in cross-border academic exchange.
Eligibility:
Open to ACTIVE NSBE undergraduate and graduate student members that meet the requirements listed below.
Applicant must:
- Be a full-time student in a country other than his or her country of citizenship at the time of scholarship disbursement. (Example: US student studying abroad in Ghana.) Summer study-abroad programs are acceptable. OR
- Hold NSBE-International student membership status in NSBE IMPAK (i.e. a NSBE member belonging to a non-United States based chapter.).
- Minimum GPA requirement: 3.2/4.0(Cumulative), ‘B’ Average (80%), or equivalent.
- Applicant must provide a statement (in English) on the topic, “The Impact of NSBE International Exposure on Membership Growth and Development .” Essay must not exceed 350 words or one page in length.
- Scholarship award must be applied towards tuition of study program and/or learning materials (i.e. textbooks, lab materials, etc).
Non-engineering/technical majors are NOT eligible.
Application Requirements:
- Complete ONLINE application on NSBE IMPAK System
- Official transcript (Spring 2010 or Later should be used)
Award: Two (2) $500 scholarship awards (Valued in US Dollars)
Online Submission Deadline: January 21, 2011
Unofficial transcripts can be emailed to scholarships@nsbe.org. Please do NOT send Degree Audits. Submissions must be transcripts with member's name, student ID and cumulative GPA listed.
Mail official transcript to:
NSBE Transcripts
205 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
For more information contact:
Programs Department
703.549.2207
scholarships@nsbe.org
PLEASE NOTE: You MUST post a CONFIRMED GPA between 3.2 and 4.0 (80% or B Average) for your application to be eligible for judging. Please be sure to forward ONE copy of your official transcript to the NSBE Office prior to the deadline. Only ONE official transcript is needed for ALL scholarships that you apply for.
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