Established by Panos and Debi (Stephens) Kalaritis, the Dr. Joseph Donald Stephens DDS Global Scholars Program seeks to fund high impact study abroad experiences for 91茄子 students.
Awards are $2,000 per student.
Eligibility
The scholarship is available to any undergraduate or graduate 91茄子 student
who participates in short-term study abroad. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
to participate in study abroad.
Additionally, eligible students must be willing to:
- Meet and have dinner with donors.
- Present travel experiences to the 91茄子 Board of Trustees.
- Agree to provide regular weekly updates while abroad to the Director of Study Abroad as well as social media.
- Promote study abroad during open houses, club day, and related events.
How to Apply
To apply, please send:
- A 1000 - 1500 word essay on your study abroad plans. Your essay should include a statement of the program you are applying for, your current academic status (year and major), your study abroad goals (e.g., credits, research, language skills), your campus leadership experiences, and previous international experiences (none is OK - that's the point of this scholarship).
- A tentative budget, including airfare, housing, tuition costs, meals, and fees.
- A letter of support from your advisor sent directly to the Study Abroad Director.
All materials should be submitted to:
Dr. Andreea Maierean
The deadline for applications is Oct. 1.
Recent Winners
- Dillon Davis - Dillon used his Stephens Scholarship to travel to Southampton University, England to study the genetics of macular degeneration.
- Jacee Yorks - Jacee used her Stephens Scholarship to travel to Australia for a business internship with .