The Worthen Vascak Scholarship for International Study, Research, and Service
The purpose of the Scholarship is to assist PSU domestic undergraduate and graduate students realize their dreams for study abroad, through traditional study abroad programs, research abroad, short-term faculty led travel courses, internships, etc.
CRITERIA and SELECTION
Eligible students shall be in strong academic standing, according to the minimum standard required for study abroad, and must be participating in a credit-bearing study abroad program or experience.The scholarship may be awarded for the traditional academic semesters, Winterim, or summer session as long as the program is credit-bearing.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- 12/01/2024
- Supplemental Questions
- In 750 words or less, please provide a detailed personal statement that includes the reasons you are pursuing a program abroad, your goals for your program abroad, and why this specific program will benefit you academically or professionally. Please also include information about any personal circumstances that you would like the committee to consider. At the top of your essay please include the name of your program, the location, and the dates. Attach a detailed estimated budget for your program.
- In 500 words or less, please provide information on your engagement on campus and off-campus. This could includes sports, clubs, jobs, volunteer experiences, service trips, and so on. Also provide information on how you plan to promote study abroad when you return to campus.
- Letter of Recommendation
- Please provide the dates of your trip, destination and purpose for the trip.
- Please upload a complete budget ( as described in the scholarship information)
- Please tell us about any other monetary sources you have (the type and amount, of each ie; Financial Aid, Fundraising, Work, etc.)
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