Scholarship for Perugia, Italy Study Abroad

THE UMBRA INSTITUTE IN PERUGIA
SISTER CITIES SCHOLARSHIP

The Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy will offer two partial scholarships annually, one per semester, each worth $6,500. In addition, the Grand Rapids – Perugia Sister City Committee will offer $750 to the winner. (Recipient must cover remaining expenses.)

For application, procedure, deadlines, and costs, please visit the Umbra Institute site.

The site also contains a list of courses.

Purpose:
To strengthen the friendly relations between the Umbra Institute, the City of Perugia, and her U.S. Sister Cities of Grand Rapids and Seattle.

Selection criteria:
This scholarship is offered to current undergraduate college/university students for either the fall or spring semester. Applicants must be a resident of Grand Rapids attending any U.S. college, in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and sophomore or higher status. Applicants must complete application form (available online) which includes a reference and an essay. The Umbra Institute will select the recipient at its sole discretion by considering academic and personal qualifications and needs.

Please also check with your school’s deadlines for study abroad applications and eligibility. *

* GVSU students apply for study abroad by Sept. 10, 2007 for spring semester 2008 and by Jan. 15, 2008 for fall semester 2008 at GVSU, Padnos Center for International Studies (contact: Kate Stoetzner).

The GVSU Political Science department also sponsors a faculty exchange with the University of Perugia. Click here for Professor Richards's recent photos and impressions.