Marie McKay Global Citizen Scholarship

Deadline: Fall Semester: June 1 / Spring Semester: October 1

Description: The McKay Global Citizen Scholarship is designed for the Athena student who can best demonstrate an interest in and intention to promote the concept of social justice at a city, state, national, and/or global level. Because students that study abroad become many of our world's future leaders, it is extremely important that these students consider ways to become globally competent citizens. The recipient of this award must demonstrate an initiative to give back to society, an awareness of global community, and an intent to apply the skills and lessons learned abroad to his/her future endeavors.

Academic Level:

• Bachelors

Amount: USD 1,000

No. of Scholarship Recipients: 1 per semester

Criteria: In order to apply, each student should construct a 500 word essay that outlines his/her interest in social justice and service programs, any previous experience with similar initiatives, as well as a description of how the skills and lessons learned abroad will be applied to future endeavors that will contribute to the betterment of society. * No minimum GPA requirement * In order to be eligible for the scholarship, student must be accepted into an Athena semester or year-long study abroad program.