Overview
The Bedell World Experience Asia Scholarship will be awarded to an eligible undergraduate student wishing to study in a geographical area where Japanese, Chinese, or Korean is the primary language. This competitive, merit-based scholarship is designed for undergraduate students who are native residents of Iowa and propose to study for at least one semester in one of the areas listed above. In addition to the merit component, successful applicants will also show demonstrated financial need.
One (1) $1,000 Bedell World Experience Asia Scholarship will be awarded for a semester-length or academic year program. This award is not renewable.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must:
- be an undergraduate, full-time, degree-seeking UI student in good academic standing
- have completed at least 12 semester hours by the application deadline
- demonstrated financial need per UI Award Letter
- have 3.5 UI cumulative GPA as reported on the unofficial UI grade report
- be a native Iowa resident (native residents of Iowa is defined as an individual who was born in Iowa and has spent the majority of their life in Iowa - as per donor's request)
- plan to study in a geographic area where Japanese, Chinese, or Korean is the primary language for at least one semester
Selection procedure and criteria
- academic and personal objectives which are clearly defined and realistic
- academic achievement and preparation
- quality and completeness of the essay submissions
- contribution of the study abroad experience to the student's overall academic program
- the anticipated impact of studying abroad as an Iowan
- evidence of maturity, motivation, and adaptability to a different cultural environment