Overview
The Richard J. Tyner Scholarship will provide competitive, merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students in the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) majoring in a world language, political science, international relations, or international studies who are participating in a study abroad program or an international internship program through International Programs. Applicants should plan to participate in an academic credit-bearing study abroad or internship abroad program of at least one semester in length, or in a summer internship program that is at least eight weeks in length.
The Richard J. Tyner scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded in the fall and spring semesters, and during the summer for internship programs that are at least eight weeks in length; the number of awards will be determined by number of eligible applicants and available funding.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must:
- be an undergraduate, full-time, degree-seeking UI student enrolled in CLAS at the time of the program abroad, in good academic standing
- have a minimum 3.33 UI cumulative GPA as reported on your unofficial UI grade report
- have completed at least 12 semester hours by the application deadline
- have declared a major in a world language, political science, international relations, or international studies, and be participating in a study abroad program or an international internship program through International Programs
About the Richard J. Tyner Scholarship
Tyner Scholarship
A generous gift from Richard “Dick” J. Tyner (BA French, political science ’70) established an endowed fund to provide scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in a world language, political science, international relations, or international studies. The Tyner scholarship provides funding for students to participate in study abroad or intern abroad programs. Tyner benefitted from scholarship support that allowed him to complete his graduate studies in England, and he feels that international experience helped prepare him to live abroad for many years in Saudi Arabia and Dubai as an international corporate lawyer.
“I established the Richard J. Tyner International Programs Scholarship so that other students can have a similar experience abroad and expand their horizons.” Richard J. Tyner
Selection Procedure and Criteria
- academic and personal objectives that are clearly defined and realistic
- academic achievement and preparation
- the anticipated impact of your choice in light of your academic discipline/major
- quality and completeness of the essay submissions
- factors leading you to select the country of study
- the contribution of study abroad experience to your overall academic program
- evidence of maturity, motivation, and adaptability to a different cultural environment
Application Procedure
Students may enroll in a formal academic study abroad program sponsored by the University of Iowa or another accredited U.S. university or exchange organization or may enroll directly in a foreign university. All eligible enrollments must be approved and facilitated by UI Study Abroad. Some locations may not be approved for study when there are elevated health or safety risks.
Students who meet the requirements listed above are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. The application packet includes the application form, two essays (Statement of Proposed Study and Personal Statement (each 750 words or less), UI Award Letter, and an unofficial grade report (both available from MyUI), and two letters of reference (UI faculty/Teaching Assistants).
To apply for this merit scholarship, complete ONE Semester Merit Scholarship Cover Sheet and ONE Semester Merit Scholarship Application, marking the scholarship along with any other requirement(s) listed specific to the scholarship. This process will result in the submission of ONE application, required essays, required reference letters, and grade report. Incomplete application packets will NOT be accepted.
Submission Deadline
Summer 2024 - Thursday, March 7, 2024 (internships 8 weeks in length)
Fall 2024 - Thursday, March 7, 2024
Spring 2025 - TBA
The final deadline listed for the corresponding application submission is the date listed above. No applications will be accepted after this deadline!
Recipients talk about impact of award
"Thank you so much for assisting me in my study abroad journey. Your financial support helped me live in Spain for four months, vastly improve my Spanish, learn how to surf, explore Europe, and make invaluable connections with people from around the world. Your support for the study abroad program makes a huge difference for students to be able to continue their academic career in a different country. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
- Grace Kiple, former recipient of the Richard J. Tyner study abroad scholarship
"I am sincerely honored to have been selected as a recipient of several Richard Tyner scholarships during my time at the University of Iowa. Thanks to your generosity, you made it possible for me to study abroad, something nobody else in my family had done. The cross-cultural exposure shaped my global perspective and pushed me in the direction of learning about the way the world works through the lens of people with lives far different than mine. It's something a farm kid would not have experienced otherwise, so thank you."
- Jonathan Sanford, former recipient of the Richard J. Tyner study abroad scholarship
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