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Goal
To stimulate diversity in University of Minnesota learning abroad
programs.
Eligibility Criteria
Students must be University of Minnesota, Twin Cities degree-seeking
undergraduate students. Applicants should enhance diversity in study
abroad programs. Diversity is defined broadly to include geographic,
academic, or ethnic diversity, outstanding special skills and/or
talents, outstanding leadership achievements, unique work or service
experience, and outstanding or extensive community involvement.
Preference is given to students of color and international
students seeking experiences in a new culture.
Application Process
If you are applying for the Twin Cities Diversity Scholarship, please
submit an essay of no more than 450–500 words. (This essay
should be separate from the essay for the UMTC University-Wide Study
Abroad Scholarship.) In the essay, answer the following questions:
- How do you anticipate that study abroad will impact a) you
as a person, b) your academic goals, and c) your long-term
goals? - Why did you select the program listed on your application and how are you preparing for your experience?
- Describe the unique qualities you possess (i.e., ethnic/cultural diversity, special skills or talents, unique work or life experience, leadership achievements, or community involvement) and how those unique qualities would contribute to the diversity of your study abroad program.
Because of a limited number of Diversity Scholarships, you are encouraged to also apply for other Learning Abroad Center administered scholarships.
Awards
| Term |
Annual
Awards |
Amount |
Academic Year 07-08 |
2 |
$3000 |
| Fall Semester 07 | 2 |
$1500 |
| Spring Semester 08 | 3 |
$1500 |
| Summer Session 08 | 3 |
$1000 |
Global Seminars/ Short-Term Programs* 07-08 |
8 |
$1000 |
Students receiving the Twin Cities Diversity Scholarship are not eligible for any additional awards from the Learning Abroad Center during that term.
*Short-term programs must be a minimum of 3 credits and 3 weeks.
Last modified on May 13, 2008 |