Richard P. Palmieri Memorial Scholarship
Deadline
March 20, 2009
Awards are made in the spring semester for the following academic year.
Description
The Richard P. Palmieri Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to qualified students interested in participating in a study abroad program in Italy. The recipient will receive $2,350.
Eligibility Requirements
- Participate in a semester or year-long study abroad program in Italy
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 gpa
- Demonstrate financial need
Stipulations
Recipients of the Palmieri scholarship will be expected to write an article about their time abroad for the study abroad newspaper and/or IAS website.
Application Procedures
- Verify with the Financial Aid Office that you can demonstrate financial need.
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a UMW faculty member. The letter should include a statement regarding the student’s commitment to making the most out of a study abroad opportunity.
- Submit responses to the following three questions. Be sure to include your name, date of birth, and program name.
1) How do you expect the content of the study abroad program to contribute to your academic, career, and personal goals?
2) In what campus-based activity and/or community-based service have you been involved? What insights have you derived from these experiences?
3) Please describe a cross-cultural experience you have had and the insight(s)you have derived from it.