Truman State University Rainbow Scholarship Supports Study Abroad, 2018

Truman State University offers Rainbow Scholarship for LGBTQI students who plan to study abroad for the academic session of 2018-2019. The scholarship is available exclusively to US students who are currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the U.S.
The Rainbow Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving LGBTQI student who aims to participate in a high-quality, rigorous education abroad program.
Truman State University is a public liberal arts and sciences university located in the United States.

Scholarship Description:

• Applications close: January 10, 2018
• Course Level: The scholarship is available to pursue an undergraduate degree.
• Study Subject: The scholarship is awarded in the fields offered by the university.
• Scholarship Award: Up to $10,000; $5,000
• Number of scholarships: Number of scholarship is not given.
• Scholarship can be taken at Study Abroad

 Eligibility for the Scholarship:

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:

• The Rainbow Scholarship recipient must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the U.S. (graduate students are not eligible)
• Study abroad program must be eligible for academic credit at the student’s home institution
• Study abroad program must include at least four weeks (28 days) in country/countries

Eligible Countries:

• USA applicants are eligible for the scholarship.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must be undergraduate students.
English Language Requirements: Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of the language of instruction of the host university.

Undergraduate Scholarship 

Scholarship Award:

• The scholarship will cover up to $10,000; $5,000 for students who plan to study abroad during the fall (2018) or spring (2019) semester; and awards that are prorated by number of weeks in-country (with a minimum of $1,250) for students studying abroad during summer 2018

How to Apply:

• Online application form (includes an unofficial transcript)
• Financial aid form (to be filled out by financial aid office)
• Recommendation letter (submitted by a professor or advisor, maximum of one)

Scholarship Link