Linda Jackson Straus afs scholarship



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Linda Jackson Straus AFS Scholarship
This scholarship is created in memory of Linda Straus, who dedicated so much of her life to building a legacy of intercultural learning through the AFS program in the Oxford community. The purpose of the scholarship is to continue the AFS mission by offering financial assistance to a Talawanda student who plans to study abroad with AFS.

 

A sub-committee appointed by Oxford AFS sitting board of directors will be the entity in charge of making decisions about the allocation and distribution of AFS funds for this scholarship. This scholarship is completely funded through efforts by the AFS Oxford Chapter and will be awarded directly to the applicant separate from any monies awarded through AFS-USA.



 

Applicant Eligibility


  • Applicant must be a Talawanda High School student who has been accepted in the AFS Study Abroad Program

  • Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.8

  • Strong participation in the AFS exchange program at Talawanda and in the Oxford community.

  • Standard application form must be completed and turned in by the deadline


Basis of the Award

 


  • Involvement and Leadership in the AFS program at Talawanda

  • Essay (maximum of 500 words)

  • Two letters of recommendation by non-family members. One must be a teacher. (students may use the recommendation from their AFS application for one of the letters)


Amount of the Scholarship for 2014-15 Up to $2,500.00



The scholarship will be applied directly to the student’s AFS Account as a program fee reduction for their study abroad experience with the program.

Linda Jackson Straus AFS Scholarship Application- 2014-15
Name of Applicant: ________________________________________
Current Grade: _________
Home Address: ________________________________________

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Phone Numbers: Home_______________ Cell________________
Parents Names: ________________________________________
Accepted in AFS Study Abroad Program? Yes__ No__
If yes, which Country? ___________________________________
Cumulative GPA: ___________
Involvement in THS AFS Club and other Extra Curricular Activities- Please give a brief description of your involvement in clubs, athletics, volunteering, etc. Please indicate any leadership positions held. Use the back of this page, if necessary.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
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Essay- Reflect on your involvement and leadership in the AFS program at Talawanda. Describe your aspirations and expectations for your upcoming experience in the AFS study abroad program.
Letters of Recommendation- Please submit two letters of recommendation by non-family members. One must be a teacher. Note: Your reference letter from your AFS application may be used for one of these recommendations.
ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH

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