Kansas Distinguished Scholarship Program
Kansas Board of Regents
Deadline: June 1.
To encourage students from Kansas public universities to experience global perspective gained from study abroad. Qualifications: Applicants must be a permanent Kansas resident for a minimum of five years prior to start of study abroad program; must be accepted to a graduate program at an eligible Kansas college or university and plan to pursue a program of study related to foreign affairs; appropriate fields of study include, but are not limited to, anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology; straight-forward language studies are typically not approved for the fellowship. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the sole discretion of the selection board and may be based on the applicant’s character, plan of study, and financial need; preferences given to applicants whose studies are directly related to foreign affairs. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online nomination form; provide a statement of applicants educational plans, not to exceed three double-spaced pages; include information about applicants program of study, the nature and purpose of the foreign study, and how the program is linked to the furtherance of a global community; provide a financial summary of applicants proposed study abroad program which includes estimated expenses and available financial resources; clearly indicate the sum applicants are requesting from the Pearson Fellowship Fund; attach official transcripts for all of applicants collegiate credits, undergrad and graduate to date; provide a total of three reference letters: two reference letters from professors who are familiar with applicants academic work; one letter of endorsement for applicants Pearson Fellowship project from applicants graduate advisor; the completed application and all supporting materials may be emailed. Focus: International affairs and relations.