Umbra-Perugia Sister City Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to further strengthen the close and friendly relations between the Umbra Institute, the City of Perugia, and her Sister Cities in the U.S. by making studying abroad in Perugia more affordable for college and university students who are residents of Grand Rapids, Michigan or Seattle, Washington.

Qualifying applicants must be:

APPLICANTS

They must study or live in Grand Rapids, MI or Seattle, WA.

ELIGIBILITY

They must be Umbra Institute applicants with a minimum GPA of 2.75.

BENEFIT

Umbra offers up to 4 scholarships each semester for up to $2,000.

Criteria

The scholarship is offered to current undergraduate college or university students who plan to study abroad at the Umbra Institute in Perugia for the fall semester, spring semester, or both. The scholarship applies to only one semester per applicant. Applicants must be in good academic standing with their home school with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.

Selection

Application Procedure and Deadlines

All applicants must complete the online Umbra-Perugia Sister City Scholarship Application Form below and the Umbra Institute’s online application for enrollment, found here. Scholarship recipients will be selected once a qualified candidate applies. Winners will be notified by email. The deadline for program applicants is June 15th for the fall semester and October 15th for the spring semester.

The Umbra Institute will offer up to four (4) scholarships per semester, each worth up to $2,000 off the semester fees in the form of a discount. This award is intended to help cover a portion of the overall costs of studying at the Institute for a full semester.

The scholarship is a partial scholarship and recipients are responsible for all remaining fees, flight costs, meals, and personal expenses.

Umbra-Perugia Sister City Scholarship Online Application

Instructions: To apply for the Umbra-Perugia Sister City Scholarship, please complete this form and submit it by the deadline of June 15th for the Fall semester and October 15th for the spring semester. Applicants must also email a scanned copy of their official university transcript to [email protected].

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Current GPA*
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I am applying for the following semester*
Write a 500-1000 word essay answering the following questions: 1) Why would you like to study in Perugia at the Umbra Institute? 2) What are your personal goals for your semester abroad? 3) Why do you feel you would be a good candidate for this scholarship?*
Applicant Electronic Signature*
By signing my name, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information furnished in this application is true and complete. I understand that if information is found to be incorrect or false, this application may be rejected and/or the scholarship may be revoked. Scholarship amounts are subject to change without notice and are contingent upon availability of funds. The Scholarship Application Committee decisions are final and made after thorough consideration.
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