LETU - Global Scholars Scholarship

Global Scholars Scholarship Expectations

The Application Deadline for the Global Scholars is March 20th, 2013.

Global Scholars Overview: LeTourneau University is committed to being a university of global influence. In order to foster this commitment we have established the Global Scholars/Global Fellows Program. This co-curricular program, administered by the Center for Global Service Learning, consists of 1) LeTourneau University students who receive the Global Scholar designation because of their international interest, experience, and service, and 2) LeTourneau University faculty members who receive the Global Fellow distinction because of their demonstrated global experience and influence in their scholarship and service. The Global Scholars/Global Fellows Program encourages collaboration between faculty members and students that will enhance scholarship and service that impacts global communities.

Seven Aims of the Global Scholars Program:

Global Scholars will be awarded a Global Scholar scholarship beginning their first year. The scholarships will range between $1,000 and $2,500 per year, and will be awarded for the duration of their studies (up to eight semesters) as long as they remain in good standing academically and with respect to program expectations. This scholarship would be in addition to any other financial aid or institutional aid, and will be based on the applicant’s international interest, experience, global awareness, academic goals, and financial need. In order to maintain a Global Scholar designation, students agree to the following:

1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
2. Serve as an ambassador for the Global Scholars/Global Fellows Program.
3. Commit to giving back through service to LETU by dedicating time to projects administered through the Office of Global Initiatives, such as helping with new international student orientation, helping with the recruiting of international students, living in the International House, helping with projects in the Center for Global Service Learning, etc. These service projects will be assigned based on individual schedules, interests and skill sets.
4. Actively participate in the Global Scholars and Fellows meetings held throughout the academic year.
5. Attend the annual Global Fellows Colloquium.
6. Serve as a peer leader to an entering global scholar.

And fulfill at least four of the following:

1. Participate in a Global Service Learning Project.
2. Participate in a Study Abroad program for academic credit.
3. Participate in a Missions or Vision Trip.
4. Declare an International Studies or related major or minor.
5. Reside in the International House for at least one semester and participate in the living-learning community.
6. Documented attendance at international academic events (workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.).
7. Demonstrated foreign language proficiency.

Global Scholars will be recognized with this distinction with a medallion and certificate upon graduation and on their academic transcripts.

Interested in becoming a Global Scholar? Fill out an application!