College Advantage Flyer
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We knew there was a need from the field for something to show students, parents, and teachers the value of AFS; especially when it comes to college admissions.
The double-sided College Advantage Flyer talks about what colleges are looking for, how an exchange program develops those qualities in you, and why AFS should be that program. It answers a lot of the "why" questions. It also has quotes from parents and students about how their AFS experience helped them achieve their college dreams.
We hope that you'll find this useful and a great resource to hand out to begin that discussion about the value of AFS and get people realizing that AFS is much, much more than just a trip abroad. It will change your life. This can be a really great tool!
Updates
The sending team plans to come out with a revised version of this flyer, listing colleges that offer advantages to AFS returnees. As you hear new information about this, please add to or edit what's below.
University of the Pacific School of International Studies (SIS)
Offers two $1000 scholarships, renewable annually for 4 years, for AFS returnees. As of the fall of 2008, Francia (Frances) De Jesus, returnee to Italy (summer '08), SIS class of 2012, holds one of them.
University of Mississippi Chinese Language Flagship Program Scholarship
The Chinese Language Flagship Program at The University of Mississippi wishes to announce that it is reserving a scholarship for an AFS alumnus or alumna who is applying for admission in 2011 and who is dedicated to achieving superior proficiency in Chinese. Applications for 2010 admission are no longer being accepted. Candidates must apply for admission to The University of Mississippi and to its Chinese Language Flagship Program, and must identify themselves as AFS alumni/alumna, indicating the languages and levels of language they have studied, as well as their overseas exchange destinations. Applicants should visit http://www.olemiss.edu/chinese to learn more about the program, about the cost of attending The University of Mississippi, and about how to apply to the University and to the Flagship Program. Applicants activate their competition for the scholarship reserved for an AFS alumnus or alumna by e-mailing <chinese@olemiss.edu> with their AFS information by February, 2011.
The size of the scholarship will depend on the recipient's success in the Chinese Language Flagship and can amount to as much as $24,000 over a multi-year period (receiving this award in no way disqualifies students from receiving other scholarship offers from The University of Mississippi, the Croft Institute for International Studies, the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, or other entities at the University). The Chinese Language Flagship Program is highly selective, and applicants must be admitted according to the normal selection criteria to be eligible for the scholarship. All inquiries may be directed to <chinese@olemiss.edu>. We welcome your applications!! For more information about The Language Flagship, which also includes programs in Arabic, Russian, Korean, Hindi, Farsi, and more, please visit their website at www.thelanguageflagship.org.
Beloit College (Wisconsin)
Beloit offers a merit-based scholarship of $20,000 ($5,000/year) to a student who has participated in an AFS study abroad program. Interested students must submit an essay discussing the impact of their international experience. Admission application complete and essay submitted by mid-January. Learn more: http://www.beloit.edu/prospective/afford/merit/.
Chatham University (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
AFS/YFU/Rotary International Scholarship For students that have participated in American Field Service (AFS), Youth for Understanding (YFU), or Rotary abroad programs. To apply for this scholarship, please submit the completed application form, a letter of interest and an essay describing your intercultural experience. There are a limited number of scholarships available. Amount $2,500 Renewable annually based on GPA of 2.8 or higher and full-time enrollment Priority Deadline: March 1 http://www.eastchance.com/uni.asp?id=1091
Rhodes College (Memphis, Tennessee)
The American Field Service (AFS) Returnee Scholarship is a Scholarship sponsored by Rhodes College.
Award Information: Amount of Scholarship: Minimum: $500, Maximum: $2000 Application Deadline: 15-Jan Requirements: Applicant must be an AFS returnee and indicate interest on admissions application. Financial need is considered. Eligibility: College freshman, Other
Sponsorship provided by: Rhodes College 2000 North Parkway Memphis, TN 38112 USA Email Address: adminfo@rhodes.edu Phone Number: 901 843 3700 Fax Number: 901 843 3631 http://www.rhodes.edu
You can find out more by contacting: David J. Wottle Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Email Address: wottle@rhodes.edu
Kansas State University (Manhattan, Kansas)
Philip and Jeune Kirmser AFS International Scholarship This $600-$800 a year scholarship will be awarded to a former AFS international student who attended a local or heartland area high school and is now properly enrolled in any curriculum at Kansas State University and needs financial assistance. If you are a former AFS student please contact the Office of International Programs at abroad@ksu.edu or call 532-5990.
