Deadline: March 1, 2010 for programs during Summer 2010, Fall 2010, and Academic Year 2010-2011.

Amount:  $1,000

Source of funds:  Through the generosity of Dr. Edward J. and Mrs. Eileen M. Roccella, their friends and relatives, The Andrew Roccella Memorial Scholarship endowment has been established to remember in a very special way Andrew J. Roccella.  For more information about the history of this scholarship click here.

Eligibility:  1)  GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale; 2)  demonstrated interest and ability in one or more foreign languages; 3) applicant for a semester or academic-year, Purdue-approved program. 

How to apply:  After you apply for a Study Abroad program, log in to your My Study Abroad page.  Further instructions will be included in a green box.

Application guidelines: An application consists of an essay in response to the points listed below. Each answer is limited to 250 words.

• Discuss a cultural, political, economic, or social aspect of your host country and relate it to your personal goals and objectives in choosing to study there.
• What financial constraints do you have?  If necessary, describe changes in financial standing (i.e. recent loss of income), additional family expenses due to illness or death, or other unique circumstances (i.e. non-contributing parent, loss of aid/scholarship while studying abroad, etc.)

Selection: Scholarship applications from students planning to study abroad in Summer 2010, Fall 2010, or Academic Year 2010-2011 will be evaluated after March 1, 2010.  Students currently studying abroad, or who have already returned from studying abroad, are not eligible to apply for this award.

Funds are limited, and awards are usually granted shortly after the Study Abroad application deadline of March 1, 2010.

Deadline: March 01, 2010

Scholarship Type: Study Abroad Office Based Scholarships