The BP Global Citizens of Tomorrow scholarship program

 

The BP Global Citizens of Tomorrow scholarship program provides financially-challenged students the opportunity to study abroad and gain the intercultural skills needed to

succeed in a global economy. The goal of the program is to increase students' intercultural awareness and second-language skills.

2016 marks the fifth year of the program. Twenty-three full scholarships to study abroad for a year in one of five countries will be awarded by AFS-USA to high school students residing in the USA who want to study in:

Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, South Africa.

Full scholarships will be awarded to financially-challenged students from diverse backgrounds with strong academic records and a desire to study abroad. Students with demonstrated strengths in academics and an interest in science, technology, engineering, math or other fields important to the energy industry will be a focus of the program.

In addition, 25 students from those countries will come to the U.S. to study in the greater Chicago area, and the states of Washington and Texas. If you live in one of these areas and are interested in opening your home to a BP scholarship recipient, learn more about becoming a host family with AFS-USA.

 

BP Scholarship Eligibility

Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Financial Need: Qualify for need-based financial aid as determined by submitting a financial aid application.
• Academic Achievement: Determined by a teacher recommendation, academic history and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
• S.T.E.M. Interest: Possess academic and career interest in science, technology, engineering, math or other fields important to the energy industry.
• Age Range: Be between 15 -18 years of age (graduates and graduating seniors are not eligible).
• Diversity: AFS and BP share a commitment to diversity and encourage students from any background to apply, including students of color and members of other under-represented communities.

How to Apply:

Applicants must complete the following steps by the deadline on March 14, 2016.

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1. Begin the process.

2. Submit a FAST application.

3. Complete your AFS application.

Application deadline: march 14, 2016

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source: afsusa