Eligibility and Criteria

Eligibility

Essential Criteria for Applicants

The John T. Petters Foundation seeks to increase study abroad opportunities for students who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.

This scholarship is open to undergraduate college students in good academic standing who meet the following criteria:

• The Applicant must be pursuing a study abroad program that has a focus on international business
• The Applicant should be undergoing the study abroad application process which would be eligible for credit by the student's home institution
• The Applicant must have financial need for scholarship funding
• The Applicant must be a United States citizen

Selection Criteria

Our Foundation looks to support a diverse range of students who have been traditionally underrepresented in study abroad including, but not limited to students with:

• High financial need
• Interest in studying in diverse countries
• Interest in study programs that emphasize cultural immersion
• Diverse ethnic backgrounds
• Accomplishments that indicate leadership, character, integrity and motivation
• Disabilities

Judging of Applications:

The selection criterion for the John T. Petters Scholarship reflects its core values. All applications are reviewed in their entirety.

• Financial need (extra attention is shown to applicants who demonstrate high need including working students, students taking out loans and students with low family income)
• Personal essay
• Passion for education and studying abroad
• Academic performance (official transcript required)
• Faculty and advisor recommendations
• Study Abroad Program (extra attention is shown to programs over three weeks in length and programs that focus on cultural immersion)

Note: Funds will only be granted upon acceptance into program