FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH SPAN
SPAN SCHOLARSHIP - RUTH ELLIFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This fund was established in 1991 in memory of Ruth Elliff, a SPANner to Colombia in 1950. Ruth was the first salaried executive secretary for the SPAN program (1951). After her experience with SPAN, she served as an intern at the United Nations and a deputy staff chief at the Central Intelligence Agency. SPAN has received a generous gift from the family of Ruth Elliff to provide a scholarship available for all SPAN students.
ELIGIBILITY:
This award ranges from $250.00 to $1000.00 depending on funding received during the academic year of the student. It is available to all participating students. The full award of this scholarship is dependent on active participation in the program Participation includes:
- Attendance at all four SPAN days and at the spring banquet
- Completion of thirty total hours of office assistance
- Assistance with the annual Phone-a-thon
- Completion of research paper
ANNE E. HAMMILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was first awarded in 2001 in remembrance of Anne Hammill, a SPANner to Finland in 1957. Ms. Hammill's interests were in the fields of agriculture and applied economics. In her career, she worked for the US Department of Agriculture, the Federal Reserve Board, the Office of Management and Budget, and the General Services Administration. Preference for this scholarship will be given to University of Minnesota students in the fields of applied economics and agriculture. The amount awarded to students in the Applied Economics Department is $600.00. Other awarded amounts vary depending on availability of funds.
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Interest in the fields of applied economics or agriculture or demonstration of the spirit and ideals of SPAN
- Completion of a signed financial resources disclosure
- Submission of a 1-2 typed statement addressing the following:
- What is the value for international education for you and for students in general?
- Why did you chose the SPAN program and country?
- What is your background in international affairs?
- How do you expect that this experience will affect your academic and career goals?
Please be specific
- Submission of a 1-2 typed statement addressing why you reflect Ms. Hammill's background and how your intended project focuses on aspects of applied economics or agriculture. If you do not meet these criteria, please address how you have gone beyond the basic expectations of SPAN and how your intended project reflects the ideals and spirit of SPAN
JUDEE J. KLEFFMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Kleffman scholarship was created in memory of Judee J. Kleffman, a SPANner to Ghana in 1961. Her time in Ghana was followed by a period as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Ethiopia from 1962 to 1966. In addition to her travels with SPAN, Ms. Kleffman served the program as Program Coordinator from 1981 to 1985. Preference for this scholarship is given to students studying in Africa. In the absence of an African option, preference goes to students traveling to countries of lesser socio-economic development. Criteria are financial need and a commitment to participation in international affairs. The amount awarded for this scholarship is $500.00.ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:
- intended travel to Africa or to an underdeveloped country
- Completion of a signed financial resources disclosure
- Submission of a typed 1-2 page statement addressing the following:
- What is the value of international education for you and for students in general?
- Why did you choose this study abroad program and country?
- What is your background in international affairs?
- How do you expect that this experience will affect your academic and career goals?
Please be specific
JOHN D. LINDSTROM SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of a signed financial resources disclosure
- A copy of a current academic transcript (unofficial copies permissible)
- An essay of no more than four pages answering the following questions:
1. Introductory Information
- Name
- Current address and phone number
- Permanent address and phone number
- College and year
- Major/minor
2. Study Project Information
- Proposed title of project
- Country in which project will take place
- What it is that you hope to learn from this project
- Intended outline of the project (intended method for preparing for this project, intended sources for learning about the topic before and during travel, intended cities and regions, intended research methods, etc
- What past experience prepares you for this project
- Why you want to study the proposed topic and how it relates to your future goals
INEZ WANGAARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is offered in remembrance of Inez Wangaard, a SPANner to Guatemala in 1948. Ms. Wangaard had interests in many areas, including architecture, photography, the Spanish language, textiles, music, botany, and history. She was also interested in the needs of other people. This prompted her to contribute in many ways to Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
All SPAN students are eligible for this scholarship of $300.00. Recipients are students who exemplify the personality, values and goals of Inez Wangaard.
ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Completion of signed financial resources disclosure
- Submission of a typed 1-2 page document addressing the following:
- What is the value of international education for you and for students in general?
- Why did you choose the SPAN program and country?
- What is your background in international affairs?
- How do you expect that this experience will affect your academic and career goals?
Please be specific
KENNETH NORQUIST SCHOLARSHIP
JOANNE BUGGEY SCHOLARSHIP
SPAN financial aid and scholarship applications are due in the SPAN office by February 27, 2009.
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