St. Elijah's and Anthony Shadid Arabic Language Study Scholarship

The St. Elijah’s and Anthony Shadid Arabic Language Study Scholarship will be awarded to the best student in Middle East Studies whose principal language of study is Arabic.

This scholarship was created out of the initiative and generosity of OU alum Anthony Shadid and the St. Elijah’s Church. The scholarship is unique in that it emphasizes the value of language and cultural experiences in the Middle East.

Awards will be given on a competitive basis to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in International and Area Studies and participating in an OU approved study abroad program in the Middle East. Awards are based on factors such as grades, promise in the field, language acquisition, faculty recommendations and the student’s financial need.

Eligibility Criteria:

• For undergraduate students, junior level standing and a minimum of one year of study completed at OU by the time of participation in study abroad program
• For graduate students, nine credit hours of graded coursework at OU
• Must be a full-time, regularly enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in the College of International Studies
• Must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Study abroad destinations are limited to the Middle East

Deadline: February 1

IMPORTANT NOTE: Any student unable to complete the program will be required to return the full amount of the award to the College of International Studies.
 

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