Eligibility Requirements

• Two letters of recommendation: One from an academic reference, such as a teacher or guidance counselor, and one from someone outside the student’s educational institution, such as a community leader, employer, or business owner.
• Essay (minimum 500 words, 12 pt. font, double spaced) explaining future goals, c involvement in international community and a general knowledge/understanding of international affairs.
• Resume with outline of accomplishments
• Copy of high school transcript or college transcript.. Both high school and college transcripts are required if the applicant/student is in their first year of college.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (unweighted).
• All applications are due by July30.Recipients will be announced by August 30.
• If a scholarship is awarded, the recipient will need to provide his/her/their social security number.

Criteria

• The scholarship opportunity is open to all US High School students and US residents, having a 3.0 GPA (unweighted) or higher, and currently attending any US high school, college or university.
• All applicants for a scholarship must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program with in an accredited college, university, or in an accredited program offered by a technical or vocational school, located in the US
• If awarded, a scholarship of $1,000.00 will be paid out in two installments,. Applicants may reapply each year, however there is no guarantee of award. Applicants awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship (“Recipients”) may reapply for and may receive one renewal scholarship, so long as the Recipient has maintained at least a 3.0 GPA (unweighted), however, there is no guarantee of a renewal scholarship for any Recipient. A renewal scholarship, if awarded, shall be paid out in one or two additional, separate installments,
• Financial Need will be a consideration, but not a requirement.
• Ambassadorial Roundtable membership/involvement is not a requirement, but will be viewed favorably.
• Scholarship Recipients are required to attend one Young Diplomats meeting during their first college year.
• Scholarship money is provided directly to the student. Funds will be released upon the receipt of proof of enrollment.

Application Process

Application fee: $25.00 non-refundable. Completed application packets are only accepted in electronic form and must be e-mailed to: chris@ambasadorialroundtable.org