Women's Committee of the University of Akron International College Ambassador Award
The Women's Committee of The University of Akron International College Ambassador Award was established in 1990, under the name The Women’s Committee of The University of Akron International College Ambassador Scholarship, when the Committee began to provide annual assistance to a student participating in an international study program at any accredited institution abroad for one semester.
It was revised in 2019, including a name change to The Women’s Committee of The University of Akron International College Ambassador Award. This award is intended to encourage undergraduate students to explore the world, learn of and live in other countries, gather information about cultures, customs, people, education and family life, and then share their experiences with others.
University of Akron undergraduate students who have been accepted for a semester or year-long study abroad program, and who are full-time and in good academic and conduct standing, are eligible to apply for this award. Candidates also must have one year or more remaining for undergraduate degree completion.
Applications must include two current letters of recommendation. Details on application and award requirements are available through The University of Akron’s Education Abroad Office. Selection will be determined by the International Ambassador Scholarship Committee of The Women’s Committee of The University of Akron in collaboration with the Education Abroad Coordinator. If members of the Committee are unavailable or decline to participate in the selection process, then selection will be determined by the Education Abroad coordinator or their designee.
Recipients will be required to serve as The Women’s Committee of The University of Akron International Ambassador for one year following their education abroad experience. This assignment includes making a presentation on their experiences at an Education Abroad Fair, a Women’s Committee meeting, and one other University event, as coordinated through the Education Abroad Coordinator. The recipient must sign an award requirement document, which is available through the Education Abroad Office, upon acceptance of this award.
Selected recipients will receive an award in an amount to be determined by The Women’s Committee International College Ambassador Scholarship Committee as funds are available. Award monies must be used toward the study abroad program for which the student applied, or returned to the University in the event that the recipient cannot participate in the study abroad program for any reason.
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