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SIMMONS DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR AWARD

Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

LOCATION: USA

The Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award is a competitive merit award that recognizes the best and brightest students interested in a transformative education at Simmons University.

ELIGIBILITY:

Apply as a first-year student for the fall semester

A minimum GPA of 3.50

A record of taking college prep, AP, or IB Courses

English Proficiency is required for non-native English speakers.

Standardized test scores (optional) of 28+ ACT or 1300+ SAT

Community Involvement: Applicants should showcase a history of active engagement in their community through volunteer work, leadership roles, or other forms.

Passion for the Field: Applicants should demonstrate a passion for their chosen field of study. This passion should be evident in their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and resume.

Students who meet the criteria above are often also interested in the Honors Program at Simmons.

BENEFIT:

This scholarship is awarded for the duration of a four-year period of full-time undergraduate study, and supersedes any previously awarded merit scholarship.

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UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN

Application Deadline: July 1, 2024.

LOCATION: England

Encouraging an increase in women considering senior leadership roles. They have two scholarships available for exceptional female candidates in each diploma cohort.  The awards are accompanied by a financial contribution covering 50% of the diploma programme fees

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to female applicants.

Academic achievement (assessed through CV, transcripts, and the scholarship statement). 

Professional achievement; in particular, evidence of leadership or leadership potential (assessed through CV and the scholarship statement). 

A desire to inspire/act as a role model (assessed through the scholarship statement). 

A readiness and enthusiasm to become a committed ambassador for the School, representing the School’s values, whilst on the programme and beyond (assessed through scholarship statement). 

You must submit a completed diploma application and upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) in the ‘Funding’ section of the programme application form, addressing how you meet the scholarship selection criteria. 

BENEFIT:

50% of programme fees.

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