Santa Clara Sister-County Commission offers scholarship for Santa Clara County residents for pursuing study certified abroad program in Florence or at the University of Florence, The County of Santa Clara and the Province of Florence have a Sister-County relationship that promotes intercultural and educational exchange between these regions.
Every year the Santa Clara Sister-County Commission offers scholarships to university students who are participating for an academic year in a University approved International Program in Florence, Italy. The Florence Sister County Commission may approve scholarships toward the studies abroad (per year), of one or more students, depending on qualification of applicants. Money is dispersed in half increments, per each academic semester.
Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the Universities
Course Level:Enrolled in a University-certified study abroad program
Provider: Santa Clara Sister-County Commission
Study at: Italy
How to Apply: By Post
Application Deadline: April 26, 2013
Scholarship Information: http://www.sccgov.org
Eligibility:
-Academic Excellence – 3.0 cumulative GPA or above
-Residence in Santa Clara County for at least six months while studying at a university in Santa Clara County, or residence in Santa Clara County for at least six continuous months immediately prior to enrolling in a university outside of Santa Clara County. Applicants should provide a copy of any two of the following documents to prove their residency: a California Driver’s license with an address in Santa Clara County; a recent income tax return showing a Santa Clara County address; proof of voter registration in Santa Clara County, or a utility bill with the student’s name and address in Santa Clara County
-If an applicant resides or resided with another person or persons (such as his or her parents) in Santa Clara County, a utility bill with that other person’s name and address will also be accepted as proof of residency; in such cases, the applicant should indicate his or her relationship to the person whose name appears on the utility bill
-Must be a matriculated student participating in a U.S. University certified study abroad program in Florence, Italy or enrolled at the University of Florence. Please provide copy of official letter of acceptance into study abroad program in Florence, Italy
-Must have completed 60 units or more by time of departure for the program
-Must describe their interest in Italian culture in one to two paragraphs
-Must complete application, including copies of transcripts, statement of purpose and three letters of recommendation
-If selected as a scholarship recipient, you will need to provide your social security number for tax purposes, before a check is awarded.
