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Alumni Scholarship

Alumni Relations Office of ֱappopens a competition among ֱappstudents for Alumni Scholarship 2021!

Funded by donations from ֱappalumni, the Alumni Scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to community service as well as the potential to help in building strong ֱappalumni communities around the world after graduation.

A maximum of 10 scholarships is available for the 2020-2021 Academic Year. The scholarships will cover part of the tuition fee in the amount of up to $2,000.

Eligibility:

To qualify for the Alumni Scholarship Program you should:

  • Be enrolled as a full-time student
  • Be sophomore or junior
  • Have proven record of volunteer / extracurricular / work experience
  • Be willing to support the ֱappAlumni Relations team for 40 hours per semester during the academic year
  • Be committed to volunteer for ֱappafter graduation

* Students who receive a full scholarship and are in their last year of study are not eligible to apply.

Program Requirements:

While studying at ֱappyou are expected to:

  • Complete a 40-hour/semester volunteer program at the ֱappAlumni Relations Office

After graduation from ֱappyou are expected to engage in any of the following:

  • Organize an ֱappalumni community in your area
  • Organize alumni events in your area
  • Provide career support to current students and fellow alumni
  • Share relevant job announcements with ֱappAlumni Office
  • Help ֱapprecruit talented prospective students
  • Come up with new ideas on how to support ֱappalumni, career and recruitment initiatives in your area

Application Process:

To participate in the program please provide us the following information:

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Motivation Letter (up to 500 words) a) introduction of the student; b) what is ֱappfor the student? c) what changes can be introduced in the university for making it a better place? d) ideas on fostering relationships with ֱappalumni (university and alumni); e) why he/she is the best candidate
  • Curriculum Vitae

All documents should be submitted by filling out the google form via the link

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee consisting of Development Office representative and Alumni Council members on a non-bias and non-discriminatory basis.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Selection criteria:

Status

Enrolled full-time student in any of the departments of the university

Year of study

Bachelor’s: second, third, fourth year. * Students who receive a full scholarship and are in their last year of study are not eligible to apply.

GPA

Minimum 3.2

Extracurricular activities

Proven record of volunteer / extracurricular / work experience

Additional

  • Demonstration of motivation in giving back to the ֱappcommunity during studies and after graduation.
  • Complete a 40-hour/semester volunteer program at the ֱappAlumni Relations Office

Application process

CV

An applicant is requested to demonstrate all achievements: volunteer/extracurricular/ work experience; achievements in sports; participation and awards in Olympiads; receiving any scholarships and other

Essay

An applicant is requested to demonstrate his/her suitability for the scholarship by writing an essay of max 300 words on topics:

a) introduction of the student and why he/she is the best candidate b) what is ֱappfor the student? c) what changes can be introduced in the university for making it a better place? d) ideas on fostering relationships with ֱappalumni (university and alumni);

* Applicant is free to address any other questions in an essay in addition to the mandatory questions above

** Creativity, ability to think outside of the box is highly encouraged and considered as main selection criteria

Transcript

An applicant is requested to provide with a copy of his/her transcript

Additional documents

An applicant is not allowed to attach any other documents besides a CV, transcript, and essay to the application. However, selected candidates will be additionally requested to submit proving documents (certificates, photos, and others)

Selection process

Process

Applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee on a non-bias and non-discriminatory basis.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Selection Committee

Four representatives of the ֱappAlumni Council; and three representatives of the ֱappDevelopment and Alumni Relations Offices

For any questions, please write to alumni@auca.kg.

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