Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


International Experiences Program

Ester Catherine Harmon Scholarship

Application Deadline:

February 15 for summer and fall semesters.

October 15 for spring and summer semesters.


Award Amount:
$ 1,000 to $ 2,500 Number of Awards: Minimum of 11

Administered By:
Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Purpose:
For undergraduate students in a student teaching experience abroad at the elementary-school level in a foreign language, or who are participating in a foreign language study abroad experience. An award for foreign language study abroad is renewable for a student teaching abroad in the language. Preference is given to those with demonstrated financial need. To demonstrate financial need, be sure to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For priority consideration, send in the FAFSA by February 14. The FAFSA will be made available electronically in late November. Persons not currently receiving student aid should request a federal Personal Identification Numper (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov and complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Eligibility Requirements:
College Sophomore, Junior, or Senior, majoring in either 1) Elementary Education or in Foreign Language Education and working toward an endorsement, minor, or double major in a language for which ISU has a filed program with the Iowa Department of Education, or 2) Foreign Language Education and working toward a major in a language for which ISU has a filed program with the Iowa Department of Education. Students must be admitted into the ISU Teacher Education Program. When the award is disbursed, the student must be 1) participating in a student teaching experience abroad at the elementary school level in a foreign language or 2) participating in a foreign language study abroad experience.

Application
Procedures:
Complete a CHS International Scholarship Application Form and submit together with supporting documents indicated on the application form. Request your references to complete and submit a CHS International Scholarship Recommendation Form for you.

For More
Information:
Contact Alex Andreotti, 515-294-7357, aleand@iastate.edu