UNA Department of Foreign Languages
Scholarship Application Guidelines
Students taking a foreign language course are eligible for four
scholarships awarded on a yearly basis.
The Department of Foreign Languages Scholarship
Four awards per year (two awards in the Fall semester and two awards
in the Spring semester)
Deadline for Fall semester: October 30th
Deadline for Spring semester: March 1st
The following basic criteria will be applied to applications. Applicants
must have:
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cumulative GPA of 3.0 overall;
at least one semester of study left after the award is made;
All criteria will be interpreted according to the discretion of the
Department Scholarship Committee. In judging a scholarship
candidate, the Committee will consider a student’s potential for
making a contribution in the area of Foreign Languages as well as
evidence of academic achievement, responsible character, sense of
purpose, growth, and participation in departmental activities.
Significant contribution to foreign languages or the department may be
a deciding factor, if all other criteria are judged equal.
Students wishing to apply should complete the application below. It
may be either submitted electronically or printed out and given to:
Mrs. Joy Kelly
Department of Foreign Languages
Wesleyan Hall Room 209
T: 256.765.4390
F: 256.765.4911
jlkelly@una.edu
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The University of North Alabama
Department of Foreign Languages
Scholarship Application
If you hope to use scholarship funds for study abroad, please indicate
the country and program you are interested in:
Personal Information
Name:
Permanent Address:
UNA Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail:
Student ID Number:
Date of Birth:
Are You a US Citizen? Y
Sex: M
F
N
Language Information
What is your native language?
Foreign Language Courses and Grade Earned in Each:
Course:
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Grade:
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Academic History
High School Attended:
Graduation Date:
High School GPA:
Are you currently enrolled at UNA? Y
Expected Graduation Date:
N
Major:
Minor:
Cumulative GPA:
Leadership Positions, Club Memberships, Honors Received (High
School and University)
Essay. Attach a 400- to 500-word essay (double-spaced, size 12 font)
on the importance of foreign language study to your personal and
professional goals.
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