2015-2016 Mohamed S. Farsi Foundation Scholarship
In conjunction with American University’s Washington Semester Program
Application Deadline: May 1, 2015
Please complete all Three (3) sections of the application to ensure you are considered for
funding from the Mohamed S. Farsi Foundation (MSFF). Funding is available for two
Mohamed Said Farsi Scholars each academic year.
Submit this form to the School of Professional and Extended Studies International Enrollment
and Student Services Team at: washsem@american.edu. Representatives from the university and
the foundation consider applicants jointly.
Part I: Applicant Contact Information
Personal Information
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Last (family name)
First
MI
Gender: ! Female ! Male
Citizenship(s):________________________________________________________________
Current Residence (City, Country):________________________________________________
Reliable Email Address (es):
Reliable Phone Number(s):
Personal/Private___________________________ Home Phone: +____-_______________
In-Session/School__________________________ In Session Phone: +____-____________
Additional________________________________ Cell Phone + ___-__________________
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Part II: 2015-16 Mohamed S. Farsi Foundation (MSFF) Scholarship Essays
Please complete both essays to be considered for the MSFF Scholarship. Feel free to
submit additional documents with your essay responses, as needed.
A. There has been a lot of change in the Middle East recently, and particularly in Egypt and
Tunisia. How do you see yourself working to improve your country once you have
completed university? Please include how you will work to insure the participation of all
citizens in the decision process and improve quality of life for everyone:
! See attachment marked A for response to this question.
B. The Mohamed S. Farsi Foundation seeks to provide students the opportunity to
participate in the Washington Semester Program with full funding for the entire
academic year. The aim of the foundation is to support students with a demonstrable
financial need, whereby without foundation support, they would not otherwise be able to
study in the United States.
Please explain your financial need.
! See attachment marked B for response to this question.
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Part IV: Consent and Disclosure
! I authorize and permit American University to communicate personal data, education
records and relevant financial documentation pertaining to my application with the Mohamed S.
Farsi Foundation.
! I agree to make myself available to the Mohamed S. Farsi Foundation for an in-person or
telephone interview. I understand that I am not required to travel for this interview.
! The information disclosed on this application is accurate. I agree to abide by the regulations
of the American University School of Professional and Extended Studies Washington Semester
Program. I also grant American University permission to use any photographs of me and quotes
taken in connection with the Mohamed S. Farsi Foundation, School of Professional and
Extended Studies and/or American University.
Signature
Date ________________
Final Step: Submit your Application and Supporting Documents
All applications must be received by May 1, 2015
Please submit all scholarship applications via email or express mail:
Option 1 - Email electronic application materials to:
washsem@american.edu
Subject: MSFF Scholarship
Option 2 - Print and mail hard copy application materials to:
Washington Semester Program
School of Professional & Extended Studies
American University
4000 Brandywine St, NW
Washington, DC 20016 USA
ATTN: MSFF Scholarship
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