The J. Michael Lawrie Global Education Scholarship
2015-16 Application Instructions and Form
Deadline for 2015-16 winter break and spring semester programs: Oct. 15, 2015
Deadline for 2016 summer/fall semester programs: March 1, 2016
J. Michael Lawrie is a generous alumnus of Ohio University who donated money to the Office of Education
Abroad during the Bicentennial Campaign in 2004 to establish the J. Michael Lawrie Global Education
Scholarship Fund for outstanding student leaders at Ohio University. Mr. Lawrie, who received his bachelor’s
degree in history from Ohio University in 1975, had a distinguished career at IBM as its senior vice president,
leading the company’s global operations in 124 countries. In 2004, he became the CEO of Siebel Systems,
and now works as a business consultant. Mr. Lawrie is a national trustee of Ohio University who attributes a
great deal of his international business success to his initial student leadership experiences during his
undergraduate years at Ohio University. Award amounts will vary. Average award amounts have been
$750-$1,000 in the past.
Please do not submit this form unless you are enrolled full-time in the
College of Arts and Sciences.
Eligibility
To be eligible students must:
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Be Ohio University undergraduate students attending the Athens Campus.
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Be enrolled full-time in the College of Arts & Sciences.
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Have junior or senior status at the time of study abroad.
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Have a minimum 3.4 GPA.
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Be involved in leadership activities on campus.
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Possess a high degree of personal integrity.
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Be planning to participate on an Ohio University study abroad or exchange program.
Students must know the program they are applying to, even if the application has not yet been turned in.
Students may contact the Office of Global Opportunities for more information regarding the approval process.
Selection Criteria
The following factors will be considered in selecting a recipient:
1. Demonstrated leadership on campus and personal integrity
2. Merit/GPA
3. Essay
4. References
5. Personal suitability (maturity, cultural sensitivity, responsibility)
In addition to completing the attached application form, please submit the following by the application deadline:
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An essay describing your leadership experience at Ohio University and reasons for applying for
scholarship. Please write how this study abroad experience will benefit you personally, professionally,
and as a leader. This essay should be double-spaced and one to two pages long.
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Two recommendation letters addressing the selection criteria listed above.
The J. Michael Lawrie Global Education Scholarship
2015-16 Application
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(MI)
PID #: _________________
Current Academic Rank: SO JR SR
Major: ______________________
Minor: ______________________
Number of credits hours earned:______
Cumulative GPA: _________
Are you enrolled full-time in the College of Arts & Sciences? _______ (if not, you are not eligible for this award)
Are you are US Citizen or permanent resident alien?
YES
NO
Local Address:
Permanent Address:
Street ____________________________________
Street _____________________________________
City _______________ State ______
City _______________ State ______
Zip ___________
Zip ___________
Phone ______________
Phone ______________________
Valid until (date)_____________
E-Mail Address ______________________________
Please list any leadership activities you are involved in on campus (attach a separate sheet if necessary):
Name of Organization
Position held
Years of involvement
Study Abroad Program (Note: You can apply to this award before applying to a program, but you must know what program to
which you plan to apply. Scholarship will be awarded pending acceptance from program.)
City and Country of Study: ___________________________
Dates of program: _______________,
20___
Name of program: __________________________________
Have you been officially accepted into the program?
no
yes
have not yet applied
List the courses you intend to take: ____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Total number of Ohio University credit hours you expect to receive upon completion of the program: _______________
I certify that all statements made on this scholarship application are true and accurate.
Signed: ___________________________________________________
Date: __________________
Please submit your completed signed application to: Office of Global Opportunities, Walter International Education Center.
Deadline for 2015-16 winter break and spring programs: October 15, 2015
Deadline for 2016 summer/fall programs: March 1, 2016
Recommendation Form
The J. Michael Lawrie Global Education Scholarship
This section to be completed by applicant (please print or type):
Name of Applicant: ______________________________________________________________________
Country of Proposed Study: ___________________________ Dates of Study: _____________________
Reference Requested From: _____________________________ Department:_______________________
All rights of access conferred by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, or otherwise, to all information
and materials of any kind received by members of the J. Michael Lawrie Global Education Scholarship Review Committee from any
source in connection with this application are hereby voluntarily waived.
_____________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
______________________________
Date
To the referee:
J. Michael Lawrie is a generous alumnus of Ohio University who donated money to the Office of Education
Abroad during the Bicentennial Campaign in 2004 to establish the J. Michael Lawrie Global Education
Scholarship Fund for outstanding student leaders at Ohio University. Mr. Lawrie, who received his bachelor’s
degree in history from Ohio University in 1975, had a distinguished career at IBM as its senior vice president,
leading the company’s global operations in 124 countries. In 2004, he became the CEO of Siebel Systems,
and now works as a business consultant. Mr. Lawrie is a national trustee of Ohio University who attributes a
great deal of his international business success to his initial student leadership experiences during his
undergraduate years at Ohio University. On a separate sheet of letterhead paper, please write an assessment
of the candidate that answers the following questions:

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In what capacity and for what length of time have you known the applicant?
Can you comment on this student’s leadership ability and personal integrity?
For academic referees only:
o What courses did the applicant take with you?
o Discuss the quality of academic work prepared by the applicant.
o How would you rate this applicant’s intellectual motivation?
Comment on the applicant’s suitability for study abroad in terms of maturity, cultural sensitivity, creative
ability, and responsibility.
List any special considerations of which the scholarship review committee should be aware.
Please send your recommendation to the Office of Global Opportunities, Walter International
Education Center. Your remarks will be seen only by the members of the J. Michael Lawrie Global Education
Scholarship Review Committee. Questions about the scholarship can be referred to Kirsten Dabelko, Program
Coordinator, dabelkok@ohio.edu.
Deadline for 2015-16 winter break/ spring programs: October 15, 2015
Deadline for 2016 summer/fall programs: March 1, 2016
Recommendation Form
The J. Michael Lawrie Global Education Scholarship
This section to be completed by applicant (please print or type):
Name of Applicant: ______________________________________________________________________
Country of Proposed Study: ___________________________ Dates of Study: _____________________
Reference Requested From: _____________________________ Department:_______________________
All rights of access conferred by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, or otherwise, to all information
and materials of any kind received by members of the J. Michael Lawrie Global Education Scholarship Review Committee from any
source in connection with this application are hereby voluntarily waived.
_____________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature
______________________________
Date
To the referee:
J. Michael Lawrie is a generous alumnus of Ohio University who donated money to the Office of Education
Abroad during the Bicentennial Campaign in 2004 to establish the J. Michael Lawrie Global Education
Scholarship Fund for outstanding student leaders at Ohio University. Mr. Lawrie, who received his bachelor’s
degree in history from Ohio University in 1975, had a distinguished career at IBM as its senior vice president,
leading the company’s global operations in 124 countries. In 2004, he became the CEO of Siebel Systems,
and now works as a business consultant. Mr. Lawrie is a national trustee of Ohio University who attributes a
great deal of his international business success to his initial student leadership experiences during his
undergraduate years at Ohio University. On a separate sheet of letterhead paper, please write an assessment
of the candidate that answers the following questions:





In what capacity and for what length of time have you known the applicant?
Can you comment on this student’s leadership ability and personal integrity?
For academic referees only:
o What courses did the applicant take with you?
o Discuss the quality of academic work prepared by the applicant.
o How would you rate this applicant’s intellectual motivation?
Comment on the applicant’s suitability for study abroad in terms of maturity, cultural sensitivity, creative
ability, and responsibility.
List any special considerations of which the scholarship review committee should be aware.
Please send your recommendation to the Office of Global Opportunities, Walter International
Education Center. Your remarks will be seen only by the members of the J. Michael Lawrie Global Education
Scholarship Review Committee. Questions about the scholarship can be referred to Kirsten Dabelko, Program
Coordinator, dabelkok@ohio.edu.
Deadline for 2015-16 winter break/ spring programs: October 15, 2015
Deadline for 2016 summer/fall programs: March 1, 2016