SEAN DYKSTRA CEA SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship Description
In memory of former GVSU & CEA Barcelona student, Sean Dykstra, this scholarship is
open to students who are committed to lifelong learning and embracing opportunities for
intercultural development.
Scholarship Award
Two scholarships will be awarded annually in the amount of $500/semester.
Total scholarship money available each year: $1000
Scholarship Guidelines
1) Must have declared a major or minor in one of the following areas:
African/African-American Studies
Anthropology
East Asian Studies
French
German
International Relations
Latin American Studies
Middle East Studies
Political Science
Russian
Spanish
2) Applicants must have a 3.0 or above at the time of application.
3) Applicants must be applying to any of CEA’s semester or academic year programs.
4) Applicants must be a full-time, degree-seeking student at GVSU.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit the following information in order to be considered for this
scholarship.
 Application form
 Essay (400-600 words)
 Unofficial transcript
 Letter of recommendation from a GVSU faculty or staff member
Essay
Length: 400-600 words
In this age of globalization, everything is interconnected to one degree or another. Each
day we reap the benefits of globalization and make decisions that impact others all
around the world, whether we realize it or not. In this essay, we would like you to
describe how your lifestyle could be positively and negatively impacting the environment
and the international community. What could you do to change those aspects of your
lifestyle that have a negative impact?
SEAN DYKSTRA CEA SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION FORM
Student Name:
_____________________________________
Student Number:
_____________________________________
Student Email:
_____________________________________
Major:
________________________
Minor:
________________________
GPA:
________________________
CEA Program you have applied to:__________________________________________________
Study Abroad City:
_______________________ Country: ___________________________
Check all that apply:
I am a full-time, degree-seeking GVSU student.
I have a completed GVSU Study Abroad application through the Padnos International Center.
I have filed a FAFSA form to be considered for financial aid.
Submit your application, along with your essay, transcript and recommendations, by the PIC
Priority Application Deadline for study abroad for the semester you plan to go abroad.
Priority deadlines are as follows:
Fall semester
Winter semester
February 1
September 10
Applications should be turned in to the Padnos International Center, 130 Lake Ontario Hall,
GVSU, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale MI 49401.