2016 GUST – The George Washington University
(GW) Summer Scholarship Application Form
Each year, Gulf University for Science & Technology (GUST) offers its students a limited
number of competitive Summer Scholarships to enrich their academic experience through
international study. Summer scholarships awarded by GUST provide for tuition at GW (6
academic credit hours) and a support allowance.
To be considered for the GW Summer Scholarship, students must meet the following
eligibility requirements:
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Full-time, enrolled student at GUST with 60 completed credits
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based); 213 (computer-based); or 79-80 (internetbased).
Additionally, interested candidates must submit the following documents to the Office
of the Vice President for Academic Affairs: (DEADLINE: Sunday, February 14, 2016):
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Completed application
A personal interest essay
Two letters of recommendation
An official GUST transcript
A copy of a recent TOEFL score (valid for 2 years since date test was taken)
PART I: GW Summer Scholarship Form
(Please type or print neatly)
Name of Applicant:___________________________________________________________
First/ Middle/ Last
Permanent Mailing Address:
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Home Phone Number: __________________ Cell Phone Number: ____________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________________________
Communication with scholarship applicants will be conducted primarily through email.
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GUST ID Number: ___________________
College/Department:_________________________________________________________
Major:_______________________________Minor:_________________________________
Cumulative GPA: __________ Most Recent Semester GPA: _________
Please summarize your English language training and experience:
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Please summarize your previous experience living or studying abroad.
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Please list the names of the two GUST faculty references:
Name:____________________________________________________________________
College/Department:_________________________________________________________
Course(s) taken with instructor:_________________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________ Email address:_____________________________
Name:_____________________________________________________________________
College/Department:_________________________________________________________
Course(s) taken with instructor:_________________________________________________
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Phone Number: ___________________ Email address:_____________________________
I hereby attest that the information submitted on this application for the 2016 GUST/GW
Summer Scholarship application is correct.
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Applicant’s Signature
Date
PART II: Personal Statement
On a separate page, please comment on your reasons for applying for the summer
scholarship and how the experience at GW will further your academic and professional goals.
(Minimum 300 words)
RECOMMENDATION FORM:
The student named below has submitted an application for the 2016 GW Summer
Scholarship and has requested that you write a letter of recommendation on his/her behalf:
Name of Applicant_________________________________ GUST ID__________________
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on their academic merit, maturity, and
eagerness to grow both personally and academically from the experience provided by
this scholarship.
To be completed by a GUST Faculty member:
A) Letter of Recommendation: In an attached letter, please evaluate the applicant’s
academic interest and abilities and comment on why he/she would be a strong candidate for
the GW Summer Scholarship.
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B) Recommendation Form:
1) How long, and in what capacity, have you known the applicant?
2) How would the summer study abroad experience at GW contribute to the applicant’s
academic development?
3) Please comment on the student’s level of English.
Writing
Comprehension (aural)
Speaking
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4) Please rate the applicant in the following areas:
Academic Interest
Initiative
Maturity
Enthusiasm
Adaptability
Leadership
Public Speaking
Emotional stability
Below Average
Comments:
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5) Based on my knowledge and assessment of this applicant, I would
___ highly recommend ___recommend ___recommend with reservations ___not recommend
Comments:_________________________________________________________________
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Reference Name: ________________________________________________________
Position/Department:______________________________________________________
Work Telephone: __________________ E-mail Address:__________________________
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Signature
Date
*Please return to the International Office, office number W1-102, by February 14, 2016.*
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