Good News for Sophomores!
This summer, students who have completed their sophomore year may attend the Summer Advantage programs in London and Rome. (All other admission requirements must be met.)

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AIFS Summer Advantage High School Study Abroad Scholarships

AIFS International Scholarships
AIFS Returning Student Scholarship
RFK Scholars Abroad Program
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AIFS International Scholarships

AIFS Summer Advantage offers up to ten program scholarships of $750.

Purpose
AIFS International Scholarships promote international understanding through study abroad.

Application procedure
To be considered, applicants must submit the AIFS scholarship application in addition to the AIFS Summer Advantage program application and the required deposit to AIFS Summer Advantage, River Plaza, 9 West Broad Street, Stamford, CT 06902-3788.

Applicants should also submit a 1,000 word typed essay on the subject “How do I expect my study abroad experience to change my life?”

Deadline
Completed scholarship and program applications must be postmarked by March 15.

Selection criteria / eligibility
A candidate must show leadership potential and be involved in extracurricular activities centered on multicultural or international issues. Candidates will have their essays judged by an independent selection committee. The decision of the committee is final and is not subject to appeal.

Download the AIFS Summer Advantage Scholarship application

 

AIFS Returning Student Scholarship

AIFS Summer Advantage offers a scholarship of $500 to students who have participated in a Summer Advantage program in the past. Contact us at (800) 913-7151 for more information.

 

RFK Scholars Abroad Program

A new scholarship program for high school students interested in studying abroad this summer has been established by the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, with funding by the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation.

The RFK Scholars Abroad Program is a three-year program scheduled to begin in the summer of 2009. Each year, two students will receive scholarships of $5,000 each for use toward any recognized academic study abroad program sponsored by their school or private organizations. Minority candidates and students with demonstrated financial need are encouraged to apply.

To be eligible for the scholarships, students must be in excellent academic standing (3.0 GPA or higher), have an interest in Social Justice, and write an essay on the topic to be submitted along with their application. The application deadline is May 1, 2009.

A committee comprised of representatives from both the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights and the AIFS Foundation will select the winners of the scholarship. An award ceremony will be held in June to announce the  recipients.

For more details about the new Robert F. Kennedy Scholars Abroad Program, please contact Kelley Quigley (800) 322-4678, ext. 5196 or e-mail kquigley@aifs.com.

Download the RFK Scholars Abroad Scholarship Application

 

AIFS Family Discount

AIFS Summer Advantage offers a program discount to students whose families have participated on or used other AIFS programs, including the Summer Institute for the Gifted, ACIS, and Au Pair in America. Contact us at (800) 913-7151 for more information.