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HECUA Scholarships
HECUA offers up to three $500 awards each term to students who have worked for social change and whose future goals will be strengthened by a HECUA semester program. Students must be accepted into a semester-long HECUA program to be eligible. A committee of faculty, staff and alumni review the applications.
All materials below must be received by the scholarship application deadline.
Click here to download HECUA's Scholarship application materials.
(pdf format - requires Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in)
Selection criteria include:
1) Your scholarship essay showing the match between your goals and the HECUA program.
2) A strong letter of recommendation.
3) Financial need (students who do not qualify for aid may apply).
Scholarship deadline
1) Spring Programs: Dec. 20
2) Fall Programs: June 1
Note: Program application deadlines are earlier.
Required materials:
1) An essay describing past experiences that led to your application and provide specific examples of community work, advocacy, academic courses, travel or employment. Describe how you expect the HECUA program will enable you to further your future goals and projects for social change.
2) A letter of recommendation. Request a letter from a faculty, staff or community person who knows you well and can comment on your commitment to and work towards social change. This letter should be separate and more detailed than the references for your application. It can be the same individual as used previously.
Outside Scholarships
Scholarships are available from HECUA and other sources.
For information on campus and outside scholarships, visit www.hecua.org/scholarships
Financial Aid
Financial aid may be used for the program. Contact your financial aid or study abroad office.
Questions, contact HECUA 651/646-8832, or 800/554-1089 or [email protected]
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