[USA] James & Eunice Doty PTP/Congressional Award Scholarship
In 1986, People to People International established the James and Eunice Doty/People to People International /Congressional Award Scholarship Fund in cooperation with the Congressional Award Leadership Commission. At the end of each calendar year, four scholarships are awarded to junior high and high school students (college students are not eligible) who have earned the Congressional Award that year. The scholarship underwrites participation in a People to People International student travel program in 2008. The scholarship includes all program fees and international and domestic airfare. The costs of a passport, required visas and personal spending money are not included. Students are eligible to apply for the 2008 scholarship if they earn and receive the
Congressional Award prior to October 15, 2007.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMS
Global Youth Forum Humanitarian Conference: The GYFHC immerses participants in cultural, educational and humanitarian activities while engaging them in thoughtful discussions about their role in the world. Students gain a realistic impression of daily life, focus on humanitarian efforts within the country, exchange views with other teens, attend briefings on the political and economic system and visit sites of historic and cultural interest. For specific program information visit www.ptpi.org.
Peace Camp: Peace Camp is a safe environment in which young people of different nationalities and religions can freely express their views and experiences while learning valuable listening, communication, and conflict resolution skills that will allow them to develop empathy and understanding for one another. This program helps teenagers from various world regions learn the skills of creating peaceful solutions on an individual, communal, and global level. For specific program information visit www.ptpi.org.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
- Have earned the Congressional Award.
- Be at least 16 years of age and not older than 18
at time of travel. - Currently be a junior high or high school student
or a 2008 graduating senior. - Be in good academic standing.
- Demonstrate maturity and well-rounded interests.
- Demonstrate financial need.
The Application Form must be accompanied by:
- Junior High or High School Transcript
- Four recommendations as outlined below:
- One from a teacher working with you
towards your Congressional Award; - One from a school official;
- One from a current classroom teacher;
- One of your choice
- Copy of Congressional Award Acknowledgement
Letter - Statement of Financial Need
All information must be provided in one envelope. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
Applications must be postmarked by October 15, 2007. Recipients will be announced no later than January 15, 2008.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants who have already been awarded the James and Eunice Doty People to People International /Congressional Award Scholarship are unable to reapply. You may only receive the scholarship one time and the scholarship is not renewable. Employees, Officers, Trustees and Directors of People to People International and their respective families are not eligible to to apply for the James and Eunice Doty PTPI/Congressional Award Scholarship.
Contatct and Questions?
Sarah Houston
at People to People International World Headquarters
501 East Armour Boulevard
Kansas City,
MO 64109-2200 USA
816.531.4701 (phone)
816.561.7502 (fax)
youthdirector@ptpi.org
application click here
site : http://www.ptpi.org/programs/Scholarships.aspx
