BP Global Citizens of Tomorrow Scholarship
The BP Global Citizens of Tomorrow scholarship program provides financially-challenged students the opportunity to study abroad and gain the intercultural skills needed to succeed in a global economy. The goal of the program is to increase students' intercultural awareness and second-language skills.
In 2012, the first year of the program, 25 full scholarships for a year of study abroad will be awarded by AFS-USA to high school students from the greater Chicago, IL and Houston, TX areas who want to study in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia or South Africa.
Helmut Schuster, BP Group's global human resources director
Full scholarships will be awarded to financially-challenged students from diverse backgrounds with strong academic records and a desire to study abroad. Students with demonstrated strengths in academics, particularly math, science, technology or other fields important to the energy industry, will be a focus of the program.
In addition, 18 students from those countries will come to the U.S. to study in the greater Chicago and Houston areas. If you live in the greater Chicago or Houston areas and are interested in opening your home to a BP scholarship recipient, learn more about becoming a host family with AFS-USA.
Eligibility
Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Residence: Reside in the greater Chicago, IL or Houston, TX areas
- S.T.E.M. Interest: Possess academic and career interest in science, technology, engineering, math or other fields important to the energy industry
- Academic Achievement: Determined by a teacher recommendation, academic history and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
- Financial Need: Qualify for need-based financial aid as determined by the completed ISM FAST application
- Age Range: Be between 15 -18 years of age (graduates and graduating seniors are not eligible)
How to Apply
Qualified students must complete a preliminary application, a financial aid application and submit a full AFS online application by April 10 to be considered for this scholarship. Scholarship winners will be notified in mid-April.
Frequently Asked Questions
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