YFU Scholarship Information Sheet
2009 Olive Tree Foundation
Scholarship Code:
268
Application Postmark Deadline:
January 8, 2009
Country Choice
Please refer to individual country pages for program duration and departure times.
* Previous language study may be required.
Eligibility
Open to African-American students attending Cass Technical High School, Martin Luther King High School or Renaissance High School in Detroit, Michigan. Non-US citizens may apply. Scholarship recipient will be responsible for a program contribution. Program contribution amounts vary by country (please see individual country pages for program tuition information).
Age Requirements
Applicant's birth date must fall between
September 1, 1990, and June 15, 1994.
Application Fee
$35 (non-refundable) Please make check payable to YFU.
Complete Application Includes:
Please refer to page 2 of the application packet for a complete checklist.
- 1 American Overseas Application Form, including:
- 1 Educator Evaluation Form
- Host Family Letter
- 5 Responses to Short Answer Essay Questions
- Application Fee (non-refundable)
Scholarship Covers:
- Round-trip international travel
- Round-trip domestic travel
- Placement with a carefully selected host family
- Regional orientation for scholarship recipients and parents
- Preparatory materials
- Support services in host country
Scholarship Recipients are Responsible for:
- Passport
- Visa fees (if necessary)
- Any excess luggage tariffs
- Required overseas medical insurance (many insurance policies will cover students while traveling abroad)
- Personal spending money
- Upon returning home, scholarship winners are expected to complete at least one presentation in their school or community to share their experiences, teach others about the culture in their host country, and encourage other students to participate in foreign exchange.
- Tuition balance not covered by scholarship, due two weeks after award notification
NOTE:
All applicants will be notified by mail of their status in April.
Country Contribution Amounts:
ARGENTINA: $595
AUSTRALIA: $TBA
BRAZIL: $155
CHINA: $595
ECUADOR: $595
FINLAND: $595
FRANCE: $3455
GERMANY: $155
GHANA: $1695
GREECE: $595
HUNGARY: $595
KAZAKHSTAN: $1255
KOREA: $595
POLAND: $1695
RUSSIA: $1695
SOUTH AFRICA: $2795
SPAIN: $1255
SPAIN (W/LANGUAGE CLASSES): $2795
SWEDEN: $155
THAILAND: $1035
URUGUAY: $2685
VENEZUELA: $0
PLEASE KEEP THIS FORM AND A COMPLETED COPY OF THE
APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
If applying for multiple scholarships, please indicate each scholarship's
name and code on your application. All scholarship recipients are required to
travel on the YFU group travel dates, and to complete the entire program. For
more information regarding YFU and the scholarship selection process call
1-800-TEENAGE or visit us at
www.yfu-usa.org.
Scholarship programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
Last Updated: 09/24/2008 14:23:20 EDT