Joel D. and Sandra Barkan Scholarship

Provided by The University of Iowa

No deadline
$1,000
60+ min

About this scholarship

Merit-based scholarship for University of Iowa undergraduate, full-time, degree-seeking students who plan to study abroad in non-Western European regions (excluding Australia and New Zealand) — e.g., sub-Saharan Africa, Asia (including Central Asia), Latin America, and the Middle East (including North Africa). One $1,000 award is given for a semester-length or academic-year program. The award is not renewable.

Quick facts

Award amount

$1,000

Number of awards

1 awards available

Frequency

See provider

Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

60+ min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

7 listed

Undergraduate, full-time, degree-seeking UI student in good academic standing

Minimum 3.5 UI cumulative GPA as reported on your unofficial UI grade report

Completed at least 12 semester hours by the application deadline

Plan to study in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia (including Central Asia), Latin America, or the Middle East (including North Africa) for at least one semester of an academic year

May enroll in a formal academic study abroad program sponsored by the University of Iowa or another accredited U.S. university or exchange organization

Or may enroll directly in a foreign university

All eligible enrollments must be approved and facilitated by UI Study Abroad

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

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