Sena Eken Schieber Scholarship Award

SENA EKEN SCHIEBER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award grants scholarships to women from Turkey, who are admitted to graduate programs for a Masters or PhD degree in Economics at an accredited school in the United States. The scholarship is given in memory of Sena Eken Schieber. Several awards will be made annually, up to $50,000 each, to cover tuition and/or living expenses with the condition that the university will also offer the scholarship recipient additional support and the opportunity to work on campus. The scholarship may be renewed for a second year for Masters programs.

The Sena Eken Schieber Economics Award is provided by the Eken-Schieber Fund, a scholarship fund held at Turkish Philanthropy Funds in the name of Sena Eken Schieber and George Schieber.

Eligibility Criteria:  Applicant must be a woman and citizen of Turkey who:

• Has completed her undergraduate studies at a university in Turkey
• Is accepted to an Economics program at the Graduate level to an accredited university in the United States (see list of designated universities for 2017-18 below)
• Will be a full-time student taking a minimum of 12 hours each semester unless fewer hours are needed to graduate
• Can demonstrate financial need

Scholarship Amount:  Up to $50,000 each, to be used for tuition and/or living expenses. Scholarship is applicable for up to 2 years for Masters program and 1 year for a PhD program.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants must apply online with the admission decision letter received from the university, and all applications must be submitted by the published deadline. Full disclosure on all scholarships received (US and other schools) as well as all graduate schools applied to are required. Any negligence on providing full information will be a reason for disqualification. Late or incomplete applications cannot be considered. Applicants should note that financial need is an important determinant in the decision of the committee.

A Selection Committee, consisting of five members, evaluates all applications. The Committee members conduct interviews with finalists in person or via teleconferencing.

Application Requirements: All applicants must provide the following as part of their Award application:

• Fully filled out application form
• Passport or National ID as proof of nationality
• A personal statement with attestation to applicant’s financial need
• Resume
• Official academic transcript(s) from the undergraduate/graduate college
• Admission Decision Letter from one of the above designated university(ies) showing acceptance to the school
• TOEFL and GRE scores
• At least three references

Apply Here:  http://www.tpfund.org/sena-eken-schieber-scholarship-award/