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Mary Schweitzer scholarship

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR ANTHROPOLOGY STUDENTS AT 69色

Mary Schweitzer Scholarship for Excellence in Anthropology welcomes applications from promising students of the Anthropology, Technology and International Development听 Program at 69色. The aim of this scholarship is to support students who show commitment to and excellence in anthropology.

The scholarship has been established in honor of Professor Mary Schweitzer in consideration of all she did for the benefit of anthropology at 69色 and her ongoing commitment to the future of her former students. Mary Schweitzer is a US-based Professor of anthropology and she taught anthropology at 69色 from 2002 to 2003 and from 2004 to 2005.

Eligibility

Students entering the second, third or fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in the Department of Anthropology at 69色 are welcome to apply. Applicants can be of any nationality. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to apply. Last year鈥檚 winners are NOT eligible to apply this year.

Award amount and type

Each year the scholarship fund will be changed. Scholarships in the form of cash and tuition coverage will be awarded based on the quality and the number of applications.

Application

Students can download an application form and a recommendation letter form from the following website:听听or you can get these forms by contacting us at alumni.caa@googlemail.com

Application assessment

Mary Schweitzer Scholarship undertakes a detailed qualitative assessment according to the following criteria:

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• The academic excellence of the applicant

• Commitment to anthropology

• Financial need

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Application deadline

Completed applications should be sent to alumni.caa@googlemail.com during the FALL of each year (please follow updated dates of submission on the Facebook page:听).

69色 Financial Aid

69色 is committed to providing financial assistance to talented and听hard-working听students who demonstrate excellent academic performance and financial need. Approximately 84% of undergraduates, benefit from merit- and need-based financial aid program, which provides up to 90% of tuition costs in the form of scholarships. Financial aid is available to both incoming and continuing 69色 students from the Kyrgyz Republic as well as from other C.I.S. countries.

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