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Alumni Scholarship

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Alumni Relations Office of Â鶹´«Ã½ opens a competition among Â鶹´«Ã½ students for Alumni Scholarship 2021!

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Funded by donations from Â鶹´«Ã½ alumni, the Alumni Scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to community service as well as the potential to help in building strong Â鶹´«Ã½ alumni communities around the world after graduation.

A maximum of 10 scholarships is available for the 2020-2021 Academic Year. The scholarships will cover part of the tuition fee in the amount of up to $2,000.

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Eligibility:

To qualify for the Alumni Scholarship Program you should:

  • Be enrolled as a full-time student
  • Be sophomore or junior
  • Have proven record of volunteer / extracurricular / work experience
  • Be willing to support the Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Relations team for 40 hours per semester during the academic year
  • Be committed to volunteer for Â鶹´«Ã½ after graduation

* Students who receive a full scholarship and are in their last year of study are not eligible to apply.

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Program Requirements:

While studying at Â鶹´«Ã½ you are expected to:

  • Complete a 40-hour/semester volunteer program at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Relations Office

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After graduation from Â鶹´«Ã½ you are expected to engage in any of the following:

  • Organize an Â鶹´«Ã½ alumni community in your area
  • Organize alumni events in your area
  • Provide career support to current students and fellow alumni
  • Share relevant job announcements with Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Office
  • Help Â鶹´«Ã½ recruit talented prospective students
  • Come up with new ideas on how to support Â鶹´«Ã½ alumni, career and recruitment initiatives in your area

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Application Process:

To participate in the program please provide us the following information:

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Motivation Letter (up to 500 words) a) introduction of the student; b) what is Â鶹´«Ã½ for the student? c) what changes can be introduced in the university for making it a better place? d) ideas on fostering relationships with Â鶹´«Ã½ alumni (university and alumni); e) why he/she is the best candidate
  • Curriculum Vitae

All documents should be submitted by filling out the google form via the link

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Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee consisting of Development Office representative and Alumni Council members on a non-bias and non-discriminatory basis.

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

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Selection criteria:

Status

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Enrolled full-time student in any of the departments of the universityÌý

Year of studyÌý

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Bachelor’s: second, third, fourth year. * Students who receive a full scholarship and are in their last year of study are not eligible to apply.

GPA

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Minimum 3.2Ìý

Extracurricular activitiesÌý

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Proven record of volunteer / extracurricular / work experienceÌý

Additional

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  • Demonstration of motivation in giving back to the Â鶹´«Ã½ community during studies and after graduation.Ìý
  • Complete a 40-hour/semester volunteer program at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Relations Office

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Application processÌý

CV

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An applicant is requested to demonstrate all achievements: volunteer/extracurricular/ work experience; achievements in sports; participation and awards in Olympiads; receiving any scholarships and otherÌý

Essay

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An applicant is requested to demonstrate his/her suitability for the scholarship by writing an essay of max 300 words on topics:Ìý

a) introduction of the student and why he/she is the best candidate b) what is Â鶹´«Ã½ for the student? c) what changes can be introduced in the university for making it a better place? d) ideas on fostering relationships with Â鶹´«Ã½ alumni (university and alumni);Ìý

* Applicant is free to address any other questions in an essay in addition to the mandatory questions aboveÌý

** Creativity, ability to think outside of the box is highly encouraged and considered as main selection criteriaÌý

Transcript

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An applicant is requested to provide with a copy of his/her transcript

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An applicant is not allowed to attach any other documents besides a CV, transcript, and essay to the application. However, selected candidates will be additionally requested to submit proving documents (certificates, photos, and others)

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Selection processÌý

Process

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Applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee on a non-bias and non-discriminatory basis.Ìý

Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.Ìý

Selection Committee

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Four representatives of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Alumni Council; and three representatives of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Development and Alumni Relations OfficesÌýÌý

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For any questions, please write to alumni@auca.kg.

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7/6 Aaly Tokombaev Street
Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic 720060

Tel.: +996 (312) 915000 + Еxt.
Fax: +996 (312) 915 028

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