Stephens Scholarship

Established by Panos and Debi (Stephens) Kalaritis, the Dr. Joseph Donald Stephens DDS Global Scholars Program seeks to fund high impact study abroad experiences for Âé¶¹´«Ã½ students.

Awards are $2,000 per student.

Eligibility

The scholarship is available to any undergraduate or graduate Âé¶¹´«Ã½ student
who participates in short-term study abroad. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to participate in study abroad.

Additionally, eligible students must be willing to:

  • Meet and have dinner with donors.
  • Present travel experiences to the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Board of Trustees.
  • Agree to provide regular weekly updates while abroad to the Director of Study Abroad as well as social media.
  • Promote study abroad during open houses, club day, and related events.

How to Apply

To apply, please send:

  • A 1000 - 1500 word essay on your study abroad plans. Your essay should include:
    • State the study abroad program you are applying for.
    • Provide your current academic status, including your year in school and your major.
    • Describe your study abroad goals, such as earning credits, conducting research or improving language skills. Please be specific and connect these ideas to your studies/major at Âé¶¹´«Ã½and to your career goals.
    • Summarize your campus leadership experience.
    • Indicate whether you have received any other grants to help cover the cost of your study abroad experience.
  • An unofficial transcript showing your current GPA.

Important

  • Please write your response entirely in your own words and do not use ChatGPT or any other AI tools.
  • Priority will be given to students who have not received other study abroad grants.

All materials should be submitted to:

The deadline for applications is Oct. 1.

Recent Winners

  • Zain Ansari - Tokyo, Japan
  • Bailey LaBadie - Cusco, Peru
  • Jose Lagunes - Costa Rica

Questions?

Contact our Director of Study Abroad:

Dr. Andreea Maierean

Breiseth Hall Breiseth Hall 327A
andreea.maierean@wilkes.edu email link
(570) 408-4112