Who’s Who in the Scholarships and Diversity Initiatives Team:
Want to connect with a member of the scholarships and diversity team? Check out who’s who below.
Jon Meyer, Scholarships Advisor
- Administering national scholarships
- Reviewing Global Leaders applications –FAST
- Addressing general scholarships questions with applicants, parents, staff, and volunteers
- Contact Jon at scholarships@afsusa.org or 646-751-2093
Kaitlin Green, Study Abroad Specialist – Diversity Initiatives
- Advising all Faces of America (FoA) and BP Global STEM Academy scholarship applicants and their families, guiding them through the application process
- Collaborates with and supports CBO partners
- Facilitates FoA and BP webinars
- Contact Kaitlin at Facesofamerica@afsusa.org Bpscholarship@afsusa.org or 646-751-2088
Amy-Kiana Rendon, Senior Scholarships Specialist
- Implementation of all national scholarships, announcements, training etc.
- Supports Team Development Staff and Volunteers in ensuring that local area team scholarships are available
- Contact Amy at scholarships@afsusa.org or arendon@afsusa.org 646-751-2056
Shameeka Leacock, Scholarships and Diversity Initiatives Manager
- Oversees the implementation of national and diversity scholarships
- Collaborates w/TDS and Volunteers to bring awareness and support to applicants interested in scholarships
- Works with local area teams interested in launching local scholarships and/or FoA programs
- Recruits, identifies, and onboard of community-based organizations for FoA partnerships
- Leads AFS LGBTQ Exchange and Students of Color Initiatives workgroups
- Contact Shameeka at sleacock@afsusa.org or 646-751- 2218
Feel Good Videos
At the end of each cycle, the Scholarship Team requires all scholarship recipients to complete a post-program essay to reflect on their experience abroad. This time we have decided to switch it up and request AFSers to create a video instead of writing an essay. They are simply wonderful videos! Here are two great ones to check out:
- Kimberly Serrano – Greater Chicago Area Team – Global Prep to Kenya
- Mehana Placeres – EZ Pass Area Team – Year Program to France
NH19 Scholarship Deadlines
At this time, we have updated the national scholarship pages with the new deadlines for the 2019-2020 program year.
- Vaya a America Scholarship Merit
- Students interested in participating in a summer, semester, and year program to any Latin American destinations
- Up to four (4) students will be awarded $2,000
- Deadline: Thursday, March 14th, 2019
- Viaggio Italiano Scholarship Merit
- Students interested in participating in a year program to Italy
- Up to four (4) students will be awarded $2,000
- Deadline: Thursday, March 14th, 2019
- Speedwell Scholarship Merit
- Students interested in participating for a year to a non-English speaking country
- Must live in or attend a high school within the Susquehanna Valley Area Team
- Up to twenty (20) full scholarships will be awarded
- Deadline: Thursday, January 10th, 2019
- Speedwell Scholarship Merit
- Students interested in participating for a year to a non-English speaking country
- Live in or attend a high school in one of the following South Carolina counties: Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester or Georgetown
- Up to five (5) full scholarships will be awarded
- Deadline: Thursday, January 10th, 2019
- Helen “Peggie” Miller Scholarship Merit and Need-based
- Available to students interested in any semester or year program
- One (1) student will be awarded $5,000
- Deadline: Thursday, April 25th, 2019
- Pride Scholarship Merit
- Available for students who openly-identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer
- Up to four (4) students will be awarded up to $4,000
- Deadline: Friday, April 12th, 2019
- Global Leaders Need-based awards
- Available for students who qualify as need-based
- Required completion of the FAST application
- Awards range vary based upon program length ($500-$2,000)
- Deadline: None, available on a rolling basis
Local Scholarship Shout Out:
Many area teams have expressed interested in developing and offering local scholarship opportunities within their team. If you are interested in creating a local scholarship in your area, please reach out to Senior Scholarship Specialist, Amy-Kiana Rendon (arendon@afsusa.org) to get more information.
Scholarships Information Sheet:
Please click here to download a quick reference guide to the scholarships above, and an FAQ page.