Park Scholarships

Office of Global Education and Study Abroad Scholarship

No restrictions on academic level, destination, length, field of study, or activity of program
4 page essay about why student thinks internationalization is important at Park University and what they would gain educationally and personally from studying abroad
Contact the office for current availability

Dr. John Patton, an Albright scholar and Park University Professor emeritus, established this Scholarship fund. It was decided to use this endowed fund initially to promote study abroad, giving students access to cultural experience of international programs.
Applicants must complete an application and supplementary materials
Must have at least a 3.6 GPA
Must complete two semesters at Park after their study abroad or graduate from Park if they are seniors at the time they study abroad
Application Deadlines are October 1 for a spring program, March 1 for a summer program and June 1 for a fall program.

**The Talge Scholarship competition is suspended indefinitely due to lack of funds. **

**Please check back for updates at a later time. **

Primary criteria are: studying such disciplines as international relations, political science, diplomacy, or related fields reflecting
Harry Truman's interest and involvement in those fields, and intent to pursue an international career
Must permanently reside in the 5-county metropolitan Kansas City area
Entering junior, senior year or first year graduate work
One award: $2,500
Deadline: March

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