SIA Scholarship Applications Due NLT Feb 17, 2012

SIA International Trade Scholarship Program

The Society for International Affairs, Inc. (SIA) is an all volunteer, nonprofit, educational organization that was jointly formed in 1967 by the U.S. Government and Industry. SIA provides a forum for the exchange of information related to export and import licensing and compliance. SIA’s interests cover the entire spectrum of licensing and compliance pertaining to the Departments of Commerce, Defense, State, Treasury and Homeland Security, with the primary focus on exports and imports of military and defense related products and services.

As part of our educational mission, SIA has established a program that awards scholarships to students pursuing a degree in the field of International Trade. Scholarships are granted to support studies in areas such as political science; international relations; economics; international business; etc.

Each calendar year, up to four (4) scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,500 each and will be paid directly to the college or university. The scholarship recipients will also receive free admission to one of SIA’s 3-day “Basic” conferences.

To be eligible, the applicant must be a rising junior or senior undergraduate or a graduate student, enrolled in an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must also be sponsored by a member of SIA.

Criteria for selection, in order of importance, are:

Proven interest or experience in international trade or related area, to include work or volunteer experience;
Current academic standing and performance (must be a rising junior or senior undergraduate, or a graduate student, with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA);
Narrative and letter of recommendation; and
Honors and extracurricular activities.

Please complete the enclosed application, along with the following required attachments:

OfficialCollegetranscript(s) to include all institutes of higher education;
A brief, typed narrative explaining your interest in international trade and why you should receive the scholarship; and
One written recommendation from a professor, work colleague or other individual who can speak to the applicant’s accomplishments and interest in the field of international trade.

For the 2012 Scholarship year, all applications must be received no later than February 17, 2012. Packages should be mailed or emailed to:

The Society for International Affairs

ATTN: International Trade Scholarship Program

P.O. Box9466

Arlington, VA22209

admin@siaed.org

Please see link below for more information and application form:

/attachments/wysiwyg/60/2012%20Scholarship%20Application.doc

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