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Phyllis Kavanaugh Scholarship

Phyllis Kavanaugh Scholarship. Interest Meeting Wednesday , September 21, 2011 7 PM Penncrest Library. Interest Meeting Agenda. Mrs. Riviere a. Overview of scholarship b. Benefits of international travel c. Scholarship application process d. Forms and deadlines

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Phyllis Kavanaugh Scholarship

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  1. Phyllis Kavanaugh Scholarship Interest Meeting Wednesday, September 21, 2011 7 PM Penncrest Library

  2. Interest Meeting Agenda • Mrs. Riviere a. Overview of scholarship b. Benefits of international travel c. Scholarship application process d. Forms and deadlines II. Last year’s recipient

  3. Interest Meeting Agenda A. Overview of scholarship • Student must travel to a country in which the language s/he is studying at Penncrest is an official language • Student/family must select a program of at least 3 weeks • The program may be homestay, or in a school setting; • Student/family is responsible for due diligence in evaluating the travel abroad program/organization

  4. Interest Meeting Agenda • Benefits of International travel • Language immersion • Cultural appreciation • Self-confidence/appreciation • College applications

  5. Interest Meeting Agenda • Application Process – see packet for the dates • Submit all parts of the application • Interviews – November 30th(student and parent) • Notification – no later than Monday the next week • Student/family research programs (notify Mrs. Rivierewhen selected) • Checks distributed March/April • Contact Mrs. Rivierewith an update during the summer • “Sell” the program at the Interest Meeting next September and at the WL Fête in the Spring

  6. Interest Meeting Agenda • Forms and deadlines • Distribute forms to guidance counselors and teachers; ask them to return forms directly to Mrs. Riviere • Complete and return student and parent statement with the application form • Students: FOLLOW UP to be sure that all forms are submitted NO LATER than the application due date. (late applications will not be considered for the scholarship)

  7. Interest Meeting Agenda II. Last year’s recipient a. Sarah Fitzpatrick

  8. Sarah Fitzpatrick-Spain

  9. La Plaza Mayor

  10. La Alhambra

  11. Transportation and Costs

  12. Family Homestay

  13. Finding a Program

  14. Questions?

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