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Elizabeth Grone Know-Your-Neighbor Study Tours Grant

Elizabeth Grone Know-Your-Neighbor Study Tours Grant

Applying for the Award

Application Open: Open now
Award Amount: Up to 75% of the cost of a language immersion trip

Students are encouraged to apply for this scholarship, which may cover up to 75% of the cost of a language immersion trip. Awards are based on need and are subject to trip eligibility. For questions about eligibility, contact the LPS World Language Office at 402-436-1488.

Criteria: Student signature, parent signature and a copy of your guardian's previous year's income tax form.

Please Note: Lincoln Public Schools students who are non-U.S. citizens and are applying for financial aid need to begin processing visas early in the process in order to qualify for financial assistance. Please include verification with this application, e.g. a dated copy of the paper(s) filed. The Scholarship Committee will not award monies unless enough time is available to process non-citizens' documents.

 

Application

(CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FOR USE BY THE SELECTION COMMITTEE)

NOTE: You will need your signature, parent signature, and a copy of last year's income tax form.

If you are a non-U.S. citizen, you will need to upload a copy of the papers that were filed.

Applicant Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Country
Address Line 1 *
Address Line 2
City *
State/Province *
Postal Code *
Grade
Are you a U.S. citizen?

Lincoln Public Schools students who are non-U.S. citizens and are applying for financial aid need to begin processing visas in October in order to qualify for financial assistance. Please include verification with this application, e.g. a dated copy of the paper(s) filed. The Scholarship Committee will not award aid unless enough time is available to process non-citizens' documents. The State Department assures us that several months are needed, so beginning in December is too late to ensure receipt of documents. Non-U.S. citizens who do not include verification with this application will not be considered.

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List ALL world language courses taken in middle school and high school, including present semester. (DO NOT include sixth or seventh grade World Language exploration).
List any additional experiences you have had as a result of studying a world language (tutoring, mini-courses, travel, etc.).
Are you registering for a world language course for the next school year?
What courses are you taking next year?
Would you be willing to share your experiences with classes and community groups?
Write an essay that reflects the reason for participation in the study tour, what you hope to gain, and how these experiences will be used in the future using thoughtful effort and clarity of expression. (minimum 200 words)
Financial Information

This section must be completed in order to be considered for financial aid, and it will be kept confidential.

A COPY OF YOUR LAST YEARS INCOME TAX FORM MUST BE ATTACHED.

Total family income before deductions, including wages of all working members, welfare payment, pensions, social security, alimony, child support. Please use last year's tax forms as reference.
Upload a copy of last years income tax form here
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The questions below are for the student submitting the application.
Do you have a part-time job?

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