IUI-Bersier World Language Scholarship (Liberal Arts)

Created by Professor Emerita Gabrielle Bersier who wished to advance the study of world languages and cultures by students and recognize student achievement and potential, this scholarship supports an undergraduate student who is enrolled part-time or full-time, majoring in the Department of World Languages and Cultures, or is enrolled in the Individualized Major Program with a world language concentration, and who has a record of academic excellence.

Applicant must have at least one year of study until graduation. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated service to their language discipline. Selection will be based on a rotation among the existing language programs. To be considered, students will request a letter of recommendation from a Liberal Arts faculty member and write an essay of 250 words that explains interest in the language and describes service to the language discipline.

Award
$1,000
Deadline
02/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Bersier
    • Letter of recommendation (You are responsible to check if the reference letter has been submitted. Double check the email address you enter, if an incorrect email is entered, there is no system error. You will be responsible to follow up with your reference and communicate with them about the request for a letter of recommendation.)
    • What is your expected graduation date?
    • Write an essay that explains your interest in the language and describes your service to the language discipline.
  2. Provide your most recent IU unofficial transcript