SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID OVERVIEW

We are delighted to present three types of high school summer program and college prep scholarships and fellowships: Student Ambassador Fellowships, Study Abroad Scholarships and Green Ticket Community Service Scholarships. We are delighted to present three types of scholarships and fellowships, designed to allow motivated students to earn money towards an enriching summer study abroad and/or summer college prep experience.

$200 - $500 Student Ambassador Fellowships

Our Student Ambassador Fellowships are akin to "mini internships" designed to reward motivated students who demonstrate a commitment to learning that extends throughout the school year. Fellowships are earned through special projects and applied towards the total cost of the program tuition.

New Student Ambassador: Our New Student Ambassadors are extremely valuable resources for families who want a first hand account of an Abbey Road summer program. As a New Student Ambassador, you are responsible for sharing your study abroad experiences with prospective Abbey Road students and families throughout the school year after your summer experience. Your duties will include handing out materials to your friends and peers, making fun postings about your summer plans on Abbey Road’s social media fan pages, and serving as a phone and email reference for prospective families next fall.

Web Ambassador: Web Ambassadors are young writers who have a knack for composing short stories and articles, are interested in further developing their writing skills and wish to share their summer experiences with their peers. Throughout the summer you will get the chance to collaborate with your Program Director and contribute your thoughts to the Official Program Blog. Share your stories, talk about your friends’ experiences and reflect on how your summer compares to your first personal reflection.

Program Journalist: Abbey Road Program Journalists are interested in journalism and creative writing with the chance to have their work published on the Abbey Road website. Program journalists are expected to keep a daily journal of the events and activities that have impacted or inspired them during their summer abroad. Program Journalists are asked to take photos to support their reflections in addition to conducting several student interviews to supplement their personal accounts. These interviews will be used by the journalist at the program’s end as they draft their own unique article about their time abroad.

Program Photographer: Program photographers start their work as soon as they arrive at their program destination. You will be asked to keep a detailed “digital” account of your experiences this summer with Abbey Road. You may document interesting classroom activities, social events, weekend day trips and the every-day life experiences you will encounter as you live like a true European local. Program Photographers are asked to put together a digital photo album upon the program’s completion.

Study Abroad Scholarships

Abbey Road Programs offers five $1,000 merit-based study abroad scholarships annually in each of the following categories. Scholarship recipients demonstrate outstanding academic performance and commitment to their chosen subject, both academically and in extra-curricular activities:
French Scholarship: Applicable toward any of our French summer programs. Designed for an outstanding student of French who has already completed at least two full years of French language.
Spanish Scholarship: Applicable toward Cadiz program. Designed for an outstanding student of the Spanish language who has already completed at least two full years of Spanish language.
Italian Scholarship: Applicable toward our Florence program. Designed for an outstanding student of the Italian language who has already completed at least one full year of Italian language.
Studio Art Scholarship: Applicable toward our Florence or Nice programs. Designed for an outstanding student of studio art. Applicants will be required to submit a few digital copies or photos of their original artwork.
History Scholarship: Applicable toward our Western Civilization, Modern Civilization or Florence programs. Designed for an outstanding student of history, who has demonstrated strong interest and success in history-related schoolwork.

Green Ticket Scholarships

Our Green Ticket Scholarship is a $500 scholarship for students completing grades 9 to 12 who have demonstrated their commitment to the environment through their schoolwork or extracurricular activities. You are eligible for the Green Ticket Scholarship Program if you have done significant work in any of the following categories:
Environmental issues: Global warming, bio-diversity, eco-system preservation, toxic waste reduction, deforestation, energy conservation, recycling
Friends of the earth: Agriculture, farming, and food
Wildlife: Preservation of endangered species, including marine life and national parks
Any other projects that help to preserve and restore the earth

Deadlines

Student Ambassador Fellowships applications are accepted on a rolling basis and filled on a per program basis. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Study Abroad and Green Ticket Scholarship applications are due no later than April 1. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 15, and will be given until April 30, to make a final decision on enrollment for the summer program of their choice (including submitting an application deposit).

How to Apply

In order to apply, you will be required to download the scholarship application (in pdf format), complete it and submit it via mail or email info@goabbeyroad.com Please be sure to complete the application in full and indicate the summer program of your choice. In addition, we will need your school transcript and 2 letters of recommendation from those who supervised your work in the above mentioned areas. All essays, school transcripts, and recommendation letters will be reviewed by the Abbey Road Student Admissions Staff and must be submitted no later than April 1st.