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SCRANTON SCHOLARSHIP

Scranton Scholarship provides young women from developing countries worldwide

with opportunities for higher education. The Scholarship was created in 2007 by the
Scranton Women's Leadership Center located in Seoul, Korea. The Center is
committed to empowering women to live up to their full potential and leadership with
human dignity so that they may contribute to the betterment of their own communities
and the world.

Who May Apply?

To be eligible for the Scranton Scholarship, you must:
be a young woman (18-30) committed to being a leader and wants to make a
difference in one's own community and the world.
be a 2nd year student or higher in undergraduate studies in an accredited
college/university in one's own country.
have received a grade point average of B (or equivalent to B) or higher in the
previous year in college.
be able to prove financial need.

How Can You Apply?

Please send us the following materials:
Application Form
Personal Essay (2-4 pages, double spaced, typed)
Official Transcript of previous year/s in college
College/University President's recommendation letter
Photo

Special Privileges
Scholarship recipients are eligible to apply to leadership programs and events
offered by SWLC. These events help enhance one's leadership skills and give
the opportunity to network on a global scale.
Scholars will be invited to share ideas and life stories with other Scranton
Scholars for support and empowerment through SWLC's website.

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Scranton Women's Leadership Center

Scranton Women's Leadership Center is the program office of American Methodist

Korean Women's Mission Foundation. The Foundation originated from Women's
Division, the United Methodist Church. Mrs. Mary F. Scranton was the first woman
missionary sent to Korea by the American Methodist Church. In 1886, she founded
the first girls' school for modern education in Korea. SWLC intends to continue our
heritage by empowering women to be leaders through education.

More Information
Scranton Scholarship is awarded on academic year basis.
Students may reapply each year if they meet the eligibility requirements.
Scranton Scholarship is for tuition only and will be sent directly to the school.

****Please e-mail to scrantoncenter@gmail.com by March 17, 2014.

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