OXBRIDGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2019

Thank you for your interest in applying for a scholarship with Oxbridge Academic Programs. Below you will find some important
information that you should bear in mind as you read through this packet.

The Scholarship Process:

 Select a program and the type of scholarship you are interested in.

 Make sure that your application is complete by using the checklist on pages 5-6.

 All applications must be mailed to the address below. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept emailed or faxed
applications. Applications that arrive via post after the deadlines will not be considered.

Mailing address for all completed scholarship applications:

Oxbridge Academic Programs

Attn: Scholarship Committee
49 West 45th Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10036

 Please note that scholarships are awarded based on both a student’s academic performance and financial need. Only
students who would not otherwise be able to afford a program are eligible for our scholarships.

 Students who wish to be considered for a scholarship should submit a scholarship application, not the regular application
(found online or in the back of the brochure). The $1050 deposit required with the regular application is waived for
scholarship applicants.

 Scholarships are only applicable to 4 week programs or 1 week seminar programs.

 Additional sources of funding can be found on the last page of this packet.

 You will hear from the Scholarship Committee within one month of the deadline. If a student is awarded a scholarship,
they will have 10 days to decide if they will accept or decline the scholarship.

Good Luck!

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-828-8349 or +1-212-932-3049, or send an email to:

scholarships@oxbridgeprograms.com
 A. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

Each year we offer a number of competitive scholarships for our programs. Sponsored by the Foundation for International Education,
they are open to all students worldwide currently in grades 7-11 who have not participated in one of our programs in the past.
Scholarships are highly selective. Our entire field of applicants is strong, and the winners are truly extraordinary. We do not want to
discourage you from applying, but please bear in mind that the competition is formidable and your chances of winning are numerically
quite slim.

All scholarships will be awarded on the basis of both demonstrated financial need and academic excellence. Other considerations
will include extracurricular accomplishments, community service, creativity, character, and the ability to contribute to the programs in
the broadest possible sense. In essence, we are looking for students who will bring fine minds, diverse experiences, and friendly
personalities to the student body. Only students who would not otherwise be able to afford the program are eligible for our
scholarships. Students may not apply for regular admission and for a scholarship at the same time.

The number of scholarships awarded varies greatly from year to year in accordance with available funding. In a typical year, we receive
over 500 scholarship applications from students around the world, of which 10%-15% win funding. In any given year, we award a
minimum of 50 scholarships.

B. WHAT A SCHOLARSHIP COVERS & APPLICATION DETAILS

Full scholarships cover all program fees, including tuition, lab fees (if applicable), classroom materials, transportation to and from local
airports at the beginning and conclusion of the program, guest lectures, workshops, accommodation in a residence room, and two meals
daily, as well as admission fees for any program-related field trips and activities. The student is responsible for his or her airfare, daily
lunch, and spending money for personal needs.

Partial scholarships, depending on available funding, will cover a portion of the program costs.

The required application deposit of $1050 is automatically waived for scholarship applicants.

PARIS CONNECTION: Please note that scholarships DO NOT cover the fees associated with the Paris Connection, and students
applying for a scholarship who wish to attend the Paris Connection must provide a $300 deposit upon acceptance of their
scholarship offer.

HOUSING: Students accepting scholarships funds to attend our programs in Oxford and Cambridge should NOT request en-
suite housing. They will be housed on a discretionary basis.

Applications must be RECEIVED by our office on or before the following deadlines. Late applications will not be considered,
regardless of the postmark date. If a student is awarded a scholarship, they must accept or decline the scholarship within 10 days of their
award.

Program Due Date Decision Date

The Oxford Spring Seminar Friday, December 14, 2018 Friday, January 11, 2019
The Oxford Tradition, The Cambridge Tradition Friday, February 1, 2019 Friday, March 1, 2019
The New York College Experience, The College Friday, February 8, 2019 Friday, March 8, 2019
Experience in Boston, Oxbridge at UCLA
The Oxford Prep Experience, The Cambridge Friday, February 15, 2019 Friday, March 15, 2019
Prep Experience, Oxbridge at UCLA Prep
All France and Spain Programs Friday, February 22, 2019 Friday, March 22, 2019
The Oxford Summer Seminar, The New York Friday, March 1, 2019 Friday, March 29, 2019
College Seminar

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 C. OXBRIDGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIPS 2019

Below are descriptions of the scholarships we offer. Students are welcome to apply for numerous scholarships and programs using one
set of application materials. Students should submit one application form with all scholarships and programs for which they are
applying checked off on the first page (page 7 of this packet). Students should also remember to include all supplementary documents
for the scholarships to which they are applying using the checklist included in this packet (pages 5-6).

Scholarships to French and Spanish Programs: Students applying to our programs in France and Spain will, upon admission, be
awarded a place in either of the programs in the country of their choice at the discretion of our Scholarship Committee. Students applying
to our French programs will be placed in either L’Académie de Paris or L’Académie de France, and students applying to our Spanish
programs will be placed in either La Academia de Barcelona or La Academia de España.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS: The competition is open to students who have displayed truly outstanding
academic achievement and an ability to contribute to our program as both scholars and participants. There is no GPA requirement for
this scholarship, but we expect applicants to be among the top students in their school and very well rounded and able individuals.

The Oxford Tradition (current 10th -11th graders)
The Cambridge Tradition (current 10th -11th graders)
The Oxford Prep Experience (current 8th-9th graders)
The Cambridge Prep Experience (current 8th-9th graders)
L’Académie de Paris / France (current 9th -11th graders)
La Academia de Barcelona / España (current 9th -11th graders)
Oxbridge at UCLA (current 10th -11th graders)
Oxbridge at UCLA Prep (current 7th-8th graders)
The College Experience in Boston (current 9th-11th graders)
The New York College Experience (current 9th-11th graders)
The New York College Seminar (current 10th-11th graders)
The Oxford Spring/Summer Seminar (current 10th-11th graders)

AFRICAN-AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS: The competition is open to students from an African-American background. All
applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and an ability to contribute to our program both as scholars and
participants.

The Oxford Tradition (current 10th -11th graders)
The Cambridge Tradition (current 10th -11th graders)
The Oxford Prep Experience (current 8th -9th graders)
The Cambridge Prep Experience (current 8th-9th graders)
L’Académie de Paris / France (current 9th -11th graders)
La Academia de Barcelona / España (current 9th -11th graders)
Oxbridge at UCLA (current 10th -11th graders)
Oxbridge at UCLA Prep (current 7th-8th graders)
The College Experience in Boston (current 9th-11th graders) The
New York College Experience (current 9th-11th graders)
The New York College Seminar (current 10th -11th graders)
The Oxford Spring/Summer Seminar (current 10th -11th graders)

THE STEM SCHOLARSHIP: The competition is open to students who have displayed outstanding achievement in their study of
STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math) and who possess an ability to contribute to our program both as scholars
and participants. Emphasis is placed on both performance in the classroom and the student's interest in scientific subjects in general.
Prerequisites: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of study in science (i.e., one year by the end of the academic year 2018-
2019) and be currently enrolled in a science course at school. In addition to items 1-7 on the checklist on pages 5 through 6 of this
packet, applicants must submit a recent graded lab report or science project, as well as a letter of recommendation from a science teacher.
The winner must enroll in a science course as his/her Major subject.

The Cambridge Prep Experience (current 8th -9th graders)

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THE LITERATURE SCHOLARSHIP: The competition is open to students who have displayed outstanding achievement in their
study of literature and who possess an ability to contribute to our program both as scholars and participants. Emphasis is placed on
both performance in the classroom and the student’s interest in literature in general. Prerequisites: Applicants must have a minimum
of one year of study in an English literature course (i.e., one year by the end of the academic year 2018-2019) and be currently
enrolled in an English course at school. In addition to items 1-7 on the checklist on pages 5 through 6 of this packet, applicants must
submit a graded paper showcasing their analytical and critical writing skills as well as a letter of recommendation from their English
teacher. The winner must enroll in a literature course as his/her Major subject.

The Oxford Prep Experience (current 8th -9th graders)

THE CLASSICS SCHOLARSHIP: The competition is open to students who have displayed outstanding achievement in the study
of Latin or Greek and who possess an ability to contribute to our program both as scholars and participants. Emphasis is placed on
both performance in the classroom and the student’s interest in classical studies in general. Prerequisites: Applicants must have a
minimum of one year of study in Latin (i.e., one year by the end of the academic year 2018-2019) and be currently enrolled in Latin or
Greek at school. In addition to items 1-7 on the checklist on pages 5 through 6 of this packet, applicants must submit an example of
written work in Latin or Greek as well as letter of recommendation from their Latin and/or Greek teacher. The winner must enroll in
the Classics Major.

The Oxford Tradition (current 10th -11th graders)

THE FRENCH LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP: The competition is open to students who have displayed outstanding achievement
in the study of the French language and who possess an ability to contribute to our program both as scholars and participants.
Emphasis is placed on both performance in the classroom and the applicant’s interest in French culture in general. In addition to items
1-7 on the checklist on pages 5 through 6 of this packet, applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a French teacher
and one piece of written work in French. The winner must enroll in one of our “cours à theme” in Montpellier or a French
immersion course in Paris for both his/her Major and Minor subjects. Students granted a French Language Scholarship are
awarded a place in either Paris or Montpellier at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.

L’Académie de Paris (current 9th -11th graders) L’Académie de France (current 9th -11th graders)

THE SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP: The competition is open to students who have displayed outstanding achievement
in the study of the Spanish language and who possess an ability to contribute to our program both as scholars and people. Emphasis is
placed on both performance in the classroom and the applicant’s interest in Spanish culture in general. In addition to items 1-7 on the
checklist on pages 5 through 6 of this packet, applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a Spanish teacher and one
piece of written work in Spanish. The winner must enroll in one of our Spanish immersion courses as both his/her Major and
Minor subjects. Students granted a Spanish Language Scholarship are awarded a place in either Barcelona or Salamanca at the
discretion of the Scholarship Committee.

La Academia de Barcelona (current 9th-11th graders) La Academia de España (current 9th -11th graders)

THE PAUL MCCLEAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE STUDY OF JOURNALISM: This scholarship honors the memory of our
friend and colleague Paul McClean who graduated with a First from Oxford in 2015 and was a journalist with the Financial Times.
Applicants should submit samples of their journalism as part of their application. The winner will receive a full scholarship to study
Journalism in Oxford.

The Oxford Tradition (current 10th-11th graders)

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 D. CHECK-LIST OF REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

All scholarship applicants must submit the following materials:

(___) 1. APPLICATIONS:
A completed application form (pages 7-9 in this packet). PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY.

(___) 2. FINANCIAL RECORDS:

An official document that specifically states the family’s household income, such as a 1040, W-2, or 1099. If you are not a U.S. citizen,
please submit the equivalent documentation of income (no bank statements), with translations to English and conversions to U.S. dollars as
needed. Include information for both parents if the student comes from a two-parent household. If the parents are divorced, please include
financial information for both parents, and/or documentation that lists child support received, if any. Applicants should feel free to submit
a letter that details the family’s financial commitments if they feel their income information is not sufficient to explain their family’s financial
situation. If this requirement cannot be met, the application will not be eligible for consideration. All financial information will, of
course, be kept in strictest confidence and destroyed upon completion of the scholarship competition.

(___) 3. FINANCIAL AID:

For students who attend private or parochial school: If the student receives financial aid from his/her school, please submit a letter from
the school (on school letterhead) stating the exact amount of financial assistance.

(___) 4. TRANSCRIPT:
A transcript or report card that includes grades from the most recently completed semester, plus the previous year. Official, unofficial, or
photocopied versions are all equally acceptable.

(___) 5. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:

A minimum of two letters of recommendation from teachers or counselors attesting to the student’s academic and personal strengths.

(___) 6. PERSONAL STATEMENT:

A 500-word statement from the student describing his/her particular interest in the program, what he/she thinks he/she might contribute, why
he/she wishes to study his/her selected subjects, and his/her long-term educational goals. Include name, city and state (or country, if other
than the US or Canada) on the top right-hand corner and include three copies of the personal statement with your application.

(___) 7. REPRESENTATIVE WORK:

A copy or example of one piece of representative work, preferably one that has already been submitted for a class at school. This typically
takes the form of an academic essay or a written project or presentation. Where possible and/or relevant, we especially welcome submissions
which pertain to the student’s proposed Major course of study. However, if applicants seek to study subjects over the summer in which they
have no prior experience, they do not need to submit work related to that field and an alternative piece of representative work is acceptable.
Please be aware that we are unable to return this work after the competition.

(___) 8. RESUME (OPTIONAL):

A copy of your most up to date resume is always welcome, but NOT REQUIRED. It can include any work experience, extra-curricular
activities, volunteer experience, or leadership positions.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:

THE STEM SCHOLARSHIP

(in addition to the materials listed above):

(___) A letter of nomination from the applicant’s science teacher.

(___) A recent graded lab report or science project.

THE LITERATURE SCHOLARSHIP

(in addition to the materials listed above):

(___) A letter of nomination from the applicant’s English teacher.

(___) A graded English paper exemplifying analytical and critical writing skills.

THE CLASSICS SCHOLARSHIP

(in addition to the materials listed above):

(___) A letter of nomination from the applicant’s Latin and/or Greek teacher.
(___) An example of written work in Latin or Greek.

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 THE FRENCH LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP
(in addition to the materials listed above):

(___) A letter of nomination from the applicant’s French teacher.

(___) An example of written work in French. This should be a sample of prose, as opposed to a Question & Answer exam.

THE SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP

(in addition to the materials listed above):

(___) A letter of nomination from the applicant’s Spanish teacher.

(___) An example of written work in Spanish. This should be a sample of prose, as opposed to a marked school test or Question & Answer exam.

THE PAUL MCCLEAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE STUDY OF JOURNALISM

(in addition to the materials listed above):

(___) An example of a journalistic piece of writing.

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 OXBRIDGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2019
Sponsored by The Foundation for International Education in cooperation with Oxbridge Academic Programs

I. PROGRAM AND SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION

SCHOLARSHIPS
Please select the scholarship for which you would like to be considered. Please note that students applying for programs in France and
Spain will be placed in a program in the country of their choice at the discretion of the scholarship committee.

□ Academic Achievement Scholarship (select one of the programs below)

□ African-American Scholarship (select one of the programs below)
□ STEM Scholarship (The Cambridge Prep Experience only)
□ Literature Scholarship (The Oxford Prep Experience only)
□ Classics Scholarship (The Oxford Tradition only)
□ French Language Scholarship (L’Académie de Paris or L’Académie de France only)
□ Spanish Language Scholarship (La Academia de España or La Academia de Barcelona only)
□ The Paul McClean Scholarship for the Study of Journalism (The Oxford Tradition only)

PROGRAM

□ The Oxford Spring Seminar (current 10th-11th graders)
□ The Oxford Tradition (current 10th-11th graders)
□ The Cambridge Tradition (current 10th -11th graders)
□ The Oxford Prep Experience (current 8 th-9th graders)
□ The Cambridge Prep Experience (current 8 th-9th graders)
□ The College Experience in Boston (current 9 th-11th graders)
□ The Oxford Summer Seminar (current 10 th-11th graders)
□ L’Académie de Paris / France (current 9th -11th graders)
□ La Academia de Barcelona / España (current 9th -11th graders)
□ The New York College Experience (current 9th-11th graders)
□ Oxbridge at UCLA (current 10th-11th graders)
□ Oxbridge at UCLA Prep (current 7th-8th graders)
□ The New York College Seminar (current 9th-11th graders)

II. STUDENT INFORMATION

NAME: First Middle Last □ Male □ Female

HOME ADDRESS

CITY STATE / PROVINCE/COUNTRY ZIP / POSTAL CODE

( )
TELEPHONE E-MAIL (PLEASE PRINT IN CAPITALS) DATE OF BIRTH: Month / Day / Year

PLACE OF BIRTH CITIZENSHIP

PARENT 1 TITLE PARENT 1’S NAME PARENT 1’S PROFESSION E-MAIL (PLEASE PRINT IN CAPS)

( ) ( ) ( )
PARENT 1 ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT FROM YOURS HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE CELL

PARENT 2 TITLE PARENT 2’S NAME PARENT 2’S PROFESSION E-MAIL (PLEASE PRINT IN CAPS)

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 OXBRIDGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2019 (cont.)

( ) ( ) ( )
PARENT 2 ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT FROM YOURS HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE CELL

( ) __________
EMERGENCY CONTACT (OTHER THAN PARENTS) RELATION TO STUDENT TELEPHONE NUMBER

III. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

( )
CURRENT SCHOOL CURRENT GRADE LEVEL

SCHOOL ADDRESS CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY

Have you ever been suspended or dismissed from school? □ Yes □ No If yes, please explain in your personal statement.

Please provide the names and telephone numbers of two teachers who will be sending letters of recommendation on your behalf. If you
are applying for a Science, Literature, Classics, French, or Spanish scholarship, please also provide this information for your teacher of
the relevant subject.

NAME OF TEACHER / COUNSELOR SUBJECT EMAIL (PLEASE PRINT)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

NAME OF TEACHER / COUNSELOR SUBJECT EMAIL (PLEASE PRINT)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

NAME OF LANGUAGE/SCIENCE TEACHER SUBJECT EMAIL (PLEASE PRINT)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Please provide the name and contact information of your Head of School. Oxbridge contacts Heads of Schools of all scholarship
recipients upon award of scholarship.

NAME OF HEAD OF SCHOOL TITLE EMAIL (PLEASE PRINT)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

IV. COURSE SELECTIONS

Please list two Major and two Minor/Workshop choices in the area below. If you are applying for subject-specific scholarships
(Science, Classics, Literature, French Language or Spanish Language), remember to list course choices that pertain to those awards. If
you are applying for a scholarship to our French programs, please pick one Major and Minor from Paris and one Major and Minor
from Montpellier.
1st Choice 2nd Choice

MAJOR ______________________________ ______________________________

MINOR/WORKSHOP* ______________________________ ______________________________

*Please note: 1-week seminars do not have minor class options.

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 OXBRIDGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2019 (cont.)

VII. OTHER BACKGROUND

Have you traveled abroad before? □ Yes □ No If yes, please describe briefly below:

Have you gone away to a camp or summer program before? □ Yes □ No If yes, please describe briefly below:

Have you ever held a summer or part-time job? □ Yes □ No If yes, please describe briefly below:

Have you attended one of our programs before? □ Yes □ No If yes, please list the program(s) below:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please list any extra-curricular or leadership experience (attach a resume if needed).

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

VIII. FOR OUR RECORDS

How did you hear about Oxbridge Academic Programs? (Please check all that apply.)

□ Former Student – Name?___________________________ □ Poster – Where? ________________________________________

□ Teacher/Counselor – Name?________________________ □ Newspaper Ad – Where? ________________________________

□ School Visit/Fair – When?_________________________ □ Website – Which? _____________________________________

□ Open House Reception – When? Where?______________ □ Informational Email – From whom?_________________________

□ Brochure in the Mail – When?______________________ □ Other – Please Specify___________________________________

***

SIGNATURES

My parents and I have read and understood the information provided in the Student Life and Fees & Details sections of the brochure
or website. We understand that failure to respect the program rules will result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from
the program at our expense with no refund of costs incurred.

STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE

PARENT or GUARDIAN SIGNATURE DATE

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 ALTERNATE SOURCES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

As our scholarship program is highly competitive, we suggest that you simultaneously pursue other avenues of assistance in the event
that you are not selected to receive a scholarship from Oxbridge Academic Programs. We recommend researching these sources
immediately as their deadlines for funding and sponsorship often pass before our scholarship committee announces their decisions. The
following suggestions are intended to serve as a basic provisional guide to sources of financial assistance for the summer of 2019.

1. One of the first places to visit is your school counseling center or guidance office. Counselors and advisors often receive
information during the academic year about a wide variety of financial aid and scholarship possibilities. In some cases, there
are scholarships for which the school can nominate students; in others students must apply independently. Regardless,
counselors should be able to present various alternatives to any student, whether based purely on merit, local residency or
financial need.

2. Another potential source of funding is your local community and its numerous societies and organizations, not to mention
companies. Some examples are listed below.

 Your local branch of the Rotary, Lions, Elks, Kiwanis, or similar organizations
 The Parents & Teachers Association at school
 Local medical research or pharmaceutical companies (especially if you are interested in science-oriented subjects)
 Banks and insurance companies - although larger financial institutions often run nationwide scholarships, both big and
small companies may offer more localized competitions as well
 Companies involved in education in one form or another - these could include suppliers of educational equipment,
county and statewide educational associations, etc.
 Local youth organizations and foundations
 Educational publications and web sites
 Sometimes, businesses will donate air miles towards your trip.

3. There are also books in your local library or bookstores that list scholarships available to high school students. The majority
of guides focus on scholarship opportunities for college, but the following may prove helpful:

 The Scholarship Scouting Report: An Insider’s Guide to America’s Best Scholarships (Ben Kaplan)
 The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2019: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes (Supercollege)

4. The internet is also a good resource for funding opportunities. Websites such as http://www.highscholarships.com/ can
provide useful information for high school students in need of scholarships.

BEST OF LUCK!

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