John T. Snow Study Abroad Scholarship

The John T. Snow Study Abroad Scholarship was established in 2010 to honor John T. Snow’s 16 years of service (1994-2010) as Dean of the College of Geosciences and the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences at the University of Oklahoma and in recognition of his efforts promoting international experiences for undergraduate students.

This $1,500 scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate student in the College of Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences or the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy. The scholarship may be used to defray any costs related to studying abroad in any program offered through the University of Oklahoma’s Study Abroad program. The scholarship is applicable for fall and spring semesters only.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Full-time enrollment on the Norman campus
  • Minimum of 45 semester credit hours completed
  • Declared major in either the College of A&GS or the College of E&E
  • Minimum 3.0 Retention OU GPA
  • Minimum of 12 hours of major and/or College-related required coursework completed, which may include courses in calculus, physics, and foreign language, as well as major coursework.
  • Two letters of recommendation from OU faculty members

Award
$1,500
Deadline
02/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Study Abroad Destination:
  2. Semester/year you plan to study abroad:
  3. Please choose your college:
  4. Submit a written statement (approximately 500 words) that explains why you chose this destination and what you hope to gain from your experience there.
  5. What education costs will this scholarship assist you in covering? Please respond in 300 words or less.
  6. This application requires two letters of recommendation from OU faculty members. Please provide the name and email address of your reference below and click “Save and Keep Editing” or “Finish and Submit” to generate an email to your recommender. You can check the status of your recommendation by clicking on the “References” tab at the top of the page.

    Your reference will be automatically contacted via email to submit an electronic recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for your reference to submit the letter of recommendation is February 1, 2025. If your recommender does not receive the email, contact scholarships@ou.edu. It is your responsibility to ensure that your recommender receives the email request and submits his/her recommendation prior to the deadline.

    Please list the name and email address of your first reference here:
  7. Please enter the name and email address of your second recommender here:
  8. Letter of Recommendation Waiver

    The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 gives students the right to inspect letters of recommendation written on their behalf for an application for financial assistance. Students may waive this right and keep letters of recommendation confidential. This waiver is voluntary and is not a condition of any award. Scholarship committees may place higher value on letters of recommendation that are submitted confidentially.
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