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Criteria

 

To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must:

• Be a graduate of a Dayton Public School, including any Dayton conversion or start-up charter high school or a local school with an active Junior Council on World Affairs (JCOWA) program during the current academic year, or have received the Pfeife Smith World Affairs Scholarship the previous year.  Preference will be given to students who are active JCOWA participants;

• Graduate in the top quarter of their class;

• Plan to attend the University of Dayton, Wright State University or Sinclair Community College.

• Show a strong interest in studying world affairs.  Fields of study may include: economics, geography, foreign languages, history, human rights, international business, international relations, political science, or related fields;

• Demonstrate financial need;

• Submit a completed application form and include the following attachments:

• An official high school transcript through seven semesters (or in the case of a previous winner, transcripts from their completed college courses)

• A letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor

• An essay on a current world problem or event (2-3 typed double-spaced pages)

• A list of your extra-curricular activities and honors

• A copy of the letter and summary page from the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

 

​Scholarship Amount & Use

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Two $2,000 scholarships or one $4,000 scholarship will be offered annually. The Selection Committee may elect not to award a scholarship if a suitable candidate cannot be identified.  A student may opt to have the scholarship in one payment at the start of their award year, or two payments over two semesters. 

​​The scholarship may be used for tuition and related educational expenses.

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