The MyUS.com 2024 Global Perspectives Scholarship

MyUS.com is pleased to offer our annual “Global Perspectives” scholarship – focused on the role of experiential learning in preparing global-ready graduates.

As an industry leader in international shipping and shopping, few organizations are more reliant on the desire for consumers and businesses to be globally interconnected than MyUS.com. Similarly, few global organizations better understand the transformative, impactful nature of breaking down boundaries, transcending cultures and connecting the previously unconnected.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 30, 2024
• Value$2,500
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorMyUS.com
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The scholarship recipient will receive a one-time $2,500 (USD) educational scholarship to be applied to qualifying expenses, including undergraduate/graduate tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board for the 2024 or 2025 academic year. Funds are provided by Access Shipping LLC (MyUS.com).

Payments issued by MyUS.com are made payable to the student's approved college or university and mailed directly to the accredited college or university last designated by the student.

Requirements

To qualify for scholarship consideration

• Eligible students must currently be completing academic courses in a country other than their home country (studying abroad or as an international student)
• Have been accepted to a study abroad program or have studied abroad within the past two academic years.
• Students are required to write a 500-word essay detailing why they chose an international program, how they feel that program will enhance their studies (or did enhance their studies) and how they feel that program will likely impact their perspectives relative to other cultures and the impact that will have on future business successes.
• Additionally, the essay should clearly articulate how they believe their experience studying abroad will make them increasingly competitive in today’s global job market.

Interview Dates and Process

To apply for the scholarship, the applicant must be a student currently enrolled at an officially recognized, accredited college or university and must be currently enrolled in or have already been accepted into a study abroad program or as an international student. Additionally:

• Eligible students must currently be in good standing with their respective university, college or high school. Students who have been suspended, are on academic probation or have otherwise violated any university/college rules will be disqualified.
• Applicant must either be accepted to a qualifying university/college or currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate program
• If the applicant or the applicant's parent/legal guardian is employed by MyUS.com at the time the scholarship is granted, the student will be considered ineligible. Eligibility of finalists will be verified before winners are selected.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To enter, send an email to [email protected] with the following information:

• Your essay (attached as a document or included in the body of the email)
• A photo of yourself (image must feature you alone, without other people)
• Any additional relevant information you feel will help tell your story

Any submissions not received through this email will be disqualified. If you’re having trouble submitting your essay, please contact MyUS.com at [email protected] for assistance.

The scholarship recipient will be selected by MyUS.com after the November 30, 2024, entry deadline. The winner will be announced and notified via email on or before December 31, 2024.

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