John Damis Middle East Studies Scholarship

This scholarship was established in the name of former MESC Director and PSU Professor of Political Science & International Studies John Damis for the purpose of supporting a student with a serious interest in Middle East Studies.
Available To: Undergraduate, Graduate
Number of Awards: 1-2 annually
Amount: up to $1000 (paid towards tuition & fees)
Renewable: No
Deadline: Date TBD (Spring Term)

CRITERIA

You must meet the following requirements:

Full-time PSU student (or accepted for full-time enrollment)
Be majoring in International Studies or Political Science with a Middle East focus
3.0 overall GPA

APPLICATION

MESC Scholarship Application Form
350-word typed statement of purpose addressing your past and present experience with Middle East Studies; your plans for Middle East Studies for the next year and beyond; and how this scholarship would contribute to your future studies
Unofficial transcript from PSU
One letter of recommendation from a faculty member, academic advisor, or someone who can speak to your experience with Middle East Studies. Please have the recommendation letter emailed separately to mesctr@pdx.edu with the subject "2021 Scholarship Application: [Your Name]."

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