Scholarship Overview

A scholarship endowment established by Robert Martin '88, in memory of his grandparents, Fern & George M. Terry - and, in appreciation for the spirit of philanthropy, particularly toward the furtherance of education, that his grandfather demonstrated throughout his life. It will provide support for students in the International Business Program at the College of Business during their study abroad experience. As an undergraduate at James Madison University in the International Business Program, Robert Martin '88 had the opportunity to study abroad in Spain as a junior and continues to view his study abroad as the most significant educational experience he had as a student. Now, with studying abroad for at least one semester a required component of the International Business Program, this Endowment is intended to provide a special resource to facilitate the study abroad experience for students who demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need.

The Fern & George Terry Memorial Scholarship Endowment for Study Abroad will be awarded to outstanding students actively engaged in the study of International Business within the College of Business at James Madison University. The determination of the recipient(s) for this annual scholarship award will be based on the process described below:

All students in the International Business Program who are planning to study abroad would be considered for this scholarship during the academic year prior to their study abroad experience; provided, however, that: candidates must - Have a grade point average at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time they seek this Scholarship; Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships; and,- Plan to study abroad in a country where the English language is not a principal language spoken by the people of that country.

The appointment of a student as a Fern & George Terry Memorial Scholar shall follow the guidelines outlined above, and the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships; provided, however, that the following specific conditions are here noted - A student may seek this scholarship more than once, if not selected in a particular year; but upon selection, this scholarship award may be received only once during a student's college career at James Madison University.

Annual award amount

Need Based
Yes

Eligibility Criteria
Freshmen   Sophomore   Junior   Senior  

GPA
3.0

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