AES Scholarship for English Study
AES Student Ambassador Scholarship
AES-Beca para estudiar ingles)
Up to $3000 tuition scholarship!
AES awards up to $3000 toward one full semester of English courses (fall or spring (16 weeks) or full summer semester (12 weeks). Please note it is a partial tuition scholarship for students meeting the criteria. Limited scholarships awarded.
Scholarship Application Deadlines: Contact Us
Application Requirements
To be considered for a $3000 tuition scholarship, students must:
- Represent AES as a country ambassador. Preference given to students from a country historically underrepresented in our program;
- Have completed high school by the time of planned study in AES - Recent students, adults and career professionals are eligible!
- Meet the admission requirements for AES, including certification of ability to cover other costs;
- Provide transcripts or evidence of two years of English study at the high school level or beyond;
- Plan to study for at least one semester: fall or spring - 16 weeks; summer - 12 weeks;
- Current AES students are not eligible for this scholarship.
Submit the following items by the application deadline for the semester you are applying for:
- AES Application
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Scholarship application-Complete all items below and email to aesadmissions@lclark.edu
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Essay: explain how the scholarship will contribute to your English learning goals. The essay should be a minimum of 250 words.
- Recommendation letter from a former or present teacher or a professional colleague. The letter should be in English if possible. The recommendation must explain why you are deserving of the scholarship.
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Requirement
Recipients of the scholarship agree to actively participate in AES on campus and in the Portland community by, for example, giving a presentation on your country. Additionally, you agree to promote AES in your home country by giving presentations at local schools or community forums.
Questions? Contact Us
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to apply to get the scholarship?
Yes, you must complete the application, which requires a copy of your high school transcript, or if you have attended university, a copy of your university transcript. If your transcripts do not list two years of English courses, you may send proficiency test results (e.g. DET, iBT, IELTS, other). If you do not have proficiency test results, we will send you a writing exercise to complete. Include a bank statement from your home bank account or from your family or sponsor, and a signed Certificate of Financial Responsibility*. Also, include a copy of your passport.
*Students need to show approximately $12,000 USD on their financial statement for one semester (12 - 16 weeks) of study. This amount shows ability to cover partial tuition, housing, and other costs such as food, living expenses, and books. Actual costs will vary depending on housing arrangements (campus, off campus, home stay).
Questions: contact us at aes@lclark.edu
If I am awarded the scholarship, do I receive it in US dollars?
The scholarship will be given to you as a tuition discount on your AES/Lewis & Clark student account bill. You pay your tuition fees when you arrive on campus and are registered in classes.
How many and what kind of presentations do I have to do while in the U.S.?
You only need to do one presentation, but you are welcome to do more if there are opportunities. Presentations are in the community or on campus should be about your country. This can be at a local club or school, or as a presentation on campus to Lewis & Clark or AES students. This is an opportunity to practice public speaking, so you must be willing to speak to a small audience. We recommend students bring small items from their country to represent the culture and history as part of your presentation (flags, post cards, DVD/YouTube, small gift items for hosts).
Do you help with the visa application?
We send you information on how to apply for the student visa at your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate. We answer questions you might have to aid you in the process.