Eligibility: Undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate members who are currently enrolled in classes at a degree-granting program at a Canadian university must meet ONE of the following eligibility requirements:
1. Studying a minimum of one semester outside of Canada at a recognized university, this can include a shortened summer semester.
2. Enrolled in a postgraduate program at a university outside of Canada scheduled to commence within the academic year following the granting of the award.
3. Enrolled in a study abroad or volunteer program that lasts a minimum of one month with a recognized organization.
Criteria: Application form and essay.
Application requirements:
1. Follow the instructions to Register Your Scholarship Application. During this process you will be prompted for an ACCESS KEY. The ACCESS KEY is GKIHS.
2. Print out the cover page from the online registration and it use as the cover page for your entire application.
3. Attach the following required documentation:
- An essay of no more than two pages describing the factors influencing your choice to study/volunteer abroad and how it will contribute to your degree. Describe the program and how this experience will allow you to contribute to your industry or society during and/or when you have completed your study or entered the workforce.
- Confirmation of enrollment at your host university or study abroad program.
A current and comprehensive official academic transcript.
4. By the postmark deadline date, send the required documents, including cover page or your application will NOT be processed, by fax to 615-627-9685 or mail them to the address listed below:
International Scholarship and Tuition Services
c/o Golden Key Scholarships/Awards
P.O. Box 23737
Nashville, TN 37202-3737
If you decide to use a courier/shipping service such as FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc., please ship to the following address:
International Scholarship and Tuition Services
c/o Golden Key Scholarships/Awards
200 Crutchfield Avenue
Nashville, TN 37210