1. Webster University Leiden, The
Netherlands
Work-Study Grant
Application Form
AWARDS: The Webster-Leiden Work-Study Grant may be awarded to undergraduate and
graduate students currently registered at Webster Leiden. This competitive grant is based
upon financial need and is renewable at the end of the Academic Year if the awardee
maintains continuous full-time enrollment at Webster Leiden and meets or exceeds the
required cumulative grade point average of 3.3. Students need to re-apply for renewal. The
grant normally covers 15% of tuition costs and may vary per student; if the student is willing
to do service hours for the Webster campus the awarded amount may be higher. It applies to
study at Webster University's Leiden and Amsterdam campus and online courses only; in
some cases the scholarship may transfer to other Webster campuses (check with advisor for
details). US applicants should note that the amount of scholarship awarded may affect US
Financial Aid.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Full admittance to Webster University, good standing,
and fulltime enrollment status. In order to apply for a Webster Grant, please submit:
1. This Grant application form, completed and signed;
2. a 1-page essay giving your rationale for the application (see guidelines on page 2);
3. An electronically submitted biography (please use the template on page 2), with a
digital passport photo.
All materials should be submitted to your Webster academic advisor.
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Webster University student ID#: _________________________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________ e-mail address: ________________________
( ) I do ( ) do not give Webster University the right to release notification of any scholarship
or grant that I may be awarded (or) to have my name as an awardee posted on the Webster
Leiden website. I have read the terms (see “How Do I Qualify for A Webster Scholarship or
Study Grant”) and agree,
APPLICANT SIGNATURE: ____________________________ DATE: _______
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2. THE STUDY-GRANT ESSAY
(Not to exceed one type-written page. Please submit electronically in Word format.)
The essay should answer the following questions:
• Why are you motivated to continue your studies at Webster? Answers might include
such items as: life and career goals, skills necessary to achieve these goals, etc. Why
do you deserve this scholarship or grant over others?
• Why you need a Study Grant? Answers should include an estimation of total
remaining annual cost of study at Webster University (do not forget personal costs),
as well as specifications of total annual resources available to you and your family
from all sources (personal savings, family support, government support, part-time
work, loans, other).* You have to prove that you will be able to support yourself for
the part not covered by the scholarship. Be sure to include support from business or
corporations if relevant. Answers should be itemized.
* Webster University reserves the right to verify all information.
GRANT RECIPIENT BIOGRAPHY TEMPLATE
(Not to exceed one type-written page. Please submit electronically in Word format, along
with a digital passport photo that fits into the box below.)
Please use the template below when writing your biography:
Your Name:
Your
Nationality: digital
Profession (if applicable): photo
Prior Education: should fit
Webster Program: into this box.
Motivation
Write a few sentences about why you are motivated to study at Webster.
Personal Background
Write a few sentences about your background. Include specific examples of your volunteer
activities, your international experiences, or other similarly interesting information.
Objectives
Write a few sentences about your short and long term objectives.
Date
All applications will be held in strict confidence. Awardees will be notified by email – we
reserve the right to re-assign if the student is not registered by the set first date of term.
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