Carthage offers several scholarship funds to support students who need financial assistance to participate in study abroad and experiential learning programs.

 

Available scholarship funds

Gutkind-Kraemer Scholarship

The Gutkind-Kraemer Scholarship is awarded to students majoring in French and intending to become teachers, and who are studying in France. This scholarship was established by Irène Kraemer, Carthage’s former vice president of the School of Professional Studies and professor of modern languages, in honor of her parents.

Mary Katherine Kent-Rohan Scholarship

The Mary Katherine Kent-Rohan Scholarship is awarded to students who plan to study abroad, who demonstrate leadership potential, and whose careers and lives would benefit the greatest from studying abroad. Scholarship recipients may be, but do not need to be foreign language majors or minors. Mary Katherine Kent-Rohan was a German professor at Carthage. *Recommendations from the foreign languages or study abroad faculty are highly encouraged.

Lili Sorokin Scholarship

The Lili Sorokin Scholarship provides financial assistance for Carthage students who wish to study abroad, who demonstrate leadership potential, and whose careers and lives would benefit the greatest from studying abroad. Scholarship recipients may be, but do not need to be, foreign language majors or minors. Professor Lili Sorokin taught at Carthage for many years. *Recommendations from the foreign languages or study abroad faculty are highly encouraged.

Patricia Pierman Larson and David Allen Larson Scholarship

The Patricia Pierman Larson and David Allen Larson Scholarship provides financial support for students wishing to study abroad. Preference will be given to those students studying a foreign language.

Rita Petretti Endowed Scholarship

The Rita Petretti Endowed Scholarship provides support for students who wish to study abroad for a semester or a year and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to students enrolled in an Italian program (though not required) and to women.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for spring 2024 study abroad are closed. Applications for summer 2024, fall 2024, and J-Term 2025 will open early in the spring semester.

Applications are managed and awarded through the Office of Student Financial Services in collaboration with the Director for Education Abroad and faculty leading trips. All applicants must be approved by the faculty tour lead. Where noted, preferences are simply preferences and not requirements.

Applications for the Wiggan-Kenniebrew funds will be reviewed by members of the Equity and Inclusion Committee

Application requirements include:

  • A brief statement explaining how you meet the eligibility requirements.
  • A faculty or staff recommendation.
  • Details regarding the experience for which you seek funding.
  • An essay explaining how this experience will further your academic or career aspirations.