Description
Aaren O’Connor was an alumna of Temple University Japan who tragically lost her life to a stray bullet in Chicago, Illinois. Aaren’s friends and family have established this fund in her name to provide annually a $1000 scholarship to students, Temple and non-Temple, participating in any Temple University study abroad program, with preference given to students who are residents of Chicago.
Students who apply for a Temple University Education Abroad program scholarship will automatically be considered for this award. These include the Non-Temple student scholarships, Temple student scholarships for Exchange Programs, Japan Semester, Rome Semester, Spain Semester, and Summer.
Eligibility Requirements
- preference given to students from Chicago, IL
- open to Temple and non-Temple students
- must participate in a Temple program (including Temple Exchanges, but excluding External Programs)
- must meet the eligibility requirements for Temple Education Abroad scholarships: applicants must be full-time, matriculated undergraduates; have demonstrated financial need; have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75; and participate in the respective Temple program.
Deadline
Aligned with the scholarship deadlines indicated for Temple University Education Abroad scholarships: April 1 for fall/academic year programs; October 1 for spring programs; February 15 for summer programs.