James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship Application


The 2024 Scholarship application deadline has passed. Decision letters have been sent. Check back in the fall for information on the 2025-26 Scholarship Process.


Eligibility For 2024 Stemler Scholarships

Application Item Point Value Word/Character Count
Goals for Study Abroad 20 450/3000
Significant Activities 15 50/300
Adversity Essay 15 450/3000
Vision/Inspiration for ALD Chapter 20 50/300
Appreciation for Cultures 20 50/300
Reference Form (1) 10 N/A
Total 100
  • Only students who paid their membership dues to Alpha Lambda Delta prior to February 1, 2025.

  • Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher.

  • The student's study abroad program must take place between May 1, 2025 and May 31, 2026.

Application Procedure

  • Complete the application form, making sure to answer each applicable question completely.

  • Be sure your responses are confined to the space allotted on the application form.

  • Prepare the supplemental materials. Each application must be accompanied by:

    • Complete transcripts (official or unofficial) from each college/university attended;

    • One reference form (to be completed by the person providing the reference). This reference can be from a professor, employer, campus advisor, or ALD advisor. The reference form needs to be submitted via ALD’s application portal by the deadline. The application will ask you for their name, position, and email address, which then generates an email to them with a link to complete.

  • Touch base with your advisor with questions about the local scholarship process. Your application will be reviewed at the chapter level. If your application is selected by your chapter, it will be approved for national consideration.

The application deadline for the Stemler Study Abroad Scholarship applications for the 2024-25 academic year has passed. Decision letters have been sent.

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