Want to find out how to prepare a successful scholarship application to U.S. universities?
Join us for a webinar with Dr. Phillip Bailey, the Associate Vice President for Global Learning and Engagement at the University of Central Arkansas. A tenured, full professor of French, the author of Proust's Self-Reader: The Pursuit of Literature as Privileged Communication who has published numerous articles on foreign language anxiety and teaching empathy through literature. Since May 2017 Dr. Phillip Bailey has served as UCA’s Senior International Officer. He holds a BA degree in French and Humanities from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota and an MA (1987) and Ph.D. (1993) in French from the University of Virginia.
What to expect?
types of scholarships international students can apply for
how to choose a person to write a letter of recommendation
application requirements reviewing
tips on writing a good essay including how to select a topic if a prompt is rather broad
principles of good writing: concision, word choice, use of good examples
interactive session: write a striking opening sentence for your essay and receive immediate feedback from the speaker
overview of the University of Central Arkansas and its opportunities
You will also have the chance to ask your own questions during the Q&A session.
The presentation will be conducted in English.
To join the presentation online, please register in advance.
After registration you will receive a link to stream on YouTube.
We'll be also streaming this event to America House Kyiv, America House Lviv and America House OdesaFacebook pages.