This event offers a chance for the Lebanese community an opportunity to network and grow. One of the most important aspects of growth is education. Therefore, we are awarding a scholarship to a Lebanese student in the community to allow him/her to expand on their education. The scholarship opportunity is offered to Lebanese undergraduate students of all Colleges or Universities. Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded one week prior to the Gala.

 

Rules and Regulations

Must be a Lebanese Undergraduate Student currently attending College or University

650-800 Word Essay

Submission of Resume and Official School Transcript

 Deadline: October 30, 2011 at midnight

 

Essay Question:

In the late 1920s, Lebanese poet Gibran Khalil Gibran stated, "Yesterday is but today's memory, tomorrow is today's dream." As a Lebanese American, how has your memory of Lebanon shaped your dream for Lebanon's tomorrow? Please limit your response to 650-800 words.

 

Please e-mail all your submissions to GALAscholarship@umich.edu with "Scholarship Submission" in the subject line.