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ECI is dedicated to helping high school students explore the world and learn more about different cultures and languages.
ECI is offering four scholarships of $500 each to be applied towards the 2012 summer programs. Please download the application forms below for more details on how to apply.
ECI will select a group of finalists based on their preliminary application, essay and teacher recommendation. If you are selected to receive a scholarship, on your return you will be required to submit a one-page report detailing the highlights of your trip.
ECI will announce the winners no later than February 24, 2012. If scholarship recipients are not already enrolled in an ECI program, they will have their choice of program on a space available basis.
Testimonials from past ECI scholarship winners:
I first became aware of ECI 3 years ago when a representative came to visit my school. As soon as I got home that day I told my mom I was going on this trip when I turned 15. Without the financial help of the scholarship I would never have been able to venture off to Spain and have such an amazing time.
I traveled on the Salamanca 2 trip. It was the perfect mix of historical education and fun cultural experiences. Salmanca was one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen! The city is absolutely stunning, gorgeous architecture and beautiful cathedrals everywhere you looked, as well as people from all walks of life. It was a very busy little town with kids from all around the world. I had the opportunity to meet people from Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, China and even Pennsylvania.
Being able to experience the Spanish culture while the World Cup was happening was one of the greatest parts of this trip. We were so lucky to be in Spain during the majority of the games, and have Spain taking the lead! The first game that we watched together as a group was great. It was while we were in Madrid and just getting used to being in a completely different country. We got to watch the game in an outside restaurant area where everyone was cheering and singing. One man would even have people kiss his little Spanish flag every time the team made a goal. “¡campeónes, campeónes, o e o e o e!”
Another highlight of the trip was getting to meet and stay with my host family. They were the kindest people I have ever met. I was given the chance to be apart of their family and do every day things with them, from going to the pool to watching Spain win the World Cup! They changed my life forever and I hope that one day I will be able to go back and visit them or they can come to America.
I want to thank ECI so very much for giving me the chance to have this once in a lifetime experience. I will never forget my trip and all the wonderful memories I made.
- Taylor Brenis
My trip to Lyon was an absolutely amazing experience, and I will always be grateful to ECI for giving me the opportunity to travel. During my trip to Lyon I was able to gain some insight into how people live in other parts of the world, and especially how unique the way of life in France is. ECI’s trip leaders really added to the over experience of the trip. Not only were they friendly, they were also extremely organized and resourceful, which made the experience very smooth and enjoyable.
Staying in Nice for the first three days was the perfect way to start off my trip. It allowed all of the American students to bond, while still getting acclimated to our new environment. In Nice we had a perfect balance of free time, time at the beach and sightseeing activities.
Our two weeks in Lyon with our host families was the most memorable part of the trip. Spending time speaking and being around my host family improved my French in ways that I would not have thought possible. The activities we did in Lyon were so much fun, from acrobranche to Vieux Lyon. The day excursions we went on were another aspect that made my trip so great. Visiting cities such as Annecy gave me a better idea for the landscape and geography of France, as well as how much the geography affects the culture of a specific area.
Although leaving our host families and Lyon was extremely sad, arriving in Paris made up for it. We started our planned activities as soon as we left our luggage at the hotel, and the time went so fast! Paris with ECI were three of the most exciting and exhilarating days of my life.
I learned so much on my trip, not only about the French language, but about the French culture and people, and I cannot think of a way better to spend a summer. I would definitely recommend this trip to anybody who wants to expand their knowledge of France and broaden their view of the world. Thank you ECI for making my summer so special!
- Laurel Handler-Vosen
How to apply for a Scholarship
Please download the application forms below for more details on how to apply.
Application Procedure:
Applicants must submit the ECI scholarship form, the Teacher Recommendation Form, a High School Transcript, and a $35 non-refundable application fee to: ECI, PO Box 2692, Berkeley, CA, 94702.
Applicants must also submit a 500-1000 word typed essay on the subject “Why I Want to Study Abroad this Summer.” If you have any questions, please contact William Wardlaw in the main ECI office at 510.845.2230 or Email William.
Application Forms
1. Scholarship Application Form (PDF, 96kb)
2. Teacher Recommendation Form (PDF, 76kb)
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