Bailey Scholarship

The Bailey Family Memorial Trust was established on October 24, 1982, by J.B. Bailey and his brother Richard E. Bailey (both now deceased) in memory of Ida L. Davis and Lalla D. Bailey, their grandmother and mother, respectively. J.B. Bailey, a Tulsa attorney, was an OSU graduate. Richard E. Bailey was a long-time professor of humanities at OSU and founder of the first study abroad program in OSU's College of Arts and Sciences.

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About the Program

To provide scholarship support for full-time OSU students, regardless of their major field of study, to study the liberal arts at a recognized university outside of the U.S. Since the first awards were made for the 1985-86 academic year, nearly two million dollars has been expended from the trust, allowing over two hundred students to study in 34 different countries.

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Selection Criteria

• The applicant must be a full-time OSU student interested in the study of liberal arts abroad.
• Preference will be given to juniors and seniors.
• Applicants must write an essay about their plans to study abroad.
• A basic familiarity with the appropriate language (based on grades or a foreign language instructor's assessment) is required.
• Students must have an excellent academic record.

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Application Process

• Research study abroad programs with the assistance of the OSU Study Abroad Office (056 Student Union) or complete research independently.
• On-line application will be available beginning November 5, 2024.
• Application deadline on Tuesday, February 21, 2025.

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Application Requirements

• Tentative acceptance at the proposed university.
• Estimated cost of the proposed program.
• Written essay describing the chosen study abroad program, as detailed on the application form.
• Official transcripts for any coursework not included in OSU grade report. Bailey coordinator will access OSU grade reports online.
• Three (3) letters of reference.

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Selection Process

• The Bailey Scholarship Selection Committee, comprised of three (3) OSU faculty members, reviews the completed applications and offers interviews to selected applicants.
• After the interview process is completed, the Committee decides which applicants from the interviewed group will be recommended for funding approval to the Bailey Fund Trustees.
• Students who are recommended for funding must attend a luncheon with Mrs. Bailey and the Trustees to receive final approval.
• After Study Abroad: Each recipient of the Bailey Scholarship is required to submit a written final report at the conclusion of his or her study abroad experience. A mid-term report is also required for full-year study abroad programs. These reports are forwarded directly to the Bailey Family and Trustees.

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Bailey Scholarship Application Guide

Thank you for your interest in the Bailey Family Memorial Scholarship for study abroad. This year we are using the Interfolio online system and have prepared this instructional guide for your reference as you complete and submit your application.

 

Before beginning your application, make sure to read the Description, Qualifications, and Application Instructions before applying. When you are ready to continue, click on “Apply Now” (note: you will need to create an Interfolio account).

 

Application Steps

1. Documents Required (three Confidential Recommendation Letters)
   1. In order to request recommendation letters, you must click “Add File.”
   2. You will then click on the “Request a Recommendation” tab at the top and then click “Request.”
   3. You will need to add your recommenders to your contact list. Start by clicking in the text box underneath “Recommender” and click “Add New.” You can then enter your recommender’s name and email address, then click “Add.” Do this for both of your recommenders.
   4. After adding your recommenders to your contact list, continue scrolling down to “Information for Your Recommender.” The information will automatically fill in the information for the Bailey Scholarship Competition, including Due Date, Website Link and the Message to Your Recommender. You may also add “Supporting Materials,” such as your resume, to help your recommender as they write your letter. You can then click “Send Request.”
   5. You should see a confirmation page stating that your recommendation request has been sent successfully. Your recommender will receive an email at the address you provided with a link to upload their confidential letter. You can then click “Return to My Application.”
2. Personal Information
   1. The system will ask for your Education Information, including Highest Degree Earned (high school/GED), Receiving Institution (the high school you attended) and Date Earned. You may fill out this information or choose “I prefer not to disclose my educational information.
3. Baily Scholarship Application
   1. You will then complete the Bailey Scholarship Application in its entirety. Please complete all required fields and answer all required questions.
   2. You will upload an Essay Response detailing:
      1. Your reasons for studying the liberal arts abroad.
      2. Anticipated educational rewards of studying abroad.
      3. Long-range career goals.
      4. How your plans for studying abroad relate to the above issues.
   3. You will upload a Resume detailing your accomplishments, volunteer/professional experience, awards, etc., to date.
   4. You will upload a list of the Liberal Arts courses you intend to enroll in while abroad.
4. EEO-1/Affirmative Action Voluntary Self-Identification Form 2018-2019
   1. This form may be disregarded by selecting “I prefer not to disclose” for each of the questions.
5. Review
   1. This page allows you to see your progress on your application. Once your application is complete, you may then select “Submit Delivery” to submit your application to the committee.

A note about managing your recommendation letters

At any time, you may choose to resend requests to your recommenders as reminders. If a recommender is unable to submit a letter for you, you may always update your contact list by removing an existing recommender and adding a new recommender as needed.