Robert J. Kestelik Scholarship Application

The Robert J. Kestelik Scholarship is an award for SILC majors who demonstrates leadership or significant involvement in LGBTQ+ issues or groups.

Minimum criteria: Students must be enrolled at Arizona State University full-time with a declared major in Chinese, French, German, International Letters and Cultures (Classics and non-Classics), Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish or Arabic Studies. 

To apply: Complete the application form in its entirety, submit a personal statement explaining your involvement in LGBTQ+ issues or groups, and a faculty recommendation letter. 

Deadline for submissions: Feb. 23, 2024

When would you prefer to use/receive the funds?
One file only.
100 MB limit.
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A personal statement explaining the student’s involvement in LGBT issues or groups (at least 250 words).
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Recommendation letter
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By signing this application, I certify that the information contained herein is true and accurate. Further, I give the selection committee permission to verify my academic record. I also understand that accepting this scholarship may affect my financial aid package.