Made Possible By: Family, friends, and colleagues of J. Scott Van Der Meid
Description: This scholarship is established in memory of J. Scott Van Der Meid, a long-time supporter of FEA, and beloved husband, son, colleague, and friend. Scott’s experiences studying abroad as a high school student in Germany and as an undergraduate in Japan were formative. Scott was a pioneer in developing advising strategies to support underrepresented students, for example the LGBTQ community and students of diverse ethnic, cultural and faith backgrounds. He influenced positive change in the field of international education, both at Brandeis University where he worked as Associate Dean of Study Abroad, and as a dedicated volunteer to numerous boards, advisory councils, and committees of educational organizations and institutions.
In honor of Scott, his family, friends, and colleagues are establishing this scholarship to continue his legacy of advocating for underrepresented students and increasing diversity in study abroad. This scholarship will be available to deserving U.S. undergraduates attending a study abroad program of any length. All U.S. citizens or permanent residents currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a college or university in the U.S. are eligible to apply.
Gifts in Scott’s memory may be given by check and mailed to:
Fund for Education Abroad
1155 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
Previous Recipients:
- Tagalsir Osama, Summer 2022
- Frank Thong, Summer 2022
- Maria Alcarez Vargas, Spring 2022
- Tania Romero, Fall 2021