The Gipson Black Sea Scholarship

The Gipson Black Sea Scholarship is a need-based scholarship awarded by American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) to students from Turkey, Georgia, Romania, and Ukraine. The scholarship is awarded to two students annually who intend to pursue an undergraduate program at the university in any discipline.

Eligibility Criteria/Scholarship Guidelines 

To be eligible, an applicant

- Should provide substantial proof for financial need and demonstrate outstanding academic excellence. 

- Should submit English proficiency results with a minimum score of 80 in IBT, 550 in ITP TOEFL, 6.5 in IELTS, 59 in PTE, or above average results in any other equivalent exam. 

How to apply

- A scholarship application form can be submitted online through https://www.aubg.edu/admissions/how-to-apply-first-year or using CommonApp.

Required Documents:

- Essay (650 words)

- Letter of Recommendation

- Official Transcripts 

- Curriculum Vitae 

- SAT/ACT Scores (Optional)

- Financial Assistance Application (Optional)

Value
This scholarship awards USD 5000 per year

Deadline
FALL SEMESTER: March - For early admission and financial aid, June - For regular admission and financial aid, SPRING SEMESTER: October - for non-EU citizens, November - for EU citizens.

Validity
The scholarship is valid for 4 years of study in AUBG.