Andrea Scott International Graduate Scholarship

This annual $5,000 award is given in honor of the late Andrea Scott, a dedicated international education colleague, and Senior Product Champion at IELTS USA. Andrea was an innovative higher education professional serving for many years as the Director of Admissions at the Graduate School at the University of Minnesota. Outside of her work, Andrea was active in her community, dedicating her time to bringing together those impacted by the justice system for artistic collaboration, mutual learning, and growth through the Prison Creative Arts Project.

We invite you to share this scholarship announcement with Fall 2022 graduate students who share Andrea’s inspiring commitment to international education, her passion for globalization, creative arts, and equal rights initiatives.

Eligible applicants:

• Applicants must have a valid IELTS Academic score within the last 2 years (by the time of application deadline)
• Applicants must be admitted to an accredited U.S. college or university for a Fall 2022 start term.
• Applicants must be admitted and enroll in a Masters or PhD program
• Applicants must qualify as an international student (hold at least one passport from a country other than the U.S.) ​​​​​​
• Applicants must be studying one of the following areas of interest:
  • Social justice,
  • Criminal justice reform,
  • Women’s rights/Women’s studies
  • Creative arts
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Educational access and equity,
  • International Studies or International policy
  • Higher Education Leadership