John S. Linakis Scholarship

Fall/Spring Semester: $5,000

This scholarship will be awarded each semester to an AIFS Abroad student with limited financial resources who also demonstrates an interest in and a commitment to social justice.

Mr. Linakis had a great appreciation for travel because he felt it broadened awareness of cultural and economic differences. He cared deeply for people of all walks of life and dreamed of a world where those differences didn’t limit opportunity. Mr. Linakis began his 30-year career at AIFS working in the study abroad division. He later became the head of the AIFS flights department as well as the Senior Vice President of AIFS.

Eligibility: AIFS Abroad student with limited financial resources who also demonstrates an interest in and commitment to social justice.

Deadline: Completed scholarship and program applications must be postmarked or sent via email by the following deadline:
Fall Semester: April 15
Spring Semester: October 1

*Applicable to study abroad programs.