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Moose Bruhns Scholarship for Study in the Middle East

January 28, 2026

Moose Bruhns Scholarship for Study in the Middle East

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We're proud to announce applications are open for the Fred C. & E. Maxine Moose Bruhns Scholarship for Study in the Middle East! This award offers Ohio State University undergraduates majoring or minoring in International Studies a unique opportunity to fund their language studies in one of the world's most culturally and historically rich regions. 

Requirements:

Applications are open to current full-time students at Ohio State's Columbus campus who:

  • Are working toward an undergraduate major or minor in international studies
  • Have taken courses in Arabic or Persian or are fluent in either language
  • Will be enrolled at OSU during their study abroad and participating in an OSU-approved program

Scholarship Awards: 

Multiple awards of $2,300-$3,500 are available. The Moose Bruhns Scholarship can be used for programs that will take place during Summer 2026 or during the 2026/2027 academic year. Programs can be located in the Middle East or Northern Africa and need to include language courses in either Arabic or Persian.

How to Apply:

To apply, use your name.# to log in and complete the scholarship application by April 15, 2026. 

For questions regarding the scholarship or eligibility, please contact Emily Zaycosky (zaycosky.2@osu.edu) at the International Studies office.