Leaves of Absence

Once you have entered college, it is assumed that you will attend each semester, except summers, until you complete your degree.  If a Scholar is absent from school for a school-approved activity such as a work study program, study abroad, or internship program that does not last longer than one year, the scholarship will be available for the full remaining term, not counting the time off against the scholarship, when the student returns to school.   If a student takes time off (other than summers) for personal reasons, the scholarship is terminated and the Foundation cannot guarantee that the scholarship will be available if and when the student returns to school.

If you find that some extraordinary circumstance makes it necessary for you to leave college for a period of time, you may request a leave of absence from the Terry Foundation.  You should make your request in writing to Beth Freeman (beth.freeman@terryfoundation.org).  If your request for a leave of absence is granted, you will be able to resume receiving your Terry Scholar award when you return to your studies.